by Valerie Bremer on April 12, 2021
Marvelous Spring Music Notes!
1) It has been a different year with me going into
rooms on a cart for Gr. K-4. Overall we have been able to do a lot
of great music learning! We have also been blessed this year with
new Orff instruments and ukuleles that will be used fully next year
- I can't wait!
2) Spring Band Concert is
Friday, May 17 at 2pm & 6:30pm. Hear the Beginning and Concert
Bands and look for more details to come!
3) Audition dates for
regional groups -
Milwaukee Children's Choir (MCC) is holding auditions
for their choirs. They have many choirs for different ages and
abilities for Gr. 1-12. Info at https://milwaukeechildrenschoir.org/join/audition .
Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra (MYSO) has many
options for Gr.7-12 instrumentalists and video auditions are due
April 30. https://www.myso.org/. Though they
are time & travel commitments, students learn a lot and have a
lot of incredible opportunities. We have had various St. Paul
students participate in the past.
4)
Helpers are needed for running
powerpoint in chapel/weekend worship services
(all year long). If your 6th grade student (or
older) would like to do it, please contact me. Sign up
at
https://tinyurl.com/ SPLSignups. With 5 services every
weekend, there are many opportunities to serve. The first couple
times, it is helpful to have a parent sit with them to assist if
necessary. Powerpoints are used, but 10-15 minutes of training will
explain the unique aspects of our setup and things to be aware of
in worship. These can also be used as service hours.
by Valerie Bremer on April 26, 2020
Below are 4 areas to check out:
1) General notes,
2) Classes singing in worship,
3) Choir/JuBellate Notes
4) General Music Class notes. At the right are links to
pages with more specific information...
--------------------->>>
 General
Notes...
1) I have
missed making music with you! I hope you have been singing and
making music since I have seen you last! I have gotten some
pictures and notes telling me what you are up to and have loved it.
I was busy learning how to create, record, and edit worship
services, so I understand the challenge of new technology and doing
things in a different way. Now I want to connect with
you!
2) Music for Gr. K-4 is OPTIONAL
enrichment.
Gr.
K-3: I will give you different activities you
can choose from. The first 2 weeks it is in the form of this Music Choice Board PDF. You can try out
activities as you have time - try to get a Bingo (5 in a
row!) Or you can do enough to make a letter 'H' or 'N' or
'X'. A couple boxes have links to either my
SPLMusicTeach YouTube playlist or to the school's website. The goal is to have some
creative joyful time that implements music making and/or listening
skills. You don't have to return anything to me each week - just
have fun! If you want to share a picture or a video, just email it
to me - but no requirements. :-)
Gr.
4:
We will keep moving forward with recorder. Work on Recorder
Karate and we will figure out how to earn belts. Use Google
Classroom (let me know if you still need the class code) and
Flipgrid. Let me know if you are having troubles.
3) Music for Gr.
5-8 is GRADED, but self-paced.
Gr.
5-8:
Music for Gr. 5-8 is
generally self-paced and graded. (Lower grade music is optional,
but not in Gr. 5-8. In Google Classroom, there are 2 groups of
assignments you must complete before the end of school. All
assignments are up so they can be worked on as you wish. The
first one is due on May 14 and the second is due May 27.
|
 Classes
singing in worship...
This is part of who we are at St. Paul. Not only does
learning songs put God's word in their mind & heart, but it
also teaches our kids to use their gifts in serving the Lord. I am
glad we will be worshipping together.
Music Schedules (printable) can be found HERE (also
linked at the top right). Song lyrics for classes and Children's Choir
are
HERE (also linked at the right). |
|
Gr. K-8 Students will sing for 8am worship on Sun.,
May 17 - CANCELLED
All students will be at the same service this
time. Please note: JuBellate members will play at the
offering. If there is a conflict for
your family, please let me or your child's homeroom teacher know.
We are also trying to teach our kids the importance of
communicating when commitments must be missed.
Later this Year:
THANK YOU for
your partnership in making worship a
priority! "I will sing
of steadfast love and justice; to you, O Lord, I will make music." (Psalm
101:1)
|
Choir/JuBellate
Notes...
ALL Choirs: Music
Schedules (printable) can be found HERE (also
linked at the top right).
