If you’re looking for something new to listen to, check out Jennifer Jayden.  She’s a friend of mine from college (go Elon music theatre alums!), who is an up-and-coming performer in the L.A. music scene.  Her music is pretty incredible–all original. 

You can listen to full tracks at her ’songblog’ off of her website.  Check it out:

Jennifer Jayden – The SongBlog 

Peace & Love & RocknRoll ~ Ms. N.

Hey guys,

Here are the rest of the music files for Alice in Wonderland.  Download them to your iPods and PRACTICE!

Sing Loud and Proud! ~ Ms. N.

12-im-late-reprise

19-the-golden-afternoon1

21-zip-a-dee-doo-dah1

24-the-unbirthday-song-pt-1

25-the-unbirthday-song-pt-2

26-im-late-reprise

28-painting-the-roses-red

30-painting-the-roses-reprise

31-simon-says-pt-1

32-simon-says-pt-2

33-simon-says-pt-3

38-the-unbirthday-song-reprise

40-whoooo-are-youuuuuu

42-alice-in-wonderland-finale

43-zip-a-dee-doo-dah-bows

Below, I have listed some genres of music that you may not know ANYTHING about.  Additionally, none of you have picked these particular styles for your projects.  For your response, you are to take seven (7) of the genres listed below, type the genre with a 1 sentence description and list 2 artists in that style.  NO ONE is to repeat the artists; AND the description must be in your own words.

Use the internet to look them up.    Your response is due Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Peace~Ms. N.

1.       Alternative country

2.       Alternative hip-hop

3.       Bamboo sound

4.       Beach music

5.       Bebop

6.       Cabaret

7.       Cajun

8.       Calypso

9.       Chicken scratch

10.    Flamenco

11.    Filk

12.    Ghetto house

13.    New Jack Swing

14.    P-Funk

15.    Reggaeton

16.    Rockabilly

17.    Salsa

18.    Zulu music

Hi guys,

This response is due on Wednesday, November 26, 2008.  Answer the following questions, using complete sentences, and citing examples:

With the genre that you have selected, what NEW have you learned, so far, with your research?   Additionally, have you found any artists that you did not know of their music?  What do you like or dislike about the genre and the newfound artists?  Is this opening your mind to appreciation of new types of music?

Look forward to reading your responses!  This should also help with your upcoming project!

Ms. N

Hello all,

Here are links for the Children’s Choir at WRPC.  This was the easiest way to get you the music, without crowding your inbox.  Please email me at jolneighbours@spsk12.net if there are any questions, or if you have trouble downloading them.

You can do one of two things–open the file, which will automatically open it in Windows Media Player, then go to File: Save As, and put it on your computer.  OR, you can right-click and save it that way (if your computer will let you). 

See you all at rehearsal on Tuesday night.

The files for the songs…they are mp3 format:

glory-be-to-god

rejoice

Ok, so, this is for my fellow Losties!  As you know, it comes back on in January…the discussion has already commenced!  LOL!

The band, The Fray, has a new video called “You Found Me,” which is used in the show.  The video is all Lost footage…including season 5 footage and spoilers.  Kenny, Rachel, et al, enjoy!

Lost Video – Too Cool! (plus commentary from E!)

06-im-late

07-very-good-advice

11-the-caucus-race

14-how-dye-do-and-shake-hands

15-how-dye-do-reprise

19-the-golden-afternoon 

21-zip-a-dee-doo-dah

22-zip-a-dee-doo-dah-playoff

Cast and Crew,

Here is the first of several postings of music for you to learn.  It is the music WITH the guide vocals.  Please practice, practice, practice on your own.  You cannot let rehearsal alone be your preparation for performance.  Come to rehearsals prepared!

These links are the opening numbers “Dodgsonland.”

Peace & Love ~ Ms.N.

02-dodgsonland-pt-1

03-dodgsonland-pt-2

Hey There River Voices!

Those of you who can make it, we will sing at the Downtown Suffolk Illumination this Friday, November 21, 2008.  I’m posting the directions/info here, as well as the lyrics to the traditional carols that we are singing.  Remember to wear all black, and dress WARMLY.  It’s supposed to be VERY cold tomorrow night. 

See me, Call me or email me if you have questions!

<3 ~ Ms. N.

carols-for-suffolk-illumination

illiumination-concert-2008

Well today was pretty cool, although we didn’t go over the classical history PowerPoint!  LOL!  You all have your genre project assignment as of today.  I enjoyed finding the different kinds of music for you, and having you listen to them.  Get adventurous sometimes and listen “outside of YOUR box.”  It’s very easy to get hung up in whatever is popular. 

I’m posting a copy of the assignment itself, as the toner was low in the printer.  Here is the assignment for the project, due Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008:   2nineweeks_genre_project

Additionally, here is the list of who picked what:

Jasmyn-Disco

Madison-Reggae

Chantavia-Blues

Chelsea-Country

Erica-Videogame music

Drika-Latin

Aly-Ska

Jason-Blues

Matt-Classic Rock/Jam Bands

Damien-Rap/Hip-Hop

Dylan-Funk

Chris-R&B

Justin-Reggae

Elice-Country

Dallas-Mariachi

Daniel-Ska

Genee-A Cappella

Abria-African

Yasmeen-Latin

Jay-Acid Jazz

Sam-Freestyle

Elton-Mariachi

Alex-Modern Rock

John-???

