Audition update

Please check the "Media" page for an update of MP3's for use in the auditions this Tuesday and Wednesday for ICMS's presentation of "Honk!"

Media Page Update

Please check out the media page for the Pops Chorale parts to practice with.

Fundraiser Money DUE!

Thank you for all of you who came and supported our band and choir concerts.

A gentle reminder.  Our fundraiser money is due Thursday!!!!  Our bill is due to our company and with our fall break, we need to collect the money immediately.  Thank you for your cooperation and please let us know if there is an issue.  Otherwise we need the money by Thursday's dismissal so we can have our financial accountant settle personal balances.  Thank you and enjoy fall break!

Media Update

The choral selections for the upcoming September concert have been placed on the media page.  Please use these resources to help in practicing material for PPNs.  Our concert is quickly approaching so help the group by helping yourself away from the choir room.  Remember, PRACTICE at home, REHEARSE at school!

PPN 3

PPN #2 is due in today in class.  PPN #3 will go out today as well and be due next Wednesday the 12th.  Please look on the Media page for listening and practicing options

Quarter 1 PPN 1

PPN #1 went out in the last choir course.  The due date is 8/16 by the end of the day for a total of 80 minutes worth of practice time, up to 100 for extra credit.  Please refer to the Choir Department page for a printable PPN as well as more information about PPN's found in the Choral Handbook, also available on the Choir Department page.

ICMS Music Department Fundraiser Kickoff!

We are announcing our kick-off for the ICMS Music Department fundraiser!  Last year was a brilliant success and the revenue raised helped us purchase our quality performance Clavinova that has greatly improved our program.  As we kick off this year, just a few pointers:

• Money is collected when products come in, do not collect money up front
• Please sell to those you know are reliable for purchasing the products
• Products may NOT be returned once ordered.  Students are responsible for collecting the revenue for each product they submit to order
• Keep your eye on the prize!  Set a goal for yourself and, GO!  Any help is still help!
• Order forms are due 8 - 20/21; products in 9 – 10/11; money due 9 – 17/18

Please feel free to contact Mr. Dobell or Mr. Wingett for questions or concerns!  Also, be sure to check out our blog at icmsmusic.blogspot.com for any updates or information.  Thank you so much for your help and remember, every little bit counts to improving our program!

ICE Movie Night

ICE will be hosting its First “Movie Night” on August 17th at 7:00 in the ICMS Gym showing How to Train your Dragon. ICE is asking for any donations of soda, candy, air-pop popcorn, vegetable oil, popcorn seasoning, and water or anything else that can be used for concessions in order to raise money for the beautification of our school.  Please bring any questions or donations to Mr. Dobell in the music room.

Movie Information:

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/22179895/ICE%20Flyer.pdf

7th Grade General Music Students Learn Ballet

Last Thursday and Friday, as part of the their Musical Performance Unit, ICMS 7^th graders took part in free Ballet lessons from instructor Jordan Lugar of Lawrence.  Students learned a variety of techniques from ballet stretches, to the 5 placement positions, to 6 dance techniques such a plié.  Students then took the techniques learned and performed a modern ballet routine to the Faith Hill feature from the movie soundtrack Pearl Harbor.  Thank you to Mr. Quinn and Ms. Lugar for their support and to our 7^th graders for there performance efforts and talents!

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   ~ICMS Music Department