Blues Composition

We are working on our first real composition over the next week. It will be in the 12 bar blues style with blues lyrics. I hope to do some recording and post samples online. Check back soon. As well we are completing our first guitar test on the four main chords, G, C, D and Em.
Cheers
Ms. Hsu

Dates to remember

We have just started our new unit of guitar and it has been going great. We will be focusing on blues as the foundation of popular music and students will be composing their own blues. We have learned our first piece, "Horse with no name" by America. Here is an update of days that students do not need to be in school.
Nov 9 - Student conferences (1:30 - 3:30pm)
Nov 12 - Civic Holiday (remembrance day)
Nov 13 - Curriculum Development day

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Cheers
Ms. Hsu

Report cards will be given out next week.

Free reliable references

Please feel free to use the online resources below. They are safe and reliable. User ID's and passwords are available free for all students and parents, paid for by the Province of New Brunswick. Please email me for information.

EBSCO - text reference library, graded and reading leveled
http://search.ebscohost.com

e-library - text reference library (competitor for EBSCO)
http://www.proquestk12.com/

Encarta - Online encyclopedia (English and French)
http://encarta.msn.com/default.aspx
http://fr.ca.encarta.msn.com/default.aspx (french)

Study hard.
Cheer
Ms. Hsu

New Unit

We are starting guitar next week with a focus on blues history. If you have your own acoustic guitar feel free to bring it in. Advance guitar players will work on their own pieces and be responsible for teaching something like a riff or technique to the class. I am excited about this new unit. Students will also be composing their own blues and performing them. I hope to have them recorded . Stay tuned for recording uploads of performances.
Cheers
Ms. Hsu

First Group Performance

We performed our first group piece, what a wonderful world in music class on Friday. Here is a picture of some performers. I am trying to figure out how to post the sound files. Hope they will be done soon. Next Tuesday, Oct 16, there is no school for students as teachers are getting some professional development. Have a great weekend.
Cheers
Ms. Hsu

Very Exciting News

Great news. I have the pleasure to announce a field trip for the students in fine arts at OHS. We will be attending a musical "Forever Plaid" on Oct 19. Students will have to pay $10, and bring their own lunch. They will miss Period 2-4, and will be expected to make up the work that they miss. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions (winnie.hsu@nbed.nb.ca, or 357-4015).
Cheers
Ms. Hsu

PS: I will post a copy of the permission slip later, money and slips are due to me by Oct 5th.

Notice of invitation to participate in a YAC

Hello,
The fredericton Community Foundation's Youth Advisory Council (YAC) is looking for new members. Students would be on a committee that allocates and advises regarding funds to support youth in our area. The first meeting will be Tuesday, Oct 9th at 6:30pm at 390 King St, Fredericton (above Robert Simmonds). For more information contact c0qvi@unb.ca or 260-7606, Jordan McLeod.
As well the Military Family Resource centre is also looking for YAC members. The meetings are held at OHS, Thursday Oct 11, 25th, 3:30- 4:30pm. Contact 446-5157 or thecentre_mfrc@rogers.com. There will be refreshments served.

These are a great opportunity to get involved in the community and have your voice heard.
Cheers
Ms. Hsu