Song lyrics for classes and Children's Choir
are
HERE (also linked at the right). |
|
Fri., May 15, 2:00 & 6:30 pm St. Paul Band &
Choirs Spring Concert - CANCELLED. :-(
Children's Choir:
PraisePower:
JiVE:
JuBellate:
Chapel Singers:
Eligibility Reminders:
Gr. 5-8
students in extracurricular Music Groups (Jazz Band, JiVE, Chapel
Singers & JuBellate). Eligibility is checked every 2 weeks. The
music handbook specifices the requirements. You get a 2-week
warning if your grades are low. If they don't come up to the
minimum requirements, then students may not be involved in practice
or performances until their grades are high enough at the next
eligibility check.
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Miscellaneous General Music Notes:
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General Music
Grading Rubric
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Kindergarten... Choice Board - try to make a
BINGO! |
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| 1st
Grade... Choice
Board - try to make a BINGO! |
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| 2nd
Grade... Choice
Board - try to make a BINGO! |
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| 3rd
Grade... Choice
Board - try to make a BINGO! |
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| 4th
Grade...
recorders - use GC with Flipgrid, and the
recorder page link at the right |
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| 5th Gr Non-Band
Music... (sometimes we use
classroom.google.com) |
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| 6-8th Gr
Non-Band Music... (sometimes we use
classroom.google.com) |
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by Valerie Bremer on March 1, 2020
Below
are 4 areas to check out:
1) General notes,
2) Classes singing in worship,
3) Choir/JuBellate Notes
4) General Music Class notes. At the right are links to
pages with more specific information...
--------------------->>>
|
General
Notes...
1) STUDENTS in Gr.
6-8 will sing "In Christ Alone" on Saturday, March 14 for 5pm
worship. We will meet to practice and
line up in the church balcony at
4:40pm. Students will sit together
until time to sing (about 5:15) and then go to their families. Song
lyrics are available at the right on the Song
Lyric page.
2) Recorders have started for
4th & 5th grades. Please check out the Recorders page to the
right for due dates and info!
3) Thank you
for your prayers and cards and kind words after my
father died in February and also regarding the Herb Kohl
Fellowship. I am humbled and gratefully overwhelmed by your care
and support. I am blessed to be part of St. Paul where the caring
is felt so much.
4) Helpers are needed for running
powerpoint in chapel/weekend worship services
(all year long). If your 6th grade student (or older)
would like to do it, please contact me. There is a sign-up on
the church side of splgrafton.org under Servant Ministries and then
Media Ministry or go directly
at SignUp.com: http://signup.com/go/8Qfkxv .
With 5 services every weekend, there are many opportunities to
serve. The first couple times, it is helpful to have a parent sit
with them to assist if necessary. Powerpoints are used, but 10-15
minutes of training will explain the unique aspects of our setup
and things to be aware of in worship.
5) Playing piano/instrument for
worship is a great way to encourage
students to use their gifts for the Lord. Often classical
pieces are fine to use in worship or there many levels of
piano books with hymns and worship songs in them. Pieces should be
practiced to their very best so as to assist (not distract) in
worship. I want to encourage students of intermediate skill level
or higher to aim for playing in church. Students at an elementary
skill level can aim to play for chapel
services. Please contact Miss Bremer if
you are interested - even if a piece isn't ready or not even chosen
yet!
|
Classes singing in
worship...
This is part of who we are at St. Paul. Not only does
learning songs put God's word in their mind & heart, but it
also teaches our kids to use their gifts in serving the Lord. I am
glad we will be worshipping together.
Music Schedules (printable) can be found HERE (also
linked at the top right). Song lyrics for classes and Children's Choir
are
HERE (also linked at the right). |
|
Gr. K-8 Students will sing "Who You Say I Am"
by Hillsong Worship for 8am worship on Sun., May 17.
All students will be at the same service this
time. Please note: JuBellate members will play at the
offering. If there is a conflict for your
family, please let me or your child's homeroom teacher know. We are
also trying to teach our kids the importance of communicating when
commitments must be missed.
Later this Year:
Sat., March 14, 5 pm Gr. 6-8 sing in Worship
Sat., April 25, 5 pm Gr. 3-5 sing in Worship
Sun., May 10, 9:30 am Pre-Kindergarten sings in Worship
Sun, May 17, 8am Gr. Kind-8 sing at end of school year
THANK YOU for your
partnership in making worship a
priority! "I will sing
of steadfast love and justice; to you, O Lord, I will make music." (Psalm
101:1)
|
Choir/JuBellate Notes...
ALL Choirs: Music
Schedules (printable) can be found HERE (also
linked at the top right).
Song lyrics for classes and Children's Choir
are
HERE (also linked at the right). |
|
Fri., May 15, 2:00 & 6:30 pm St. Paul Band &
Choirs Spring Concert
Children's Choir:
March 18 @ 4:30pm; May 3 @ 11am; May 15-Spring Concert; May 17
@ 8am.
