Thank you Jr. Choir!

Thank you Gr. 2 and Gr. 3 students for sharing your gifts of music with me in choir and for putting on such an amazing performance. I really enjoyed working with you over the lunch hour and I look forward to more fun in 2019!

Warm regards,
Mrs. Martin

Some pictures of our Dress rehearsal:

Thanks to Hugh Bectold and Andrea Iervella for the lovely backdrop.

Thanks to Mrs. Terpstra, Peighton, Natasha and Kaleb for decorating the gym.

Our amazing 2018 Jr. Choir!

Choir readers: Emma, Sarah, Lachlan and Xander

Choir readers and instrumentalists: Elizabeth, Brad, Sam, Brianna, Dylan and Kachi.

Choir words

Choir students may practice our songs at home. We are singing 4 songs to begin Carol-fest on December 18th at 2:15pm.

Choir Lyrics

Celebrations Around the World *CHORUS: Cel-e-bra-tions a-round the world (z) Come---join us and celebrate (cl-cl-cl) Cel-e-bra-tions a-round the world (Z) COME ON and cel-e-brate now                                                  (Pat-sn—cl-cl) 1. Ma-ny hol-i-days in many lands Come along—with me and take my hand. Ev’ry fam’ly with a sto-ry to tell, Sing Noel, No----el! *CHORUS 2. Come and join—us as we move a-long Learn-ing cus-toms as we sing a song. New tra-di-tions we can cel-e-brate. We can hard-ly wai--------t *CHORUS CODA or Fancy Ending: COME ON AND CEL-E-BRATE-- NOW----

Come, Holy Savior (tune of Land of the Silver Birch)          (1)   Shine--, advent, candle shine        (2)   Ligh--t up the dark-ness ( All)  Shining-- for all to see                 soon HE—will come-----     Jesus--, the Prince of peace,                Sa-vior---and ti-ny King.       (1)Come, Holy Savior,       (2) Come Holy Savior,       (All) Come holy Savior, Come-------. (1)   Come--- down, Em-man-u-el, (2)   Lor---d of all na—tions, (All) Come, ho—ly Son of God,          Bring us---sal-va---tion. Jesus--, the Prince of peace,            Sa-vior---and ti-ny King.     (1)Come, Holy Savior,     (2) Come Holy Savior,    (All) Come holy Savior, Come-------. CODA: Sav-------ior----------, come----

A traditional South African Carol, in Zulu SOCAN 1990 As recorded on "The Christmas Gift" https://youtu.be/jjH4LR8vO6I 1st time – echo Gr. 3 girls 2nd time – sing in unison (with them) Zulu words:                    Meaning: u ya ngin tan da            I am loved u nkulu u nkulu             by the Almighty u ya ngin tan da          who loves me um sin--- di--si            the healing is nya peenda geetee        I say again (phonetic spelling) on gi tan da yo             that I am loved on gi tan da yo              and I love u nkulu u nkulu             the Almighty

African Noel Drum intro  (pp) Sing No-el, Sing no-el, No-el, No-el---- (mp) Sing No-el, Sing no-el, No-el, No-el---- (mf)  Sing No-el, Sing no-el, No-el, No-el----  (f)   Sing No-el, Sing no-el, No-el, No-el----  (mf) SING WE ALL NO-EL!          SING WE ALL NO-EL! (f)     SING WE ALL NO-EL!          SING WE ALL NO-EL! (f) Sing No-el, Sing no-el, No-el, No-el---- (mf) Sing No-el, Sing no-el, No-el, No-el---- (mp) Sing No-el, Sing no-el, No-el, No-el---- (pp) Sing No-el, Sing no-el, No-el, No-el---- Drum to finish

Another Wonderful Rehearsal!

On Wednesday, November 7th our Junior Choir met for their second practice. I am so impressed with how quickly the students are learning and responding to our warm-up exercises and simple songs. Please ask him/her about the song "Sit up Straighter"; I'm sure they can sing it for you.

