Monthly Archives: May 2013

Thank You Songs for Teacher

Posted on May 22, 2013 by

For the end of the year, I helped some of the classes write and record a video for teachers who are not returning next year.  The students had some of the sweetest and thoughtful things to say to their teachers: … Continue reading →

Posted in Alligators 12-13, Commencement, Explorers 12-13, Labs 12-13, Monkeys 12-13, Mustangs 12-13, Owls 12-13, Penguins 12-13, Song Writing, The Parish School | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

iPad App: “Soundrop”

Posted on May 21, 2013 by

“It looks like snow!” “That is so cool!” I shared an iPad music app with my classes called “Soundrop.”  (It’s free!) A ball continuously drops from a point.  After watching the ball drop and hearing no sounds, I drew a … Continue reading →

Posted in Agents 12-13, All-Stars 12-13, Alligators 12-13, Bears 12-13, Elephants 12-13, Explorers 12-13, Giraffes 12-13, iPad, Labs 12-13, Monkeys 12-13, Mustangs 12-13, Owls 12-13, Penguins 12-13, Seals 12-13, Zebras 12-13 | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Music Party With A New Piano!

Posted on May 20, 2013 by

This past Saturday, I had a Music Party with some of my private music students and their families.  Each of the students performed a song or two for their friends and family.  There was variety in instruments: piano, voice, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Concerts, Music Lesson, Music Lessons | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

Choir Dance Party and Recap

Posted on May 17, 2013 by

It’s the last day of choir and we celebrated with a dance party!  Dancing to “Celebration” and “Party Rock Anthem,” students made their own conga lines, dance moves, and had a blast dancing with each other.  Students from different classes … Continue reading →

Posted in Explorers 12-13, Labs 12-13, Mustangs 12-13, Penguins 12-13, Recap, The Parish School Choir 12-13 | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Learning Some Hukilau Hula Dance

Posted on May 14, 2013 by

Keeping with a beach theme, we are doing a little hula dance in music.  The Seals, Elephants, All-Stars, Monkeys, Zebras, and Giraffes are learning how to do some hip shaking hula to “Hukilau” by Jack Owens. Students choose a color … Continue reading →

Posted in All-Stars 12-13, Creative Movement, Dance, Elephants 12-13, Giraffes 12-13, Monkeys 12-13, Seals 12-13, Zebras 12-13 | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Going to the Beach: Sea Creatures

Posted on May 13, 2013 by

Growing up in California, I love the beach!  With the beautiful weather in Houston, the Seals, Elephants, All-Stars, and Monkeys are visiting the beach in music. With pictures of sea creatures and things we can find on the beach, I … Continue reading →

Posted in All-Stars 12-13, Elephants 12-13, Monkeys 12-13, Ocean, Seals 12-13 | Tagged , | Leave a comment

“Let Your Love Flow” Musical in Pictures

Posted on May 9, 2013 by

Congratulations! The Explorers, Mustangs, Penguins, Labs, Bears, Alligators, Labs, and Owls were AMAZING performers in the musical tonight for their family, friends, and teachers.  With such a receptive audience, they sang loudly, danced to the music, and delivered their lines … Continue reading →

Posted in Agents 12-13, Alligators 12-13, Bears 12-13, Concerts, Explorers 12-13, Labs 12-13, Musical, Mustangs 12-13, Owls 12-13, Penguins 12-13, The Parish School | Tagged , , | 2 Comments