PraisePower:
March 8 @ 11am; April 5 @ 9:30am; April 25@ 5pm (Gr. 3-5); May
15-Spring Concert; May 17 @ 8am.
JiVE:
March 11 @ 4:30pm; March 14 @ 5pm (Gr. 6-8); April 19 @ 8am;
April 25@ 5pm (Gr. 3-5); May 15-Spring Concert; May 17 @
8am.
JuBellate:
March 4 @ 4:30pm; March 14 @ 5pm (Gr. 6-8); April 25@ 5pm (Gr.
3-5); May 15-Spring Concert; May 17 @ 8am.
Eligibility Reminders:
Gr. 5-8 students
in extracurricular Music Groups (Jazz Band, JiVE, Chapel Singers
& JuBellate). Eligibility is checked every 2 weeks. The music
handbook specifices the requirements. You get a 2-week warning if
your grades are low. If they don't come up to the minimum
requirements, then students may not be involved in practice or
performances until their grades are high enough at the next
eligibility check.
|
Miscellaneous General Music Notes:
|
General Music
Grading Rubric
|
|
Kindergarten... |
|
| 1st
Grade...
|
|
| 2nd
Grade...
|
|
| 3rd
Grade...
|
|
| 4th
Grade...
recorders - also see the recorder page link at the
right |
|
| 5th Gr Non-Band
Music... (sometimes we use
classroom.google.com) |
|
|
recorders - also see the
recorder page link at the right
|
|
| 6-8th Gr
Non-Band Music... (sometimes we use
classroom.google.com) |
|
| music
history project in groups |
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by Valerie Bremer on January 5, 2020
Below are 4 areas to check out:
1) General notes,
2) Classes singing in
worship,
3) Choir/JuBellate
Notes
4) General Music Class notes. At
the right are links to pages with more specific information...
--------------------->>>
|
General
Notes...
1) Gr. K-8 sing Sun, Jan. 26 for
National Lutheran Schools Week! They
are singing"Who You Say I Am" by Hillsong Worship for Worship on
Sun., Jan. 26. The last name of the student determines which
service time. Please note: JuBellate members (and
siblings) should come to 11am. And if a family has multiple names,
choose one service for your entire family. If
there is a conflict for your family, please let me or your child's
homeroom teacher know.
You can find lyrics, sheet music and links to listen to by
clicking on the song lyrics link at the right.
2) Piano
Available for free/minimal cost. A
congregation member has an upright piano available and would love
to find a good home for it. This could be the Christmas gift for
your child taking lessons. Contact Peter directly
at 262-388-1403 to learn more.
3) Helpers are needed for
running powerpoint in chapel/weekend worship
services (all year long). If your 6th grade student
(or older) would like to do it, please contact me. There is
a sign-up on the church side of splgrafton.org under Servant
Ministries and then Media Ministry or go directly
at SignUp.com: http://signup.com/go/8Qfkxv .
With 5 services every weekend, there are many opportunities to
serve. The first couple times, it is helpful to have a parent sit
with them to assist if necessary. Powerpoints are used, but 10-15
minutes of training will explain the unique aspects of our setup
and things to be aware of in worship.
4) Playing
piano/instrument for worship is a great
way to encourage students to use their gifts for the Lord.
Often classical pieces are fine to use in worship or
there many levels of piano books with hymns and worship songs in
them. Pieces should be practiced to their very best so as to assist
(not distract) in worship. I want to encourage students of
intermediate skill level or higher to aim for playing in church.
Students at an elementary skill level can aim to play for chapel
services. Please contact Miss Bremer if
you are interested - even if a piece isn't ready or not even chosen
yet!
|
Classes
singing in worship...
This is part of who we are at St. Paul. Not only does
learning songs put God's word in their mind & heart, but it
also teaches our kids to use their gifts in serving the Lord. I am
glad we will be worshipping together.
Music Schedules (printable) can be found HERE (also
linked at the top right). Song lyrics for classes and Children's Choir
are
HERE (also linked at the right). |
|
Gr. K-8
Students will sing "Who You Say I Am" by Hillsong
Worship for Worship on Sun., Jan. 26.
The last name of the student determines which service
time. Please note: JuBellate members (and siblings) should
come to 11am. And if a family has multiple names, choose one
service for your entire family.
If there is a conflict for
your family, please let me or your child's homeroom teacher know.
