VERTICAL RAISE One more week to go! We have made $10,922 so far of our $25K goal. Get going! Harmonics: A reminder that 100% of the monies made will go directly to your tour account! SEE'S CANDY See's orders will arrive on Tuesday; you can pick yours up after school that day. THIS WEEK'S HOMEWORK This week's homework is on scales/solfege (yes, again—it seems we didn't all understand it last time). Get the assignment done before this week's quiz and your class will automatically get 2 XCR points! HARMONICS REHEARSALS Rehearsals this week are as follows: Monday, 2/10: Finish solo auditions Wednesday, 2/12: Rehearsal, advisory/lunch Saturday, 2/15: Rehearsal and parent performance, 1-5 pm Our Saturday rehearsal will end with a performance for your parents! The performance will begin at 4:15 pm; be sure to invite them! BLOG PEER EDIT Our next blog edit is this Friday! As soon as we're done with yearbook pictures, we will begin. Be sure to have your blog ready to go. If you are missing any listening assignments, please go to the listening page to make it up. Speaking of blogs: the first peer edit of the semester was erroneously scored at 47 points when it should have been worth 40 points. Scores have now been adjusted in the gradebook. YEARBOOK PHOTOS! We will take our ensemble photos for the yearbook on Friday during class. Please bring your performance attire with you; no performance attire, no picture for you. You will have a few minutes to change at the beginning of the period before we take the photo, and then you'll change into your street clothes again. Women, you do not have to put your hair up, but red lipstick must be worn! All students: we *do* see your feet, so please bring your black socks/tights/shoes. SING SHIRTS The concert is just around the corner, and it's time to order shirts! Please fill out this form by Wednesday, 2/12: tinyurl.com/singshirts GRADE FIX FORM Grades have been updated (it's my new semester resolution) and are now calculating. If something is wrong with your grade, please fill this form out: tinyurl.com/gradefixes. You'll receive an email when I've addressed your concern. It is never too late to fix an incorrect grade. Remember, I only work on grades on Wednesdays and Sundays, so do not expect an instant update. Please allow a week for the update to reflect. TIME TO RESET We have earned every bit of the break that is coming our way next week! I hope you'll take some time to study your music for "Sing" but more than that, to rest and relax. We all need it!
VERTICAL RAISE In case you didn't get the handout, the photos at the bottom of this post will explain them. Have a look at page 2 and be ready to submit your email addresses! Prizes are given if you have them at your class's meeting, so...be ready! QUIZ B Last Friday we didn't have time for our quiz. Plan to take it on Monday! SEE'S CANDY See's orders are due to me (with payment) on Wednesday. Even number class periods, set an alarm so you don't forget! SUCCULENT SOCIETY! For those who want community service: we are going to work on updating Ms. Cahn's memorial garden by the Lincoln Center. This week is a really fun week: the plants go into the ground!! Here's the rough plan: Tuesday, 1/29: Plant succulents, put down weed barrier and spread mulch Wednesday, 1/30: Put down rocks and finish anything left You will earn one hour of community service per session. Please bring shovels, spades, and gardening gloves if you have them (make sure your name is on them!) Be prepared: we might go over into lunch. Rain or shine! Meet in my classroom so that we can leave your stuff secure and so we can get everyone signed in (and therefore no advisory except for those working in the garden). THIS WEEK'S HOMEWORK This week's homework is on note values/complete the measure. Get the assignment done before this week's quiz and your class will automatically get 2 XCR points! HARMONICS REHEARSALS Students going on tour: we will have lunch rehearsals this week on Monday and Thursday, as well as our first extended rehearsal this Saturday, 2/1 from 10 am - 3 pm. Be ready to work hard! BLOG PEER EDIT MAKEUP If you missed last week's blog peer edit, please plan to attend the make-up on Wednesday at the beginning of lunch. GRADE FIX FORM Grades have been updated (it's my new semester resolution) and are now calculating. If something is wrong with your grade, please fill this form out: tinyurl.com/gradefixes. You'll receive an email when I've addressed your concern. It is never too late to fix an incorrect grade. Remember, I only work on grades on Wednesdays and Sundays, so do not expect an instant update. Please allow a week for the update to reflect.
