Celtic Music

The CMS Cavalier Chorus is learning music for their upcoming concert on December 10th. We are exploring holiday music from other cultures. Students are learning about Irish/Celtic music and will be performing THE CELTIC CAROL which is a beautiful two part setting in the style of Celtic Women

Another Bike Safety Video

Animation story about Bicycle Safety

On her own, this student wrote the script, drew the pictures, recorded the footage and used her own voice in this animated story to promote bicycle safety.

Don't Text and Ride!

Another Bicycle Safety Video

This video was produced by a group of 8th grade Theatre Students. They've modified the theme of "Don't Drink and Drive" to work for Bicycle Safety.

Chorus students sing about Bicycle Safety

In chorus, students were challenged to take some of our current repetoire and rewrite the song lyrics to promote bicycle safety. In this video the group uses the country hit "There's a Hero" made popular by artist Billy Gillman for the melodic background of their song lyrics.

A New Bicycle Safety Video

Cavalier Chorus Rocks!

The Chorus keeps busy these days learning note names and labeling musical symbols. We are also singing and analyzing top 40 hits like WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD, SOMEWHERE OUT THERE and THERE'S A HERO. Right now they are working on Haydn's THE HEAVEN'S ARE TELLING in 3 part harmony. This week they will be designing posters that share information about the life of Classical composer Franz Joseph Haydn!

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Theatre Arts classes produce Bicycle Safety Videos

MONOLOGUE MADNESS

School is in session and Theatre Arts students are quite busy preparing for thier first monologue performance of the year. As they share their performances with the class students are being assessed in the areas of Vocal Projection, Vocal Pacing, Characterization, Poise/Stage Presence, Concentration, and Memorization. These first performances provide me (Ms. Vogtman) with a basic idea of each student's strengths and weaknesses in acting. I will use this information to guide me in working with each individual so that they grow both in skill and in confidence. I've posted impressive monologue performances from some of my students.

The Cavalier Chorus is off to a FAB start!

The Cavalier Chorus spent the first week of school reviewing the basics of singing and note reading. We spent some time learning about singer/songwriter John Mayer, composing two measure melodies and counter melodies, and creating our own lyrics. The video posted is a group of 7th grade ladies who decided to write song lyrics dealing with GOING GREEN!