It’s a BUSY week for Music

Monday 2-12-18
- Drumming 2 rehearsal is cancelled
Tuesday 2-13-18
- 8:00 Drumming 1 rehearsal
- 2:30 Third Grade Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Concert. in the Gym
Wednesday 2-14-18
- Happy Valentine’s Day
- 2:15 Drumming 1 leaves to perform at the ASC at 3:00 for the School Board and Accreditation T
Thursday 2-15-18
- 8:00 Chorus Rehearsal
- 4th grade Dearborn Symphony Orchestra 9:15-11:00am
- Drumming 1 performs at Edsel Ford High School Charity Week 12:15-3:00
Friday 2-16-18
- 8:00 Recorder Ensemble Rehearsal
- Afternoon Story Assemblies

Drummers will perform on Wednesday February 14th, 2018 at the ASC building at 3pm

“Mail Myself to You” (wrapped up and ready for the mail)

I’m gonna wrap myself in paper.

I’m gonna daub myself with glue.

Put some stamps on top of my head.

I’m gonna mail myself to you.

by Woodie Guthrie

Practicing for the Martin Luther King Jr. Concert

Mrs. Hill’s third graders are wonderful singers. They are ready to perform in their Third Grade, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Concert. Here they are singing the beginning of “Martin’s Cry”.

https://safeshare.tv/x/RqJl28OeV80

Students learn about Martin Luther King Jr. in Music.

Oathman is a wonderful and thoughtful student. Here is his response to the question “What is brotherhood?” Music of the Civil Rights Movement can help us celebrate our rich and complicated history.

https://safeshare.tv/x/B_09vxIrC6E

Dancing and Singing with Mrs. Hill’s 3rd Grade

Students in Mrs. Hill’s class can sing, and move and work together. This song called “Chicken on the Fencepost” gets our students moving to the beat while singing and working together.

https://safeshare.tv/x/ss5a6861653fbd2

Maples Recorder Ensemble

Students in the Recorder Ensemble are working on their performing skills with a 2 part duet. Here is Jai du Bon Tabac. I am so proud of their hard work. Keep it up!

https://youtu.be/U3XGzUA8xyI

Maples Drummers Perform Boom Shalaka Rondo

The Festival of Trees Concert on November 19, 2017, at the Dearborn Civic Center.

This is a beautiful event that raises funds for Children’s Hospital of Michigan. We are proud to be a part of the festivities and to represent Dearborn Schools and Maples Elementary.

We had a wonderful turnout. Thank you to all the parents who attended and helped support Children’s Hospital.

I Have a Little Snowman: Pitch Moves Up and Down

Mrs. Okonowski’ second graders made their own snowman and learned about singing from low pitch to high pitch.

BUSY WEEK FOR MAPLES MUSIC: Upcoming Performances for Maples Drumming, Chorus and Recorders

Monday, November 13th: Maples Drummers will perform at the Dearborn School Board meeting.

Friday, November 17th: Maples Drummers will perform at the International Institute’s Festival celebrating new United States Citizens, held at the Southfield Pavilion. For more information about the International Institute of Metropolitan Detroit, click below.

https://www.iimd.org/

Festival of Trees to Support Children’s Hospital

Come out and join us……….

Sunday, November 19th at 3:00 pm.: The Chorus, Drumming and Recorder Ensemble will perform at the Festival of Trees held in the Dearborn Civic Center.

This festival benefits Children’s Hospital of Michigan. The event is open to the public and the cost is $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for students, children under 2 are free.

Click below for more information about the Festival of Trees.

https://fot.org/wp/

Maples Music

Music Happenings at Maples Elementary School with Mrs. Meyers