 SUCCULENT SOCIETY! For those who want community service: we are going to work on updating Ms. Cahn's memorial garden by the Lincoln Center. Here's the rough plan: Tuesday, 1/22: Pull weeds, clean, [temporarily] remove river rocks Wednesday, 1/23: Amend soil, prepare area for planting, Tuesday, 1/29: Plant and spread mulch Wednesday, 1/30: Hold in case of need You will earn one hour of community service per session. Please bring shovels, spades, and gardening gloves if you have them (make sure your name is on them!) Be prepared: we might go over into lunch. Rain or shine! Meet in my classroom so that we can leave your stuff secure and so we can get everyone signed in (and therefore no advisory except for those working in the garden). THIS WEEK'S HOMEWORK This week's homework is on scales/solfege syllables. Get the assignment done before this week's quiz and your class will automatically get 2 XCR points! Because we had Monday off, this week's quiz will be on Friday (not Thursday). TOUR Students going on tour: please come to an important meeting on Tuesday at lunch. Bring planners! BLOG PEER EDIT FRIDAY Three weeks of school have already passed and it's time for a peer update! Please make sure that you're ready and that you're not missing anything. Not sure? Check the listening page! GRADE FIX FORM Grades have been updated (it's my new semester resolution) and are now calculating. If something is wrong with your grade, please fill this form out: tinyurl.com/gradefixes. You'll receive an email when I've addressed your concern. It is never too late to fix an incorrect grade. Remember, I only work on grades on Wednesdays and Sundays, so do not expect an instant update. Please allow a week for the update to reflect.
CALENDAR REMINDERS Make sure that these dates are in your calendars for this semester: Sing: March 5 & 6 rehearsals; March 7 (performances @ 3 & 7:30 pm) Spring Performance Report: March 21 CMEA (all groups except Choral Union): April 25 Finale: May 9 (classical choirs); May 15 (jazz choirs) BOOSTER MEETING: TUESDAY, 1/14 Tell your parents! Our next music booster meeting is 1/14, beginning at 7:30 pm in Room 91. 10 XCR points when your parent attends. ONLINE INFORMATION FORM The following people didn't complete the form (and therefore have an F in class!). Go to tinyurl.com/lcsingerinfo to get it filled out NOW!  SUCCULENTS! Want a plant and didn't get one the first time? I will have pots and plants for you if you wish to grow a plant! Come get yours at lunch on Monday! For those who want community service: we are going to work on updating Ms. Cahn's memorial garden by the Lincoln Center. Here's the rough plan: Tuesday, 1/22: Pull weeds, clean, [temporarily] remove river rocks Wednesday, 1/23: Amend soil, prepare area for planting, Tuesday, 1/29: Plant and spread mulch Wednesday, 1/30: Hold in case of need You will earn one hour of community service per session. Be prepared: we might go over into lunch. WRITING ASSESSMENT I am very pleased with how well the assessment went last week. If you were not in class or unable to take it, please plan to attend the make-up at lunch on Tuesday 1/14. It will probably take most of lunch; plan accordingly. THIS WEEK'S HOMEWORK Our next Music History component comes this week: the Classical Period. Bring a highlighter to class with you and be ready to hear about the characteristics of this period. Get the assignment done before this week's quiz and your class will automatically get 5 XCR points! GRADE FIX FORM If something is wrong with your grade, please fill this form out: tinyurl.com/gradefixes. You'll receive an email when I've addressed your concern. It is never too late to fix an incorrect grade.