We are also trying to teach our kids the importance of
communicating when commitments must be missed.
9:30 am L-Z sing in Worship
11 am A-K sing in Worship (with JuBellate)
Later this
Year:
Sat., Feb. 22, 5 pm Gr. Kind-2 sing in Worship
Sat., March 14, 5 pm Gr. 6-8 sing in Worship
Sat., April 25, 5 pm Gr. 3-5 sing in Worship
Sun., May 10, 9:30 am Pre-Kindergarten sings in Worship
Sun, May 17, 8am Gr. Kind-8 sing at end of school year
THANK YOU for your
partnership in making worship a
priority! "I will sing
of steadfast love and justice; to you, O Lord, I will make music." (Psalm
101:1)
|
Choir/JuBellate
Notes...
ALL Choirs: Music
Schedules (printable) can be found HERE (also
linked at the top right).
Song lyrics for classes and Children's Choir
are
HERE (also linked at the right). |
|
Fri., May 15, 2:00 & 6:30 pm St. Paul Band
& Choirs Spring Concert
Children's Choir:
Jan 26 @ 9:30 or 11am; Feb. 9 @ 11am; Feb. 22 @ 5pm (Gr. K-2);
March 18 @ 4:30pm; May 3 @ 11am; May 15-Spring Concert; May 17 @
8am.
PraisePower:
Jan 26 @ 9:30 or 11am; Feb. 26 @ 4:30pm; March 8 @ 11am;
April 5 @ 9:30am; April 25@ 5pm (Gr. 3-5); May 15-Spring Concert;
May 17 @ 8am.
JiVE:
Jan 26 @ 9:30 or 11am; Feb. 2 @ 9:30am; March 11 @
4:30pm; March 14 @ 5pm (Gr. 6-8); April 19 @ 8am; April 25@ 5pm
(Gr. 3-5); May 15-Spring Concert; May 17 @
8am.
JuBellate:
Jan 26 @ 11am; March 4 @ 4:30pm; March 14 @ 5pm (Gr.
6-8); April 25@ 5pm (Gr. 3-5); May 15-Spring Concert; May 17 @
8am.
Eligibility Reminders:
Gr. 5-8 students in
extracurricular Music Groups (Jazz Band, JiVE, Chapel Singers &
JuBellate). Eligibility is checked every 2 weeks. The music
handbook specifices the requirements. You get a 2-week warning if
your grades are low. If they don't come up to the minimum
requirements, then students may not be involved in practice or
performances until their grades are high enough at the next
eligibility check.
|
Miscellaneous General Music Notes:
|
General Music
Grading Rubric
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|
Kindergarten... beat, pitch (M, S) |
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| 1st
Grade... pitch (D,
M, S) |
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| 2nd
Grade... pitch (D,
M, S, L) |
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| 3rd
Grade...
studying Beethoven for MSO field trip |
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| 4th
Grade...
studying Beethoven (recorders start at the end of
Jan) |
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| 5th Gr Non-Band
Music... (sometimes we use
classroom.google.com) |
|
|
studying Beethoven for MSO field
trip
|
|
| 6-8th Gr
Non-Band Music... (sometimes we use
classroom.google.com) |
|
| music
history project in groups present on Jan 21 |
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by Valerie Bremer on November 24, 2019
Below are 4 areas to check out:
1) General notes,
2) Classes singing in worship,
3) Choir/JuBellate Notes
4) General Music Class notes. At the right are links to
pages with more specific information...
--------------------->>>
General
Notes...
1)
Christmas Services for Gr. 4-8,
1-3, and PK/Kindergarten start this Wed, Dec.
4. You can find scripts and songs by clicking
on the Christmas service link at the right.
2) Christmas Band and Choir Concert is Friday, Dec. 13
at 2:00 & 6:30pm. Children's Choir, PraisePower,
& JiVE join the Beginning, Concert & Jazz Bands in their
annual Christmas Concert in the church. Choir members can go to the
Song Lyrics page at the right for lyrics and tracks to sing along
with. Choir families please bring 2 large bottles of juice for the
refreshments afterward. An email of details (pdf) was also
sent home before thanksgiving. Come join us!
3) Sun, Dec. 15 is the Jesus is the Reason for
the Season breakfast! The following was shared
by Mrs. Nichole Haas, who volunteered to coordinate music for the
Jesus Breakfast...
