Instrumental Intensity

First, we start with our Middle School Students. In small groups, they are learning to master Jingle Bells on the ukulele, while singing. This is one small group's progress:

The Pre-K 4s will join the Middle School on the holiday concert, singing "Jingle Bells". They are still enjoying dancing at the end of each class as well as working hard on their concert songs.

The Pre-K 3s will join the Pre-K 4s and the Middle School students, playing maracas and castanets during "Feliz Navidad."

The Kindergarten & Grade 1 class is learning an instrumental part on drums, tambourine and triangle to play while the Grade 1 & 2 and 3 & 4 classes are singing "Pat-a-Pan."

The Grade 1 & 2 class is working on xylophones, learning "Up on the Housetop," which they will play with the PreK 3 & 4-year-olds.

 The Kindergarten through Grade 2s combined are still working hard on their vocal pieces.

And when the Grade 3 & 4 class isn't singing or playing their recorders, they find a little time for group dancing.

Sadly, it was our last day of drama club on Tuesday. But the good news: all these students will participate in the musical, which will start rehearsing in a couple weeks!

Finally, in library, the students all wrote at least one gratitude leaf, often designed with beautiful pictures and writing. There are so many things our students are thankful for--they often wrote more than one! Students have been coming in voluntarily during recess to add to the tree.

Remember, you can find practice videos for the Holiday Concert and MP3s & lyrics here:

Holiday Concert Practice Videos

Holiday Concert Practice MP3s & Lyrics

Annie, Jr. auditions are coming up in just over one week. This is for all middle school students and the Grade 3/4 students that were in drama club. Students will sign-up for after school audition times for November 24 or 25. The links below contain practice videos and the audition packet for further information. They must fill out and return the last page (front & back) of the packet either at their audition or before.

Annie, Jr. MP3s & Audition Packet

Annie Audition Songs (YouTube Playlist)

Stay tuned for more from our PRIS Students and don't forget to check out the library and music YouTube page (and subscribe)!

PRIS Music & Library YouTube Page

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