http://blogs.spsk12.net/2580 "You can cage the singer but not the song."~Harry Belafonte Tue, 16 Dec 2008 04:12:54 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en River Singers, Here is the assignment to make up for missed choral performances.  Please turn these in ASAP, in order to rectify your grade. <3 ~ Ms. N. Choral Classes – Make up Work for Missed Performances If you have missed a major performance, worth a test grade, these 9 weeks, you may work ... http://blogs.spsk12.net/2580/2008/12/15/choral-performance-make-up-work/ Ok, guys, this one is easy-ish.  I've linked in the list of Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award winners.  Each year the Grammy organization recognizes someone for their undeniable contribution to the great body of musical works.  These come from all genres and backgrounds.  Link:  Grammy Lifetime Achievement Awards Your response is to pick ... http://blogs.spsk12.net/2580/2008/12/15/music-appreciation-blog-response-4-2nd-nine-weeks-4/ Here you go Losties!  Jan 21 is the premiere.  Check out this link.... New Lost Sneak Peaks of Premiere Episode http://blogs.spsk12.net/2580/2008/12/15/more-lost/ Hey guys, For this response, you have to go out and search the web and read.  Here is your task..... 1. Find a reputable article about a CURRENT live, theatrical production running on either Broadway, off-Broadway, or locally (Hampton Roads).  This article should be available ON-LINE and listed in a cultural magazine, periodical, ... http://blogs.spsk12.net/2580/2008/12/13/theatre-classes-blog-response-2-2nd-nine-weeks-2/ 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 ... http://blogs.spsk12.net/2580/2008/11/25/cool-new-music/ 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 http://blogs.spsk12.net/2580/2008/11/24/more-alice-music-2/ 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 ... http://blogs.spsk12.net/2580/2008/11/24/music-appreciation-blog-response-3-2nd-nine-weeks-3/ 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?  ... http://blogs.spsk12.net/2580/2008/11/24/music-appreciation-blog-response-2-2nd-nine-weeks-2/ 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 ... http://blogs.spsk12.net/2580/2008/11/24/for-church-childrens-choir/ 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.  ... http://blogs.spsk12.net/2580/2008/11/21/new-lost-video/ 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 http://blogs.spsk12.net/2580/2008/11/21/more-alice-music/ 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 ... http://blogs.spsk12.net/2580/2008/11/21/alice-in-wonderland-music/ 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 ... http://blogs.spsk12.net/2580/2008/11/20/downtown-suffolk-illumination/ 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 ... http://blogs.spsk12.net/2580/2008/11/18/music-appreciation-class-111808/ Here are some important files and information from your class today. chapter-4-study-guide-acting scene-work-1-2nd-nine-weeks http://blogs.spsk12.net/2580/2008/11/17/theatre-classes-information-from-class-today/ SCENE WORK/GROUP ASSIGNMENTS   1 Rhyan Anderton, Meagan Miller Brighton Beach Memoirs p. 193 2 Adrienne Boddie, Theri Murphy Bright Beach Memoirs p. 193 3 Josh Boyce, Billy Clark, Misty Holladay, Kristen Peak The Dining Room p. 229 4 Dyemond Boyd, Iesha Gilchrest The Glass Menagerie p. 182 5 Sam DeFreitas, Charlotte Matteson Antigone p. 181 6 Jennifer Dye, Mayrenes Figuereo Antigone p. 181 7 Kenneth Finke, Jessica Pyne Barefoot in the Park p. 169 8 Elizabeth Forbes, Bekah O’Neill On Golden ... http://blogs.spsk12.net/2580/2008/11/17/theatre-classes-scene-work-assignements/ 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 ... http://blogs.spsk12.net/2580/2008/11/17/music-appreciation-blog-response-1-2nd-nine-weeks-1/ 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 ... http://blogs.spsk12.net/2580/2008/11/17/theatre-class-blog-question-1-2nd-nine-weeks-1/ 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 – ... http://blogs.spsk12.net/2580/2008/11/12/alice-in-wonderland-techie-list/ 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 ... http://blogs.spsk12.net/2580/2008/11/10/sight-singing-preparation/