October Composer of the MonthGeorges Bizet

Born: October 25, 1838 Paris, FranceDied: June 3, 1875 Bougival, France

Nationality: FrenchMusical Period: Romantic

Georges Bizet was born to two musical parents and they actually wanted their son to become a composer. As a child, Bizet sometimes

enjoyed reading books more than practicing music. After being enrolled in the Paris Conservatory at the early age of ten, Bizet

graduated with awards in both composition and piano. Bizet is most known for his opera, Carmen. When Carmen first opened the reviews were terrible. Bizet actually died at the age of 36 before the first run of Carmen has completed. He would never know the success of what

is now considered one of the most famous operas of all time.

4th & 5th graders really enjoyed listening to the overture of Carmen

the the Active Listening Map on Quaver Music. Many of them

immediately recognized selections from Carmen, but did not realize that

these popular, borrowed melodies were from an opera. It was a great

way to introduce the genre J

What’s New?2nd and 3rd graders have been working extremely hard preparing for their music programs on December 7! We are so excited to share our musical talent with you! Kindergarten & 1st Graders truly enjoyed our unit of Pumpkin Songs and have been working hard to identify new rhythms. 5th graders began working with ukuleles this month and have already made great progress!4th Graders worked very hard to solidify their knowledge of the lines & spaces of the music staff in preparation for recorder next month!

Ukuleles day 1! Room is ready for 5th grade!

November Composer of the MonthBenjamin Britten

Benjamin Britten was an English composer, conductor, and pianist. He was one of the most

notable 20th Century British composers. He is known for his operas such as Peter Grimes,

Albert Herring, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, as well as his major works such as the War Requiem, and the show piece “The Young

Person’s Guide to the Orchestra.” (Mom and dad, you may recognize this piece from the Wes

Anderson film, Moonrise Kingdom). He even wrote several works for children!

On Thursday, December 7 please join us for our first music programs in the new building!

2nd Grade will perform a program based on our “One Book: One School” choice, The One & Only Ivan at 6:15!

3rd Grade will perform a program about their hopes and wishes for a Snow Day at 7:00!

Can’t wait to see you there!

6:15pm- 2nd Grade Music Program:The One & Only Ivan:

A Musical Journey

7:00pm- 3rd Grade Music Program:Snow Day!

Join us on December 7!

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