Music – Barbara Frank

November 16, 2011

 Dear JI Parents,

 The winter season is soon officially here, and that means a Christmas program is just around the corner.  You might even be hearing at home mini-concerts by some of the youngsters as they learn a new verse or melody to a song for church, for a holiday, or for the performance. I hope you enjoy the sneak preview.

Attached to my web page will be the songs texts your children will be performing for the program. If a child will spend 10 minutes each day reviewing those song texts, their performance confidence is sure to grow.  By reducing the handouts for home, we will also save a tree.  Your support will be appreciated

 I hope this list of information about the program will answer some of the questions you might have.

  • The programs are Thursday, December 15, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.!
  • Children are expected to be at both performances.
  • Dress for the programs is ‘Sunday Best’. This might mean that children will need to bring those clothes to school for the program and change into them after lunch.
  • The JI Children’s Choir will also perform at this event. Their dress for this event is ‘Sunday Best’ as well.
  • For the evening program, students are to be in their classrooms no later than 6:40 p.m. dressed for the program.
  • Kindergarten and 2nd grade parents with questions about the Toyland music costumes are welcome to visit with me at conferences this week and next.
  • The Christmas Program presentation will include three sections in this order:
  1. A secular Christmas section of songs by all grades
  2. The JI Band selections and soloists
  3. The Christmas Story told in narration and song by all grades

 I am excited about the program and am so pleased with the careful preparation your children’s classes.  

 Footnote:  The JI choir will also be singing for the 4:00 p.m. Mass on Christmas Eve. As of this date, sixteen choir members have made the commitment to sing.  I will send home a more detailed note after Thanksgiving.

Thank you for all you do for your children.  I truly am blessed to be part of the staff atJohnIrelandSchool.

 Sincerely,

 Barbara Murphy Frank

John Ireland Elementary Music Specialist

 

 

 

 

 

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