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MUSIC CLASS NEWS

HOLIDAY CONCERTS:

December 9th, 2009 at 9am Kindergarten's presentation of the musical "When The Penguins Saved Christmas"

December 9th, 2009 at 2:30p.m. First Grade's presentation of the musical "When The Penguins Saved Christmas"

December 9th, 2009 at 3:30p.m. Second Grade's presentation of the musical "When The Penguins Saved Christmas"

December 15th, 2009 at 3:30p.m. Third Grade's presentation of the musical "Mrs. Claus and The Great Elf Rebellion"

December 15th, 2009 at 4:30p.m. Fourth Grade's presentation of the musical "Mrs. Claus and The Great Elf Rebellion"

December 17th, 2009 at 3:30p.m. Fifth/Sixth Grade's presentation of the musical "Mrs. Claus and The Great Elf Rebellion"

 

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silvestrini@dadeschools.net

(305) 661-7661

 

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MAGNET APPLICATIONS FOR SOUTH MIAMI MIDDLE SCHOOL are now being distributed by Mrs. Gomez to students who are interested in auditioning. Please pass by the music room and get your copies. PARENTS MUST FILL OUT TWO APPLICATIONS, ONE FOR THE SCHOOL AND ANOTHER ONE THAT MUST BE MAILED TO THE MIAMI-DADE PUBLIC SCHOOL OFFICE IN DOWNTOWN. Deadline to submit both applications is January 15.

PHOTO GALLERY

Recently, scientists have turned their attention to the effect that music has on the brain. Studies show that listening to music, as well as executing a musical instrument, triggers a series of multifunctioning processes in the brain.

Since playing an instrument involves reading, listening, focusing, mathematical thinking, and emotional/communicative development, it is an essential part of our existence and it should be considered as a vital aspect of a child's education.

The best part of music education is that it serves as an expressive/creative outlet for children while giving them a sense of self-accomplishment that they might not receive in other subject areas.

Visit the links below to read articles related to the subject. I would love to hear your comments!

Music and the Self - Petr Janata (Department of Psychology and Center for Mind and Brain, University of California, Davis, CA, USA.

Music Education and Childhood Brain Development by Annette Kingsbury

Can Music Education Improve Kids' Grades and Make Them Smarter?

 

 

 

 

HOME LEARNING

Grades K - 2

Lyrics and Script to Musical "When the Penguins Saved Christmas"

Grades 3 - 6

Lyrics and Script to Musical "Mrs. Claus and The Great Elf Rebellion"

If Music Be the Food of FCAT,

Play On!!!!

The small, black arrow points to the region of our brain devoted to music appreciation and music-making. This picture was clipped from the Ottawa Citizen Newspaper, scanned and edited for uploading.