Jr. High Concert Songs-- Recordings to Use for Practice

Here are Jr. High Songs.  Please practice as much as possible so that you feel fantastic when you are performing. :)


HERE WE COME A-WASSAILING...PLUS
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5TBCWMdEbygMU5rRURXUW1kazA/view?usp=sharing

CAROL OF THE BELLS
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5TBCWMdEbygSTNOcWVHN0ZlUGs/view?usp=sharing

MARY, DID YOU KNOW?
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5TBCWMdEbygZm50SDkyVWJORTQ/view?usp=sharing


LET IT SNOW!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5TBCWMdEbygYm9YbHoyZ1lfRkk/view?usp=sharing

RUDOLPH
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5TBCWMdEbygZFZCbmpLdVJYbTg/view?usp=sharing

HELP for Junior High Solo/Small Group Parts

Here are lyrics and sample recordings of all the parts available for our junior high soloists and small groups...  [By the way, there were times I had to be more quiet than I would suggest you be, just because of my surroundings while recording. :) ]

6^th GRADE ONLY

1. Let it Snow Verse 1 SLOWLY, in your own style:

            Oh the weather outside is frightful,
            but the fire is so delightful,
            and since we've no place to go,
            Let It Snow!

            Let It Snow!

            Let It Snow!

Example: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5TBCWMdEbygT1QwM2tQRExhSTA/view?usp=sharing 

OPEN TO ALL JUNIOR HIGH (except #3)- please do not forget to look at La Marimorena solos...

1. “Hallelujah” Verse 1 first half:

I’ve heard about this baby boy
Who’s come to earth to bring us joy
And I just want to sing this song to you

2. “Hallelujah” Verse 1 second half:

It goes like this, the fourth, the fifth
The minor fall, the major lift
With every breath I’m singing Hallelujah

Recording of the piano part so you can practice singing along:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5TBCWMdEbygT2prX3FPTGpWcjA/view?usp=sharing 

3. CHOIR MEMBERS ONLY-- “Silent Night (Noche De Paz)” in Spanish:

            Noche de paz, noche de amor  (Night of peace, night of love)
            Todo duerme en derredor  (All nearby, sleeping tight)
            Entre los astros que esparcen su luz  (Among the stars that spead their light) 
            Bella anunciando al niño Jesús  (Beautifully announcing the baby, Jesus)
            Brilla la estrella de paz  (Shines the star of peace)
            Brilla la estrella de paz  (Shines the star of peace)

4. “Do You Hear What I Hear?” Verse 1 first half:

            Said the night wind to the little lamb,

            Do you hear what I hear?

            Way up in the sky, little lamb,

            Do you hear what I hear?

5. “Do You Hear What I Hear?” Verse 1 second half:

            A star, a star, dancing in the night

            With a tail as big as a kite

            With a tail as big as a kite.

6. “La Marimorena” Verse 3 (SING IN SPANISH—English is just the translation):

Una estrella se ha perdido y en el cielo no aparece,  (A star has been lost and does not appear in heaven)
En el portal se ha metido y en su rostro resplandece. (It is shines on the entrance and on His face)

7. “La Marimorena” Verse 4 (SING IN SPANISH—English is just the translation):

De Oriente salen tres Reyes para adorar al Dios Niño (From the East, 3 Kings leave to adore the God Child)

Una estrella les guiaba para seguir el camino. (A star guides them on their path.)

8. “La Marimorena” Verse 5 (SING IN SPANISH—English is just the translation):

Todos le llevan al Niño yo no tengo que llevarle, (All take things to the Child, I don’t have a thing to take…)

Le llevo mi corazón que en el mundo es lo que vale. (I will take my heart—it is what matters most in the world).