Performers Needed!! On Sunday, December 15th grades 3
& 4 will be hosting the Jesus is the Reason Breakfast from
8:45-10:45am. We are looking for children to assist with
entertainment. Your child can play an instrument or sing 1-3
Christmas songs by themselves or in small groups. Please note that
it should be well rehearsed. If your child has an interest in
performing a musical number (singing, piano, or other instrument),
please use the link to choose a time slot.
https://signup.com/go/wzLrHrZ
Your child will be responsible for showing up 5
minutes early for their performance and should be dressed festively
or have church attire. [Note: A piano, CD player, music stand and
microphone will be available.]
4) Piano Available for free/minimal cost. A
congregation member has an upright piano available and would love
to find a good home for it. This could be the Christmas gift for
your child taking lessons. Contact Peter directly
at 262-388-1403 to learn more.
5)Helpers are needed for running
powerpoint in chapel/weekend worship services (all
year long). If your 6th grade student (or older) would
like to do it, please contact me. There is a sign-up on the
church side of splgrafton.org under Servant Ministries and then
Media Ministry or go directly
at SignUp.com: http://signup.com/go/8Qfkxv .
With 5 services every weekend, there are many opportunities to
serve. The first couple times, it is helpful to have a parent sit
with them to assist if necessary. Powerpoints are used, but 10-15
minutes of training will explain the unique aspects of our setup
and things to be aware of in worship.
6) Playing piano/instrument for
worship is a great way to encourage students to
use their gifts for the Lord. Often classical pieces are
fine to use in worship or there many levels of piano books
with hymns and worship songs in them. Pieces should be practiced to
their very best so as to assist (not distract) in worship. I want
to encourage students of intermediate skill level or higher to aim
for playing in church. Students at an elementary skill level can
aim to play for chapel services. Please
contact Miss Bremer if you are interested - even if a piece isn't
ready or not even chosen yet!
|
Classes singing in
worship...
This is part of who we are at St. Paul. Not only does
learning songs put God's word in their mind & heart, but it
also teaches our kids to use their gifts in serving the Lord. I am
glad we will be worshipping together.
Music Schedules (printable) can be found HERE (also
linked at the top right). Song lyrics for classes and Children's Choir
are
HERE (also linked at the right). |
|
Gr. K-8 Students will sing "Mighty Fortress" by Paul
Baloche for Reformation Worship on Sun., Oct. 27. The last name of
the student determines which service time. Please note:
JuBellate members (and siblings) should come to 11am. And if a
family has multiple names, choose one service for your entire
family. If there
is a conflict for your family, please let me or your child's
homeroom teacher know. We are also trying to teach our kids the
importance of communicating when commitments must be missed.
9:30 am A-K sing in Worship
11 am L-Z sing in Worship (with JuBellate)
THANK YOU for your partnership
in making worship a priority! "I will sing of steadfast love and justice;
to you, O Lord, I will make music." (Psalm
101:1)
|
Choir/JuBellate Notes...
ALL Choirs: Music
Schedules (printable) can be found HERE (also
linked at the top right).
Song lyrics for classes and Children's Choir
are
HERE (also linked at the right). |
Children's Choir:
Dec. 11-Gr. 1-3 Christmas Service; Dec 13-Christmas Concert;
Dec. 15 @8am
PraisePower:
Dec. 4 or 11-Christmas Service; Dec. 8
@9:30 am; Dec 13-Christmas Concert.
JiVE:
Nov. 16 @5pm; Dec. 4-Christmas Service; Dec. 8
@11am; Dec 13-Christmas Concert.
JuBellate:
Dec. 4-Christmas Service; Dec. 8 @11am; March 4 @4:30pm;
May 17 @8am w/Gr. K-8.
Eligibility Reminders:
Gr. 5-8 students in
extracurricular Music Groups (Jazz Band, JiVE, Chapel Singers &
JuBellate). Eligibility is checked every 2 weeks. The music
handbook specifices the requirements. You get a 2-week warning if
your grades are low. If they don't come up to the minimum
requirements, then students may not be involved in practice or
performances until their grades are high enough at the next
eligibility check.
|
Miscellaneous General Music Notes:
|
General Music
Grading Rubric
|
|
Kindergarten... working on
Christmas |
|
| 1st
Grade... working on
Christmas |
|
| 2nd
Grade...
working on Christmas |
|
| 3rd
Grade...
working on Christmas |
|
| 4th
Grade...
handbell piece for Christmas service |
|
| 5th Gr Non-Band
Music... (sometimes we use
classroom.google.com) |
|
|
working on Christmas
|
|
| 6-8th Gr
Non-Band Music... (sometimes we use
classroom.google.com) |
|
| working on
Christmas |
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