Greetings from the Music Room, Dear Families,

It has been an exciting time as we have begun preparations for both the Lantern Walk and the Thanksgiving Luncheon. By now, most of the students are quite familiar with the Lantern Walk songs, with Fourth and Fifth graders playing on their ukuleles and singing along at the same time.

The Thanksgiving Luncheon is going to be a lovely experiment. All of the grades will be participating in a Thanksgiving Day song and dance, complete with at least four different types of instruments. We have been working hard, and the student can be proud of all their efforts.

Second grade through Sixth Grade

Parents, please continue to make sure that your child has the appropriate music-making supplies each week. Also, they should be playing at home on a consistent basis and performing for you on occasion.

This month’s record time features my favorite hour of classical piano music. The Goldberg Variations by Johann Sebastian Bach are a collection of an aria and 30 variations that are each unique, interesting, and virtuosic. To my mind, the best version is Glen Gould’s 1956 recording. I prefer it to the one he released in 1981. Please share this music with your children.

Thanks,

Ben