Slower and then faster recording of all three "La Marimorena" verses (I could use more practice):

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5TBCWMdEbygenpmRXVTRXVVMTQ/view?usp=sharing

CHOIR PIANO PART! You got this!! :)

A link to the piano part!!  Work on those verse lyrics and sing a few times with this recording, and your hard work will pay off for sure!  The second one is a little faster.  I had a problem with rushing.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5TBCWMdEbygMUY5ajFZbnRmZzA/view?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5TBCWMdEbygLU9rMTJOTkhIVWs/view?usp=sharing

It's a New Year!

Hello!
We are a few weeks into our new school year, and it is going great!  Every Friday I plan to update this blog.  I will most likely write more than one post in that same day.  I will label them each with the appropriate grade level or levels so that you are able to click on a label to the right and read the information most relevant to you.  For example, I would usually label this post "All School Music Information."  This time I will attach all grade level and choir labels to it in order to start things flowing.

Notable events coming up:
                                             Our 1st FAMILY MASS-- Sunday, September 20th, 11:30
                                                                                       St. Sylvester Church
                                           *Every 3rd Sunday of the month, we encourage St. Sylvester           families to attend this mass, and I direct our school choir members down front.  It's a great opportunity to represent our school community!


Beginning Friday, September 18th, I will write posts about the music classes our PK-8th graders are experiencing.  In the meantime, know that I am at the school for full days on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.  I am also there Mondays after 2:00pm.  If you leave me a voice mail or send an email, I will aim to respond at the end of the day, sometimes after I am done with after school activities.  The school phone number is 773-772-5222 and my extension 305.  My work email is efoxmusic@gmail.com.  Feel free to come down to the music room to visit!

Looking forward to a fantastic year!
-Ms. Fox

Additional Information...
CHOIRS: 
Older... 
5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th graders auditioned to be a part of our older choir.  They sang a short bit of The Star Spangled Banner and a brief section of a song of their choice.  Then they needed to show great effort and behavior in a mass performance the next morning.  We are currently 37 strong!  Each choir member has signed a choir contract and should be bringing a detailed letter home for families to read and sign, sending back the bottom portion.

Younger...
The 4th and 3rd graders showed me their best behavior and effort in a first meeting of those very interested in joining the younger choir.  We will add interested 2nd graders as of October 7th.  Because our school continues to grow and we have many students excited about singing, I have decided to split the younger choir into two groups that will alternate weeks.  This way all younger choir members can be part of the entire group all year long, but by having only 24-28 kids each week instead of 48-56, we will be better able to maintain a fun and comfortable environment in order to focus and learn how to make a choir work.  All choir members will end up signing a choir contract to show they understand expectations, and I will send a letter home to families to read and sign.  This should happen within the first week of your student's first official choir practice.  We meet on Wednesday afternoons.  The groups are "Blue" and "Orange."

Stevie Mash for 6th and 7th!

Here is a link to the audio for your medley of Stevie Wonder songs.  Please check it out!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5TBCWMdEbygSkM2Y2E3Z0FEVjg/view?usp=sharing

Have fun!
-Ms. Fox

6th Grade Concert Prep Materials

Here are some YouTube links for you...

O Come O Come Emmanuel:

Still Still Still (German version-- REMEMBER, we will sing the first German verse, then the two English verses, and then the first German verse again.  Use this for the German words and then sing your English verses over it-- or stop the music).

Go Where I Send Thee

Don't forget about practicing "The First Noel" on your recorder.  You can do it!

Homework Post for 6th and 7th Grade

Please go to the YouTube video below.  Listen to and then sing along with this recording of Still, Still, Still.  It is in German.  We will sing 2 German verses and 2 English verses.  They all follow the same melody.

Use your paper copy of the song as a guide, and write in pronunciations for the German, (see example below).  You have 2 weeks to do this.  We will go over it on Tuesday, Oct. 22.  You will sound amazing singing this all together.  Enjoy!

