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

What a wonderful world Music

Update

Grade 10's have mostly completed their first keyboard piece of the year. We are done 2 musical eras, and will be starting Baroque next week. Today we got started on our first group piece. It is What a wonderful world by Louis Armstrong. The goal is to learn to play as a group, which a quite a challenge. We will record the piece and post it on the blog. Stay tuned for Grade 10 music recording debut. Have a great weekend.
Cheers
Ms. Hsu

PS: Check out this note reading game and post your high score to brag to others how great you are.
http://www.novelgames.com/flashgames/game.php?id=42

Also check out this article about how music is being used to get a message across, and you get to work on your French.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7010749.stm

Open House

Sept 20th is OHS' Open House. Everyone is welcome. Hope to see you there.
We are just finishing our first piece, Ode to Joy on the Keyboard. We will have our first written test next week.
Have a great week.
Ms. Hsu