Peace~Ms. N.

Here are some important files and information from your class today.

chapter-4-study-guide-acting

scene-work-1-2nd-nine-weeks

SCENE WORK/GROUP ASSIGNMENTS

Hey guys,

Here is your first topic for response for the 2nd 9 weeks.  Stay on task with the blog responses!  Not only do they affect your grade, but I personally enjoy learning more about you through your reponses.  It’s great to see you all becoming more and more culturally literate!

Peace ~ Ms. N.

Take the following quotes and discuss YOUR opinion of them, relating your knowledge of music thus far.  Include any examples of music in your opinion.  What do you think of music being the expressiveness that human beings need?

“Music speaks what cannot be expressed, soothes the mind and gives it rest, heals the heart and makes it whole, flows from heaven to the soul.” ~ Unknown

“Words make you think a thought.  Music makes you feel a feeling.  A song makes you feel a thought.” ~ E.Y. Harburg

Hey guys,

Here is your first blog question for response for the 2nd nine weeks.  Please stay on task with your blog responses this nine weeks!  Plus, I really enjoy getting to know more about you and how you think through these responses!

Peace ~ Ms. N.

Question:

Think about Aristotle’s 6 principles of “good drama.”  Now, what has been your favorite film that you have seen lately, whether on DVD or in the theatre?  Why would you say that it was “good” for you or “good” in general BASED ON those 6 principles?  You need to site the area of which Aristotle discussed in relation to the movie that you liked.

Additionally, are you now looking at entertainment differently, as you study more about drama?  Do you find yourself becoming more critical? How so?

ALICE IN WONDERLAND

TECHIE LIST

 HOUSE/PRODUCTION TECHS

House Techs ONLY work during the run of the show itself, which includes Tech Week, or as indicated by Ms. Neighbours.  They are NOT to be backstage at any time, unless given explicit permission to do so.

 Sarah Robinson – House Manager

Stephanie Okleshen – Tickets/Concessions

Mayrenes Figuereo – Tickets/Concessions

Theresa Finke – Tickets/Concessions

Elizabeth Smith – Tickets/Concessions

Corey Riley – Tickets/Concessions

BACKSTAGE/PRE-PRODUCTION TECHS

Backstage Techs ONLY work prior to the run of the show itself.  They will work during Tech Week IF need to complete their assignments.  They are not to be backstage anymore after the show begins, and they are not to help during the run, unless indicated by Ms. Neighbours.  Art people are responsible for the drawing and creative aspect of the scenic design; others will be assigned to construction and/or painting, and will be expected to help with program advertisement sales.

 Katie Celeste – Stage Manager

Bekah O’Neill – Tech Director

Kelly Kuebler – Construction Supervisor

Elizabeth Forbes – Art

Rebecca Forbes – Art

Patrick Kopitzke – Art

Tara Erickson – Art, Makeup

Amber Blount – Curtain

 Stephanie Okleshen

Andrew Moore

Theresa Finke

Mayrenes Figuereo

Corey Riley

Kayla Chafian

Pauline Reeves

Elizabeth Smith

 Evan McLaughlin – Construction

Russel Sanchez – Construction

Alex Seaver – Construction

Dwante Creekmur – Construction

Andrew Moore – Construction

District Sight Singing

Hey guys,

Here is an exampel fo the sight reading preparation.  Listen closely to the narration and be mindful of the time allotted.  The space of silence on the track is when you would sing your sight-reading. 

Take advantage of me being around on Friday.  I”ll help whomever comes by for tutoring!

Ms. N.

Well, Rachel and Kenny, a date has been set!

Lost Gets a Premiere Date

In case you didn’t hear, we are producing Grease again at NRHS!  I have created a category in the blogs just for that show, so check back from time to time.  Information will be coming soon!

Ms. N.

Here are the callbacks for Alice in Wonderland.  I didn’t callback many people because I didn’t need to.  Additionally, if you did not make auditions on Thursday the 6th, please, please come to callbacks.  No need to let me know ahead of time. 

Thank you to everyone who auditioned.  I really enjoyed everyone’s work. 

CALLBACKS – HELD IN THE CHORUS ROOM

Patrice Brown

Samantha Stratford

Jason Hilton

Kenneth Finke

Robyn Burcham

Morgan Pierce

Kiara Hall

Kenneth McGee

ANYONE WHO DID NOT AUDITION BUT WANTED TO, PLEASE COME ON MONDAY.

We’re a block behind due to my being at VTA, so here is the schedule:

Friday, 11/7 – TEST on Greek theatre, includes Artistotles 6 principles

Wednesday, 11/12 — TEST on Oedipus and Antigone

In case you need them:

study-guide-oedipus-and-antigone

greek-theatre-outline-for-pp 

oedipus-and-antigone