March 26th, 2012
Spring Programs Date Change
Millikin’s Spring Programs will take place on Tuesday, May 15th, 2012 in the Millikin gym.
Grades K-1 9:00 a.m.
Grades 2-3 10:00 a.m.
Grades 4-5 1:15 p.m.
October 16th, 2011
2012 Performance Dates
Thursday, March 1st, 2012 7:00 p.m.- 38th Annual Music in Our Schools Concert- H.S. Gym, Be there at 6:45 p.m., 4th and 5th grade choir students only
Sunday, April 29th, 2012 12:45 p.m.- 4th and 5th grade chorus students will sing the National Anthem at the PTA 5K Fun Run. The race begins at 1:00 p.m. We will meet in the middle school bus parking lot. You may wear a race t-shirt or your Millikin t-shirt.
Monday, May 7th, 2012- All Unit Choir Concert- H.S. Gym, 7:00 p.m., 4th and 5th grade chorus students only
Monday, May 14th, 2012- 5th grade Recorder Concert- H.S. gym 7:00 p.m. All 5th graders are encouraged to attend.
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012- Northside Spring Program, Northside gym (4-5 9:00 a.m.) (2-3 10:15 a.m.) (K-1 2:00 p.m.)
Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012- Millikin Spring Programs, Millikin gym (K-1 9:00 a.m.) (2-3 10:00 a.m.) (4-5 1:15 p.m.)
October 16th, 2011
What are we doing in music right now?
Grade 1 (Millikin)- Students are imitating, creating, and performing body percussion sounds in music class. Students are pictured here performing a hand clap game to the song “A Sailor Went to Sea, Sea, Sea.”
October 10th, 2011
What are we doing in music right now?
Grade K (Millikin)- Students learned the shapes of 3 different instruments- the triangle, the woodblock, and the hand drum. Students learned how to properly play the instruments, identify them by sight and sound, and play them to the beat of a song.
October 10th, 2011
What are we doing in music right now?
Grade 2 (Millikin)- Students reading music while playing along to the song “Country Gardens” by Percy Grainger.
October 10th, 2011
What are we doing in music right now?
Grade 4 – Students square dancing to the song “Grandma’s Feather Bed.”
October 10th, 2011
What are we doing in music right now?
Grade K (Northside)- Students learned the shapes of 3 different instruments- the triangle, the woodblock, and the hand drum. Students learned how to properly play the instruments, identify them by sight and sound, and play them to the beat of a song.
September 21st, 2011
Patriotic Assembly
Millikin students worked very hard to prepare patriotic music for Friday’s assembly. I am very proud of their singing! Students sang The Star Spangled Banner, America, America the Beautiful, and a Patriotic Medley (You’re a Grand Old Flag, This Land is Your Land, and America).
September 6th, 2011
Harvest Fest Talent Show
Sunday, September 25th, 2011
3:00-4:00 pm
City Park
You don’t want to miss performances by high school, middle school, and 4th and 5th grade students!
Talent Show Auditions
Who: Open to all 4th/5th grade students
When: Friday, September 9th, 2011
Where: Millikin Music Room
Time: 7:45-8:25 a.m.
Typically, soloists or small groups perform vocal or instrumental acts for the Talent Show. Students must have their acts approved by Ms. Arndt on September 9th. Those acts that are approved by Ms. Arndt will then be able to sign-up for a final audition at the high school. The final auditions will take place at the high school on Tuesday, September 13th after school. Not all students that audition will be chosen. Sound equipment will be provided at the audition. Please bring c.d.’s, props, or other equipment that you need.
September 6th, 2011
Harvest Time Choral Festival- ALL 4th and 5th grade Students!!!!
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 — IN GENESEO CITY PARK
PERFORMANCES, TALENT SHOW, RAFFLES,
AUCTION, GAMES, & GREAT FOOD!
*In the case of rain, all activities will be moved to the high school.
SUNDAY SCHEDULE
| 1:00-1:30 pm | 7th and 8th grade Choirs |
| 1:30-2:00 pm | 1st half of Auction |
| 2:00-2:30 pm | High School Choirs |
| 2:30-3:00 pm | Last half of Auction |
| 3:00-4:00 pm | Talent Show (Auditions 9/13 @ HS) |
| 4:00-4:30 pm | Announce winners of raffles |
| 4:45 pm | Grand Finale, Choirs Grades 4-12
This year’s theme: “Songs of Transit!” |
All 4th and 5th grade students have been working very hard in chorus and during music class to prepare music for this concert and are strongly encouraged to attend the concert. Students should be ready to perform at the band shell by 4:30 pm. If students have a conflict and are unable to attend, parents need to send a note describing the reason for the student’s absence.