WELCOME BACK! I hope you had a wonderful holiday break and got some well-deserved rest and relaxation. Here's to a wonderful semester! CALENDAR REMINDERS Make sure that these dates are in your calendars for this semester: Sing: March 5 (rehearsal); March 6-7 (performances @ 7:30 pm; add 2 pm matinee on Saturday) Spring Performance Report: March 21 CMEA (all groups except Choral Union): April 25 Finale: May 9 (classical choirs); May 15 (jazz choirs) CHECK YOUR ATTENDANCE! As I was working on grades, I noticed that a large number of you have unexcused absences. Please check your attendance and make sure you/your parent have excused your absences! SUCCULENTS! Want a plant? I will have pots and plants for you if you wish to grow a plant! First come, first served at lunch on our first day back! WORK PARTIES Monday, Jan. 6: 9 am - noon Work parties can be used for extra credit, community service or make-up for pre-approved excused performance absences. GRADE FIX FORM If something is wrong with your grade, please fill this form out: tinyurl.com/gradefixes. You'll receive an email when I've addressed your concern. It is never too late to fix an incorrect grade.
POINSETTIAS & CHRISTMAS GREENS We have extras and they have to go! $10 Poinsettias $35 Wreaths $27 Swags If you're interested, bring your money in ASAP--first come first serve. Make checks out to Lincoln HS or pay with Venmo (LincolnHSMusicBoosters) or PayPal (send $ to lincolnhsmusicboosters@gmail.com). CONCERT REPORTS Your reports are due on Monday during class; a reminder was sent to you via Band on Sunday evening. Please make sure you're ready to go and have done your writing to the best of your abilities. If you are absent on Monday, you must attend the make-up peer edit on Wednesday immediately after the 2nd period final. There are no makeups after that. WORK PARTIES This week there are two: Tuesday, Dec. 17: 3:15-5:15 pm Thursday, Dec. 19: 1-5 pm We will paint, clean, file and pull music, and get as many things ready for Semester 2 as we can. Wear work clothes! Work parties can be used for extra credit, community service or make-up for pre-approved excused performance absences. Sign up on the white board if you're planning to attend one or both days. Remember, if you missed a performance, you must make up the hours before the end of this week or your grade will remain a "0." There will be another SHORT work party on 1/6 in the late morning/early afternoon. Stay tuned to band for more information. TOUR There is a tour meeting this Tuesday 12/17 at lunch in Room 91. We will discuss rehearsal schedules. You will receive music to learn and also an account statement. Our second payment of $200 was due November 27. If you didn't already, please bring that with you. You can pay in the following ways: -Fundraising proceeds -Cash -Check (payable to LIncoln High School) -Venmo (@LincolnHSMusicBoosters) -PayPal (to avoid fees, use the "send money" option for lincolnhsmusicboosters@gmail.com) QUIZZES If you missed a quiz, they can be made up at lunch through Thursday of this week. Make sure you're not missing any! BLOGS The listening blog peer edit make-up will be on Tuesday, Dec. 17 at lunch. There is no make-up after Tuesday so please make sure you are there. GRADE FIX FORM If something is wrong with your grade, please fill this form out: tinyurl.com/gradefixes. You'll receive an email when I've addressed your concern. Lots of grades will be entered on Monday and Tuesday, so don't panic yet!