Still, still, still

FOR CLEAR GERMAN, go to: http://youtu.be/kNEPNsI_QlQ

Still, still, still, [I would write "shteel, shteel, shteel"

Weil's Kindlein schlafen will. [I would write "Vyles kihndt-line shlaf-in vill"]

Die Englein tun schön jubilieren, [dye enk-line toon shun yoo-be-lee-rhen]

Bei dem Kripplein musizieren. [bye dehm krip-line moo-zee-zee-rhen]

Still, still, still,

Weil's Kindlein schlafen will.

Schlaf, schlaf, schlaf,

Mein liebes Kindlein schlaf!

Maria tut dich niedersingen

Und ihr treues Herz darbringen.

Schlaf, schlaf, schlaf,

Mein liebes Kindlein schlaf!

Still, still, still,
He sleeps this night so chill!
The Virgin's tender arms enfolding,
Warm and safe the Child are holding,
Still, still, still,
He sleeps this night so chill

Sleep, sleep, sleep
He lies in slumber deep.
While angel hosts from heav'n come winging
Sweetest songs of joy are singing
Sleep, sleep, sleep
He lies in slumber deep.

6th Grade is Telling it on the Mountain

The 6th graders are working on recorders and singing in Latin for the Christmas concert.  They are going to do a great job!  Here are some lyrics and links to help them practice outside of school:

O Come All Ye Faithful

(ON RECORDER: http://youtu.be/6C5wPU8ieMg)

Verse 1: 5^th and 6^th vocal, 4^th percussion

O come all ye faithful

Joyful and triumphant

O come ye, o come ye to Bethlehem

Come and behold Him

Born the King of angels

O come, let us adore Him

O come, let us adore Him

O come, let us adore Him

Christ, the Lord

Verse 2: 6^th vocal (Spanish)

Venid, fieles todos, [beh-need feeyay-leece tohdohs]

a Belen marchemos [ah bay-lehn mar-chay-mohs]

Degozo truinfantes, [day-goh-zoh treeyoon-fahn-tace]

y llenos de amor [ee yay-nohs day-a-more]

Y al Rey de los cielos [eeyall ray day lohs ceeyaylohs]

Contemplar podremos [cone-tem-plahr pohdraymohs]

Venid adoremos [beh-need  ah-doh-ray-mohs]

Venid adoremos

Venid adoremos

A Cristo el Senor [ah creece-toh-el  sayn-yor]

Verse 5: 6^th on recorders

Verse 6: 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th vocal

O sing, choirs of angels

Sing in exultation

Sing, all ye citizens of heaven above

Glory to God

Glory in the highest

O come, let us adore Him

O come, let us adore Him

O come, let us adore Him

Christ, the Lord

Go Tell it on the Mountain

(http://youtu.be/Y_3psWHTW6Y--- these are some kids singing the verses we will sing.  I encourage you to look up different versions and find your favorite  Here's another one: http://youtu.be/Cp81vwuyVb0)

Refrain  *Boys only to start

Go, Tell It On The Mountain,

Over the hills and everywhere;

Go, Tell It On The Mountain

That Jesus Christ is born.

Verse 1  *All Girls

While shepherds kept their watching

Over silent flocks by night,

Behold throughout the heavens,

There shone a holy light:

(EVERYONE:) Go, Tell It On The Mountain,

Over the hills and everywhere;

Go, Tell It On The Mountain

That Jesus Christ is born.

Verse 2 *small group 7th Girls

The shepherds feared and trembled

When lo! above the earth

Rang out the angel chorus

That hailed our Saviour's birth:

(EVERYONE:)  Go, Tell It On The Mountain,

Over the hills and everywhere;

Go, Tell It On The Mountain

That Jesus Christ is born.

Verse 3 *7th Boys

Down in a lowly manger

Our humble Christ was born

And God send us salvation,

That blessed Christmas morn:

(EVERYONE:) Go, Tell It On The Mountain,

Over the hills and everywhere;

Go, Tell It On The Mountain

That Jesus Christ is born.

Repeat 1st Verse *small group 7th Girls

EVERYONE on refrain-- repeat refrain--- repeat last line