The Music Room

The Countdown Has Begun!

2011-03-31T16:34:00.001-07:00

Welcome to 4th Quarter! As we start looking ahead to the end of the year, I want to encourage the students to keep practicing those instruments as we prepare for the spring concert in May. It's also a good time to refocus our energies into working together as a group so we can perform our best. In addition to our spring concert in May, the band and choir have been invited to provide the worship service at the Kennewick church on April 30. This performance will primarily contain music we performed on our tour. While only one local church performance is required per semester, students who participate in extra church performances will receive extra credit. Remember to take in a community concert for this semester if you have not yet done so. (Students in both band and choir will need one for each.) For those who don't want to look too far, the UCA Band/Choraliers will be presenting an assembly at the school on April 8. You won't want to miss it!

Band/Choir Tour

2011-03-02T15:54:00.000-08:00

The band and choir are scheduled to leave on tour to the Yakima valley on Friday, March 3 at 9 a.m. Final arrangements have been made for transportation and all the details are in place! I'm looking forward to a fun-filled weekend. Please pray for the students that God will use us to be a blessing to those we share our music with.

Mid-Year Concert

2011-03-02T15:52:00.000-08:00

Thank you for your support of our mid-year movie concert! It was a fun evening, the students performed well, and the popcorn was a big hit! Thanks for spending the evening with us! Thanks also to those who willingly furnished the delicious goodies!

Fall Concert

2010-11-19T15:18:00.000-08:00

The Fall Concert was a great success -- what a fun evening! Thank you, students, for your hard work and determination to do well. Thank you, parents, for encouraging your student to learn their individual parts. Played or sung separately, each part doesn't seem so significant, but when all parts are played/sung together, what beautiful music they make!

Thank you also for the delicious goodies that we enjoyed at the conclusion of the program! Have a great vacation and Happy Thanksgiving!

Choir Clinic

2010-09-29T16:29:00.000-07:00

The list of music has just arrived for choir clinic which will be held on the campus of Upper Columbia Academy in January. Now is a good time to start thinking about whether or not you would like to attend. Remember that you have to qualify to participate!

Welcome to the Music Room!

2010-09-29T15:59:00.000-07:00

It's hard to believe that we are already five weeks into the first quarter! This not only means that we are half way done with this first quarter, but that we are getting close to our first performance at the Richland SDA Church on Sabbath, October 23. Advanced Band and Choir have been working on songs for this all-school church service. Please encourage your student to continue practicing so that we will be well prepared. Please also be praying that God will use our talents to be a blessing to others.

The Countdown Begins!

2010-04-14T16:56:00.000-07:00

We are finishing our third week of the final quarter of this school year. Our focus is on preparing for our spring programs to be held the latter part of May. Please keep encouraging your student to practice so that we will be well prepared for our performances! As a reminder, practice sheets are due weekly (90 minutes). Also, please keep in mind that each student needs to attend a community concert for second semester. If you have not already taken in a concert, this is a good time to start looking for one. If you know of any concerts coming up, I would be happy to post the information.

Advanced Band Practice Options
Advanced Band students have been given an option for the practice portion of their grade for this final quarter of the year. They can choose to 1) turn in a practice sheet as in previous quarters, or 2) complete a skills test of the required music. For those opting to take the skills test, practice is still necessary to successfully complete the test. There will be three skills tests given throughout the quarter.

Happy Spring!

"A Glimpse of Spring" Dessert Fundraiser

2010-03-01T09:08:00.000-08:00

Thank you for your support of our fundraising program! It was a wonderful evening with great music and wonderful desserts! Thank you, students, for your great performance, and a special thanks to the parents that provided desserts for our enjoyment!

We have just a few more weeks till the end of third quarter. Please keep encouraging your students to get those practice sheets filled out and turned in ON TIME so that they can receive credit for their practice. Also remember that each student is required to attend one community concert per semester (not a concert they are participating in) and to turn in a program from the concert to receive credit. If you need help in finding a qualifying concert, you will find suggestions listed under "Community Concerts".

Changes to Band Practice Requirements!

2010-01-21T17:14:00.000-08:00

The required practice minimum has been increased to 90 minutes per week. These minutes need to be completed in increments of at least 15 minutes or more.

Students will receive credit for the actual minutes practiced, not to exceed 90 minutes per week. Minutes exceeding the requirement are for the student's personal talent development!

Practice sheets that are turned in after the due date will not be accepted for credit. Thank you for encouraging your student to be punctual!

I believe that the added weekly minutes to our practice will allow us to master music that we otherwise would not be able to perform and am excited to see what possibilities await us!

7-10 Band Clinic

2010-01-06T16:26:00.000-08:00

Band Clinic will be held February 18-20 on the campus of Upper Columbia Academy. The following criteria will be used to determine eligibility to participate:
1. The student must exhibit a cooperative attitude and participate during class time.
2. Practice must be kept current.
3. Student will audition, demonstrating ability to play the required music.
4. Other class assignments must be current with minimum passing grades and an overall C average as per school policy.

We will travel to UCA Thursday morning, and spend the afternoon and Friday doing rehearsals. The final concert will be held on Sabbath at 4 p.m., after which parents may take their student home.

Happy New Year!

2010-01-06T16:14:00.000-08:00

Welcome back! I trust that your vacation was fun and restful!

As we count down to the end of second quarter, which ends on January 15, please make sure that you have turned in all your practice sheets, as well as any concert programs that you have attended for first semester!

Pre-K thru Grade 6 Christmas Program

2009-12-04T14:28:00.000-08:00

Thank you for encouraging your child to practice and do his/her best. I am very proud of the students for their performance at the Fall Concert!

Please continue to encourage practice as we prepare for the school Christmas program on December 17 at 6:30 p.m. The Beginning Band and Elementary choir will each be performing a few numbers in addition to the cantata.

A few reminders as we near the end of the first semester on January 15:
1) Practice sheets are due each Monday;
2) Each student is required to attend one community performance/semester.

On December 18 and 19 the 7-10 Choir and Silvertones will be singing in two Christmas programs. These programs are good options for your community concert! See the listing under "Upcoming Performances" for specific details.

Happy Holidays!

Christmas Programs, December 18 & 19

2009-11-10T21:15:00.000-08:00

We had a great Fall Concert!! Thank you so much for your hard work!!!!

The Choir and Silvertones have been invited to sing for two Christmas programs the third weekend of December.

Friday evening, December 18 at 7 p.m. we will be singing for the Riverview Church Christmas Vespers. Please be at the church at 6:30 p.m. in concert dress.

On Sabbath, December 19 we will be singing for the Kennewick Church Christmas program that starts at 10 a.m. Please be at the church by 9:30 a.m. ready to perform, as we are first on the program. (They will be serving a brunch -- if you would like to eat, please come early!)

Please remember that each student is required to attend one community concert per semester/per music credit. Students in both band and choir will need two community concerts per semester. As a reminder, first semester will end on January 15.

Please see the postings for upcoming community concerts if you need suggestions.

2009-08-25T09:58:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the TCJA Music Department!

I am excited for the musical opportunities that await us this school year! My objective for music education is to increase the student's understanding of and appreciation for music by studying various styles of music, both choral and instrumental, in differing levels of skill. Thank you for encouraging your student to make the most of this learning opportunity!