It's baaaaack! Sorry for the weeks without announcements. Here we go: POINSETTIAS I have been able to order more poinsettias. If you would like to sell more, please take an order form from the top of the cubbies and bring it in with your money. We will order at least 100 more, probably 150, so get selling. MATILDA EXTRA CREDIT If you performed in or saw our show, fill out this form by Friday 11/22 for your extra credit: https://tinyurl.com/listeningxcr You will receive 5 extra credit points towards your blog/report grade. WINTERSONG WORK PARTIES It's time! This weekend we will paint 6 houses, sew a bunch of aprons, do a bunch of crafts, decorate, and get as many things ready for Wintersong as we can. Sign up on the board if you're planning to attend one or both days. BIG BONE SINGERS This year, Lincoln is the home team for the Big Bone Game, which will be held on Thanksgiving Day here at Lincoln. We will be responsible for the performance of the National Anthem in addition to our Lincoln Hymn. Any student interested in singing may perform. All rehearsals are mandatory: Wed. 11/20, Friday, 11/22, Mon. 11/25 and Tue 11/26 at lunch. Students who miss a rehearsal will not be allowed to perform. More information is available on the BBS page on my website: 2019 Big Bone Singers TOUR Our second payment of $200 is due November 27. You can pay in the following ways: -Fundraising proceeds -Cash -Check (payable to LIncoln High School) -Venmo (@LincolnHSMusicBoosters) -PayPal (to avoid fees, use the "send money" option for lincolnhsmusicboosters@gmail.com) We have a whopping 66 students going on tour! This includes all students who issued a written response and/or paid their deposit. For those who did not, you have been added to the wait list; if students drop out or are unable to go, I will add you at that point. Stay tuned for rehearsal and schedule details; we will be rehearsing before school goes on Winter Break. QUIZZES If you miss a quiz, they can be made up on advisory days. You can make them up at brunch, advisory or lunch. Quizzes cannot be made up during class. BLOGS Because of Performing Arts Day on Friday, we missed a listening. We will make that up on Monday. Missed a listening? Visit the listening page to hear the piece you missed. Your absence from class is not a reason to not complete a listening assignment and be ready for peer edits. If you need to verify specifics of what you heard, check with a classmate or with me at brunch or lunch. THIS WEEK'S HOMEWORK This week's homework is our next unit in music history: the Baroque. Pick up the handout on Monday; the Classmarker assignment can be completed in class. WINTER CONCERT POSTPONED The performance has been postponed to December. Details will follow on Tuesday and this website will be updated to reflect new details. GRADE FIX FORM If something is wrong with your grade, please fill this form out: tinyurl.com/gradefixes. You'll receive an email when I've addressed your concern. Note: remember that I only enter grades twice a week (Wednesday and Sunday).
I hope you enjoyed your week off as much as I did! Just a few more weeks and it will be the Winter Break, so let's dig in! MATTRESS FUNDRAISER You did a wonderful job but unfortunately we did not win the pizza party—that honor went to String Orchestra. Bellissima took 2nd place though! (GOOD JOB!) SJSU MUSIC MAJOR FOR A DAY The registration deadline is TODAY. If you're interested, go read about it and get signed up!: http://www.sjsu.edu/music/prospective_students/be_music_major_for_a_day/ QUIZZES If you miss a quiz, they can be made up on advisory days. You can make them up at brunch, advisory or lunch. Quizzes cannot be made up during class. BLOGS Our next peer edit is this Friday. Missed a listening? Visit the listening page to hear the piece you missed. Your absence from class is not a reason to not complete a listening assignment and be ready for peer edits. If you need to verify specifics of what you heard, check with a classmate or with me at brunch or lunch. CLASSMARKER.COM This week's homework is a review of the material covered in weeks 1-5. Please USE YOUR NOTES and complete the assignment before the quiz on Thursday. If you are missing theory from the first grading period, your name is listed below with the name of the assignment missing. The deadline to get these done is this Friday, Oct. 11. Makeups after this point are not allowed, so get them done.  TOUR INFORMATION/SIGNUP If you are intending to come on tour, please sign up and find all information here: https://tinyurl.com/2020toursignup Deadline to sign up and pay your $100 deposit is October 25. GRADE FIX FORM If something is wrong with your grade, please fill this form out: tinyurl.com/gradefixes. You'll receive an email when I've addressed your concern. Note: remember that I only enter grades twice a week (Wednesday and Sunday).
