Note Name Test

The Note Name Test (2nd Nine Weeks Summative Assessment) will be Thursday, 12/14 (White Day) and Friday, 12/15 (Blue Day).  The study guide can be found here.

6th Graders will not be tested on the ledger line notes -- just the treble clef and bass clef notes that fit in the five lines/four spaces of the staff.

The following links will take you to online games that help you practice note names.



Whack-a-Note
http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/interactives/steprightup/whackanote/  



Treble Clef Note Names
http://musicteachersgames.com/TREBLECLEFONE


Treble Clef and Bass Clef Basketball Quiz
http://www.musictechteacher.com/music_quizzes/cg_quiz_hoopshoot_lines_spaces.htm  


Treble Clef Ledger Lines (Some are tougher than what will be on your test.)
http://www.musictechteacher.com/music_quizzes/aq_treble_clef_ledger_lines/quiz.html  


Bass Clef Ledger Lines  (Some are tougher than what will be on your test.)
http://www.musictechteacher.com/music_quizzes/aq_bass_clef_ledger_lines/quiz.html  

Winter Concert -- Wednesday, November 29th

The Winter Concert is on Wednesday, November 29th.  Full details for the 6 PM Concert (6th Grade Mixed Choir & 7th Grade Girls Choir) can be found here.  Full details for the 730 PM Concert (7th Grade Mixed Choir, 8th Grade Girls Choir, 8th Grade Mixed Choir) can be found here. 

If students need help with getting the right clothes or getting a ride for the concert, they should talk to Mrs. Clifford or Mrs. Knapp as soon as possible.  Thank you!

Solo and Ensemble Information

Solo & Ensemble Contest (a voluntary activity)
Results for our Select Class Ensembles will be posted Friday, 11/3 and Monday, 11/6.  If your student is asked to be in the ensemble, they will receive the green Solo & Ensemble Contest Registration Form that has the full details.  Also, subsequently, each parent/guardian of those selected will receive an e-mail letting them know their student was asked to be in the ensemble.   More Solo & Ensemble Information can be found here

FTMS East Choir Spirit Wear

FTMS East Choir Spirit Wear is now on sale through November 8th.  Click here for the order form.  Thanks for your support!

"Just the Guys" Concert Thursday, October 5th

All the information for this concert can be found here.  There are no East athletic conflicts the afternoon/evening of October 5th.  Please let us know if you need assistance with getting black dress pants, black dress shoes and socks.  Thanks!

Rhythm Test 9/21 (Blue) and 9/22 (White)

The Rhythm Test is coming up on 9/21 (Blue Day) and 9/22 (White Day).  The full study guide can be found here.  This is the Common Assessment for the 1st Nine Weeks, and it will go in the 65% Summative Category.  Please let us know if we can do anything else to help your student prepare.   Thanks!

Circle the State with Song and Honor Choir Auditions

"Circle the State with Song" and Honor Choir auditions are coming up later this week. Auditions can be done in class, starting 8/30 and 8/31.  We will continue auditions through 9/6.

What is it? An opportunity to join with a select group of  talented and motivated singers in “Area 6” for rehearsals with a special conductor and a performance at 3:00 pm that afternoon.  Each February/March, nearly 5,000 Indiana students participate in Circle the State with Song.

All the information can be found here. We have many talented students in all grade levels!  If your student shows an interested in this wonderful activity, please encourage him/her.