March is always a busy time of year for students. They are faced with extended homework assignments and a full agenda of school activities. Parental support and encouragement are crucial at this time of year.
When students become overloaded to the point of experiencing stress and pressure, they feel the need to lighten their load. Unfortunately, students and parents often misinterpret the study of music as an "educational extra" and in an attempt to alleviate the student's time dilemma, set music aside. It is at best, a short-term solution.
It is important to maintain music studies for two reasons: 1) the personal skills required to handle the challenges of life are actively practiced in music, and 2) the interdisciplinary skills learned in music are identical to those required for success in life. These skills include working in teams, communication, self-esteem, creative thinking, imagination and invention.
Therefore, the solution to the problem is - more music!
Former Chairman and CEO of Apple Computer Inc., John Sculley, commented, "As a chief executive of a techology company that thrives on creativity, I want to work with people whose imaginations have been unleashed and who tackle problems as challenges rather than seeing them as obstacles. An education enriched by the creative arts should be considered essential for everyone."
Every parents wants his/her child to enjoy a life filled with happiness and prosperity. For all these reasons and more, we want to make certain your child is well prepared for the opportunities of tomorrow. We strongly encourage the continuation of your child's music studies. Should the notion of "quitting music" arise in a conversation, contact me immediately. You can count on my support in explaining the unique advantages of having a lifelong relationship with music.
Your support is a cornerstone in the foundation of our music program at Fountain Woods School.
Monday, March 24, 2014
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
Revised Rehearsal Schedule
Due to the snow day on Monday, March 3rd we have had to revise our early morning rehearsal schedule. The new schedule is as follows:
Beginning Orchestra Advanced Orchestra Vocal Chords
(DAY 1) (DAY 3) (DAY 5)
Tues., Mar. 11 Wed., Mar. 5 Fri., Mar. 7
Wed., Mar 19 Thurs., Mar. 13 Mon., Mar. 17
Thurs., Mar. 27 Fri., Mar. 21 Tues., Mar. 25
Fri., Apr. 4 Mon., Mar. 31 Wed., Apr. 2
Mon., Apr. 24 Tues., Apr. 8 Thurs., Apr. 10
Fri., May 2 Wed., Apr. 16 Tues., Apr. 22
Tues., May 20 Mon., Apr. 28 Wed., Apr. 30
Thurs., May 29 Wed., May 14 Fri., May 16
Thurs., May 22
Beginning Orchestra Advanced Orchestra Vocal Chords
(DAY 1) (DAY 3) (DAY 5)
Tues., Mar. 11 Wed., Mar. 5 Fri., Mar. 7
Wed., Mar 19 Thurs., Mar. 13 Mon., Mar. 17
Thurs., Mar. 27 Fri., Mar. 21 Tues., Mar. 25
Fri., Apr. 4 Mon., Mar. 31 Wed., Apr. 2
Mon., Apr. 24 Tues., Apr. 8 Thurs., Apr. 10
Fri., May 2 Wed., Apr. 16 Tues., Apr. 22
Tues., May 20 Mon., Apr. 28 Wed., Apr. 30
Thurs., May 29 Wed., May 14 Fri., May 16
Thurs., May 22
Concerts (at the PAC)
Spring Chorus (for Vocal Chords): Tues. May 20th @ 6:30pm
(singers report to HS cafeteria @ 5:45pm)
FiddleFest (w/ MS & HS):
Thu., May 29th @ 6:30pm
(musicians report to HS cafeteria @ 5:45pm)
Spring Band (w/ MS): Wed.,
June 4th @ 6:30pm
(musicians report to HS cafeteria @ 5:45pm)
Monday, March 3, 2014
Early Morning Rehearsal Schedule Update
Dear Parents of Orchestra and Vocal Chords students,
Due to the school closing today, our early morning rehearsal schedule is no longer valid and will need to be updated. Please discard the current copy you have. You will receive a new one once we get back to school. For this week, rehearsals will be as follows:
Beginning Orchestra: No rehearsal is scheduled for this week.
Advanced Orchestra: Rehearsal will take place on WEDNESDAY instead of Tuesday.
Vocal Chords: Rehearsal will take place on FRIDAY instead of Thursday.
Please contact me with any questions or concerns.
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