GRADING PERIOD ENDS 9/20 Six weeks of school already! Make sure you're staying up with your work. MATTRESS FUNDRAISER--1 WEEK TO GO Have you gotten any referrals? If so, fill out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfmuGRyV4_ktu8me6PdrUhpf-TztBh8XSCruwoAdPI6MKnR6A/viewform The class with the most referrals will win a pizza party! Here's where we're at: 40 Bellissima 39 Women 21 Choral Union 19 Chamber 8 Men's Choir 7 Estetica QUIZZES If you miss a quiz, they can be made up on advisory days. You can make them up at brunch, advisory or lunch. Quizzes cannot be made up during class. BLOGS Our first peer edit was last week. If you missed it, you must attend the lunch makeup on Wednesday. Missed a listening? Visit the listening page to hear the piece you missed. Your absence from class is not a reason to not complete a listening assignment and be ready for peer edits. If you need to verify specifics of what you heard, check with a classmate or with me at brunch or lunch. CLASSMARKER.COM This week's homework is on keyboard note names. Please USE YOUR NOTES and complete the assignment before the quiz on Thursday. You will get an introduction in class on Monday. Do not complete the assignment until after the presentation. TOUR INFORMATION/SIGNUP If you are intending to come on tour, please sign up and find all information here: https://tinyurl.com/2020toursignup
GRADING PERIOD ENDS 9/20 Make sure you're staying on track in your classes. MATTRESS FUNDRAISER--2 WEEKS TO GO Have you gotten any referrals? If so, fill out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfmuGRyV4_ktu8me6PdrUhpf-TztBh8XSCruwoAdPI6MKnR6A/viewform The class with the most referrals will win a pizza party! Get going! QUIZZES If you miss a quiz, they can be made up on advisory days. You can make them up at brunch, advisory or lunch. Quizzes cannot be made up during class. FIRST MUSIC BOOSTER MEETING OF THE YEAR Please make sure that your parents attend on Tuesday, September 10, beginning at 7:30 pm in the Lincoln Center (notice location change). Mandatory for all interested in going on the Spring Tour. 10 XCR pts. when your parent attends! BLOGS If you didn't already receive your blog login information, please send me a message on Band. Our first peer edit is this week; be ready! Missed a listening? Visit the listening page to hear the piece you missed. Your absence from class is not a reason to not complete a listening assignment. If you need to verify specifics of what you heard, check with a classmate or with me at brunch or lunch. If you are struggling with your blog, you must come to my advisory on either Tuesday or Wednesday to get help. CLASSMARKER.COM Most of our homework assignments are completed using an online program called classmarker.com. Homework will be available beginning Monday and must be completed before the weekly quiz. This week's homework is on note names and values. Please USE YOUR NOTES and complete the assignment before the quiz on Thursday. You will get an introduction in class on Monday. Do not complete the assignment until after the presentation. If you didn't already receive your Classmarker login information, please send me a message on Band.
AND NOW...IT STARTS! Now that Labor Day is in the history books it is time for us to buckle down and get to work. Let's go... MATTRESS FUNDRAISER Have you gotten any referrals? If so, fill out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfmuGRyV4_ktu8me6PdrUhpf-TztBh8XSCruwoAdPI6MKnR6A/viewform The class with the most referrals will win a pizza party! Get going! CHOIR BLING! Back to School prices are in effect for coffee mugs and waterbottles--$5 each! Or, buy a Lincoln Choirs sticker for your Hydro for $2. Prices are good this week--get your bling at lunch. QUIZZES If you miss a quiz, they can be made up on advisory days. You can make them up at brunch, advisory or lunch. Quizzes cannot be made up during class. FIRST MUSIC BOOSTER MEETING OF THE YEAR Please make sure that your parents attend on Tuesday, September 10, beginning at 7:30 pm in the Small Gym. Mandatory for all interested in going on the Spring Tour. 10 XCR pts. when your parent attends! DOODLE FOR MATTRESS FUNDRAISER PERFORMANCE In order for us to figure out when the best time for our performances might be, please fill out the appropriate doodle: Bellissima: https://doodle.com/poll/pd6myd7csaragkwt Women, Men & Choral Union: https://doodle.com/poll/piiat9vxgkcirbeg Chamber Chorale: https://doodle.com/poll/v7ubwhwih6d8pqt3 Estetica: https://doodle.com/poll/a42awff5kyviapt7 Fill out the one for your class(es) by 5 pm on Wednesday. Remember, you will receive community service for this performance! BLOGS If you didn't already receive your blog login information, please send me a message on Band. Our first peer edit is already next week; be ready! Missed a listening? Visit the listening page to hear the piece you missed. Your absence from class is not a reason to not complete a listening assignment. If you need to verify specifics of what you heard, check with a classmate or with me at brunch or lunch. CLASSMARKER.COM Most of our homework assignments are completed using an online program called classmarker.com. Homework will be available beginning Monday and must be completed before the weekly quiz. This week's homework is on flat and sharp notes. Please USE YOUR NOTES and complete the assignment before the quiz on Friday (quiz day is Friday this week because of the holiday weekend). If you didn't already receive your Classmarker login information, please send me a message on Band. OFFICER ELECTIONS We will vote in class on Tuesday/Wednesday this week (so you can meet the candidates before voting).
