Week of November 26

This week we will be focusing on traditional Christmas music throughout the centuries- from early English carols to classics from the 20th century. We will be reviewing what we have learned about music history and most famous composers from around the world, as well as history of music notation starting in the middle ages. Students are progressing nicely with recorders and basic piano skills, and we will incorporate holiday music in our repertoire of instrumentals as well.
Wishing you a fruitful and musical week,
Ms. Alma Micic
LESSON PLAN- NOV 26-DEC 1

Week of November 19

 Happy Thanksgiving! Lesson plan Nov 20-22
 We will be celebrating in a musical ways all through the week, starting with the second and third grade concert on November 20 and continuing with the music presentations of pre-K classes on Tuesday, November 21. We are also already preparing for the Lessons and Carols in December and are very excited about our song selections. Have a wonderful holiday and give thanks!
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Week of November 12

This week we are actively preparing music for the Thanksgiving presentation (on Nov 21, PreK classes 1,2,3,4,5 and on Nov 20th 9am grades 2 and 3) as well as finalizing song selections for our Lessons and Carols service in December. Students in the upper grades are learning about famous classical composers from around the world and all students in grades 1-8 are learning the basics of music notation.
Prek-3rd grade students are learning about musical instruments and using percussion instruments
 ( shakers, tambourines and rhythm sticks) as well as the wonders of the acoustic and electric pianos.
Have a wonderful week and please view the lesson plan here:WEEK OF NOV 12

Week of November 5th

Please view the lesson plan here: week of Nov5th
This week we continue with preparations for our Thanksgiving Music Presentations which will feature grades PreK 1,2,3,4,5 K1 and K2 as well as Grade 2 and 3.
We will also continue using recorders and learning piano basics in Grades 4-8  as well as reviewing what we have learned about classical composers from around the world and practicing music notation skills. Have a wonderful week everyone!
Musically yours,
Ms. Alma Micic

Week of October 29

Have a safe and happy Haloween! We’ve been singing lots of spooky songs and playing spooky sound games with Prek1-5 as well as K and 1 grades. We continue to prepare for the All Saints mass this Wednesday, when the choir will sing songs dedicated to saints such as For All the Saints and Sing With All the Saints In Glory.
In addition to recorders and music notation knowledge, we will be expanding the music vocabulary as well with various vocabulary words that are musical in nature- most of them are in Italian as that was deemed language of music back in 16th century and where music notation was invented in the 12th century.
We are also working hard to prepare music for our next presentation in November which of course is dedicated to Thanksgiving- lots of songs about being thankful and happy for what we have- God, family, our country.
Please view the lesson plan for this week: WEEK OF OCTOBER 29

Week of October 22

Dear Students, Parents and Faculty- a big THANK YOU to all those who came to our Hurricane and Earthequake Relief Concert, and fundraiser for Puerto Rico and Mexico. We also had an opportunity not only to hear great music by Bobby Sanabria and his Quartet, but to learn about the roots of many styles of Latin beats popular today.
This week we will be learning about various rhythms from around the world and will be using percussion instruments such as tambourines, shakers and rhythm sticks to re-create those world beats.
Please view the lesson here:LESSON PLAN WEEK OF 10/22

Week of October 15

Please view the lesson plan HERE- OCT 15-20
This week we are gearing up for the big fundraising concert on Thursday, 10/19. A major star on the International and Latin Jazz scene, Grammy nominted drummer and band leader Bobby Sanabria is bringing his Quartet Ache to OLQM! This is a phenomenal opportunity for your child to learn about helping others in their hour of need- fundraising and participating in a benefit for Puerto Rico and Mexico as well as a chance to hear a wolrd-renowned artist live in the school auditorium.
All proceeds from the tickets will be donated to charities helping those affected by the hurricane and earthquake. Tickets can be purchased in the school office during regular school hours.
To learn more about Bobby Sanabria please click HERE- BOBBY SANABRIA WEBSITE
Thank you in advance for supporting this very special event!
Ms. Alma Micic