The New Year 2014 (Second Half)

It's a new year! I want to start by saying how thankful I am to have such hard working students. I was looking at the 937 pictures that were archived on my camera and remembering many good times from the last few years. Again, I have wonderfully motivated students and I have enjoyed the good time with you.

If I could pass on a piece of advice as I am gearing up for the second half of the school year, I would give you the quote:

A creative man is motivated by the desire to achieve, not by the desire to beat others.

Ayn Rand 

Good luck to all as we continue on the road to LGPE (Festival).  

African Music

Concept:
Discuss world music and world events.
Standards:
MMSIC.9 - Understanding music in relation to history and culture
a. Identify and describe historical and cultural characteristics of a varied repertoire including world music.
d. Discuss how music relates to personal development and enjoyment of life.
e. Discuss the relationship between music, world events, history, and culture.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1KZbMprW8U
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jXxnr-FzQU&feature=related

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nkosi_Sikelel%27_iAfrika


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXKur2FAN7g
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_AdfRYMWSI&feature=related (at soccer match)

Veteran's Day Concert

Since I have never done a Veteran's Day concert, or any fund-raising concert before, I would love feedback on how you thought the concert on November 11th went. Please be kind. If you have a negative, please make sure you also have a positive.

Also, check out: http://deanchorus.edu.glogster.com/Veteran's Day Concert/