Last Day of School

HAPPY LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!

I hope all my kiddos have a relaxing and safe summer break and know that I will miss you terribly next year!! My husband, Benton, and I are moving to NE Kansas to be closer to family and I am lucky enough to be staying home with B next year. Thanks to the Marshall staff and folks of Eureka for making me feel like family since the beginning.

Keep loving and making music!

 

Baby Benton!

 I am ecstatic to announce that Benton Gabriel Aadalen made his appearance on March 21st, 2016 at 6:04 PM weighing in at 7 lbs 8 oz and measuring 19 inches long!! As promised, I will bring Mister B by the school near the end of the year to meet everyone :)

February's Composer of the Month

 This month's composer is Johann Pachelbel! He was born over 363 years ago and his music is still played today! He is most well known for his wedding processional-Canon in D, but he has many other beautiful works that we explored as well. Ask your child about his life and be amazed at what they learned :)
Canon in D

Toccata in E Minor

Singet dem Herrn

 Bonus funny video
 

January's Composer of the Month

In January, 3rd-6th grade learned about a wonderful composer, Fanny Mendelssohn! We learned that growing up in the 1800's while being a woman, presented Fanny with countless obstacles she had to overcome in order to be a successful musical composer and performer. The kids enjoyed hearing stories about her being a child prodigy and even an awkward moment with the Queen!
Swan Song/Swanenlied

The Year/Das Jahr-October

Italien/Italy

 

Kitty Cat Capers

What a purrrfect program 2nd grade purrrformed! The kitties sang, danced, and meowed their way into the hearts of the audience with the hopes that they would be "adopted" and taken home at the end with their parents. Look how CATastrophically cute they looked in Kitty Cat Capers:

Making the Band!

5th Grade put on a spectacular show, Making the Band! The show captured the musical magic that can happen when the young (gamers) and old (mechanics) team up to create a garage band. The kids absolutely loved learning classic rock songs and you can tell easily by looking at their faces!

 

Gershwin's Magic Key

January 26th, the 6th grade attended a music field trip, "Gershwin's Magic Key." The production was presented by the Wichita Symphony and told the story of a chance meeting on the streets of NYC between a poor newspaper boy and the great American composer, George Gershwin.  The orchestra magically wove Gershwin's hits into a drama as the master composer shared stories about his life and musical passion. They explored the vast melting pot of American music and discovered the key to unlocking the boy's own musical potential.  Special thanks to Babson Foundation for funding this wonderful experience!
 
 

Upcoming 2nd Grade Program

Upcoming 5th Grade Program

Upcoming 6th Grade Field Trip

Holiday Snowtime!

Pre-kindergarten sang, danced, and played their little hearts out at their Christmas program-Holiday Snowtime! Audience members enjoyed watching them perform He'll Be Comin' Down the Chimney, 1 Little 2 Little 3 Little Snowflakes, Ring the Bells, Christmas Turkey Dance, O Little Town of Bethlehem, and some chants/fingerplays. Check out our festive singers!

Glad Tidings We Bring!

Kindergarten joyfully sang, danced, and played instruments at their music program, Glad Tidings We Bring! Audience members heard a collection of traditional carols and a few new ones. What a wonderful way to spread holiday spirit by listening to a choir of happy children's voices :)

 

Jingle All the Way!

 
1st Grade did a great job performing their Christmas program, Jingle All the Way! Both students and audience alike worked hard to return Santa's jingle to his heart! Check out some photos of our cute elves, reindeer, toys, children, Santa, and Mrs. Claus:

Upcoming 4th Grade Field Trip

Upcoming Pre-K Program

November's Composer of the Month

 This month's composer is Nathaniel Stookey! He is famous for doing things a little differently-whether that be writing music for a humorous murder-mystery with famous children's author Lemony Snicket, making an orchestra completely out of junk from a dump, or being inspired to compose by a vintage arcade-he does it all!
The Composer is Dead

Junkestra: Mvt. 3

String Quartet #2: I. Chaser

Upcoming Kdg. Program

School Daze!

4th Grade had a blast showing off the highs and lows of a regular school day in their funny program, School Daze 2.0. Audience members enjoyed taking a trip down memory lane to their own school days while also having a look at how much technology has shaped and changed education today!

Upcoming 1st Grade Program

Lights! Camera! Action!

Congrats to 3rd Grade on a job well done on their music program, Lights! Camera! Action!! They entertained the audience with selections from movies like Shrek, SpongeBob SquarePants, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, The Polar Express, and Finding Nemo. Check out these photos, you might spot your favorite movie character!