Even though it's still Fall, we got in the mood for Carol-fest and learned a few songs about Christmas: Celebrations Around the World and Come, Holy Savior, Come. Thanks to choir parents for helping to write out choir words on chart paper.

Please keep "tuning in" to our Junior Choir Blog!

Mrs Martin

Note: If possible, please avoid giving your child money to buy concession items on Day 6 so that they can arrive on time. Also, please continue to remind your child of their Day 6 commitment to choir. If they miss a rehearsal, it is much harder to get caught up as actions are taught and new lyrics are learned weekly. Last, if you know your child is going to be away or is ill, please email me at: maryellen.martin@cssd.ab.ca

First Choir Practice for Grades 2 and 3

Dear Choir Parents,

Our first choir practice will be on Friday, October 26th (Day 6) at 12:30 p.m. After lunch dismissal, students are to drop off their lunch kits at their classroom and then walk back to the music room where I, along with Mrs. Clarkson, will be eagerly awaiting their arrival! 

Note: If possible, please avoid having your child buy snacks at the concession on Day 6 as our time is limited. 

Musically Yours,
Mrs. Martin
Junior Choir Director
K to Gr. 3 Music Teacher  

Jr. Choir Form for 2018

Dear Choir Parents,                                                                                                        

The St. Brigid Junior Choir will begin on Friday, October 26th for all students who love to sing in grades 2 and 3.

Choir requires dedication, a responsible attitude as well as a great deal of energy and enthusiasm. Practices will be held every Day 6 @ 12:30 pm and I’d like to suggest that students refrain from buying anything from the canteen on this day.

Please look over the expectations below with your child and if you feel that he/she can accept these responsibilities, please sign the form below and return to Mrs. Martin by October 22nd, 2018.

CHOIR MEMBER RESPONSIBILITES  ♫

1.      I will attend all practices. If I am away, my parents will email Mrs. Martin to excuse my absence (maryellen.martin@cssd.ab.ca)

2.  I will memorize the music assigned to me to learn.

*Last, if any parent can volunteer in areas listed next, please indicate on the form below:

- bake or send in snacks                                              - play the piano for choir practices
- copy words on to chart paper                                   - help build or paint the set/stage 

      

Also, please check our choir blog for updates at: http://BrigidJuniorchoir.blogspot.ca  

Sincerely,

Mrs. Martin (Music Teacher/Choir Director) ♫

-----Please return bottom portion only to Mrs. Martin by October 22nd, 2018-----

Child’s name: ___________________________________ Class: _________

We understand the responsibilities of a St. Brigid Junior Choir member.

Parent’s Signature: ________________________________

Email (please print neatly) ____________________________________________________

Phone number (optional) _________________________

□ I will be able to volunteer for the choir by __________________________________________

*see the list of options above

                        

Concert - February 2nd

Just a reminder that we do have our dress rehearsal in the afternoon at 2:30p.m. If your child has a scarf, they are to bring it to school and wear it over their clothes for our choir performance. They will take it off for our mini-musical. Also, grandparents are welcome to attend the dress rehearsal. 

Thursday evening performance:

Doors open at 6 pm. Students must be at school by 6:15.

At 6:15 choir students will go to the music room (Non-choir students will go to their homeroom).

The show will begin promptly at 6:30.

Please have students wear indoor shoes for the concert and not big winter boots.

We are really looking forward to performing our songs for an audience. Hope you are ready for “The Big Chill”. 

Mary Ellen Martin

Music Specialist

St. Brigid School

"Tell me, I forget. Show me, I remember.

Involve me, I understand."  - Carl Orff

Final Choir Practice

Dear Choir Parents,

Our final choir practice over the lunch hour is on Thursday, January 26th at 12:30. Hopefully, signs of winter will still be visible for our concert!

It's also crazy hat and sock day which should make for a very colorful choir!

Just a reminder that if you can send in a photo of your child participating in a snow activity of some kind, it would be helpful in putting together a PPT during our short intermission. Photos should be sent in by Friday, January 27th.

Thank you for reminding your child of their choir commitment on Thursday.
Warm regards,
Mrs. Martin