MATTRESS FUNDRAISER On Monday, please report directly to Room 40 for a presentation on our best fundraiser of the year! There are lots of student perks for selling mattresses. Don't forget to bring your journal homework to turn in! TOUR We will be touring to Southern California this year during the February break. More information will come out soon with specifics! CUBBIES Claim your music cubby for your music. Put your name on the list on top of each cabinet if you wish to store your music folder in Room 91. First come, first serve. NOTE: Different cabinets are for different groups; make sure you've put your folder in the right place. "BAND" APP TEXTS Sign up to get our class/dept. notifications. Here are the links for every class: Per 1 Bellissima: https://band.us/n/a0a71aG456h9R Per 2 Men’s Choir: https://band.us/n/a4a41aG26eN9V Per. 3 Women’s Choir: https://band.us/n/a6a913G561heu Per. 4 Estetica: https://band.us/n/adaf14Ga67x7i Per. 5 Chamber Chorale: https://band.us/n/a0a212Gb7cQdN Per. 6 Choral Union: https://band.us/n/a0a017G279r8i BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT This Thursday is Back to School Night! If your parent/guardian attends, you will earn 10 XCR points for your grade. BLOGS This week we will begin blogging using student blogs! Previous students: login information remains the same. New students will receive blog info during class. CLASSMARKER.COM Most of our homework assignments are completed using an online program called classmarker.com. You will receive login information via your email address on Sunday evening. Homework will be available beginning Monday at 3:30 pm and must be completed before Thursday's quiz. This week's homework will be online after class on Tuesday. Please complete it before the quiz on Friday. OFFICER ELECTIONS We will vote in class on Tuesday/Wednesday this week (so you can meet the candidates before voting).
Welcome to the 2019-20 School Year! Here's where you'll find all the details for this class. Check it every week on Sunday night to stay up-to-date on homework, performances and everything in between.
FIRST WEEK DETAILS Did you fill out the student information Google form? Find it here. It's your first 10 points for class so get it done. Make sure you take the syllabus home to your parent, go over the requirements with them, and bring back the signed permission contract by Friday, August 23. This is also an assignment. +10 XCR pts. if turned in by 8/19, +5 if turned in by 8/22! TOUR We will be touring to Southern California this year during the February break. More information will come out soon with specifics! CUBBIES Claim your music cubby for your music. Put your name on the list on top of each cabinet if you wish to store your music folder in Room 91. First come, first serve. NOTE: Different cabinets are for different groups; make sure you've put your folder in the right place. PICTURE WALL Friday was picture wall day but a number of you didn't take your photos! Bring your childhood book (this year's theme) to class if you missed it and I'll get you taken care of this week. "BAND" APP TEXTS Sign up to get our class/dept. notifications. Here are the links for every class: Per 1 Bellissima: https://band.us/n/a0a71aG456h9R Per 2 Men’s Choir: https://band.us/n/a4a41aG26eN9V Per. 3 Women’s Choir: https://band.us/n/a6a913G561heu Per. 4 Estetica: https://band.us/n/adaf14Ga67x7i Per. 5 Chamber Chorale: https://band.us/n/a0a212Gb7cQdN Per. 6 Choral Union: https://band.us/n/a0a017G279r8i I NEED TA'S! I do not have a single TA! This is a huuuuuge need for the choral department. If you have a free class period and are able to help, I would very much appreciate it. Greatest periods of need: 2nd, 3rd, and 6th, but I will take you any period you're free! Send me a message on Band. CLASSMARKER.COM Most of our homework assignments are completed using an online program called classmarker.com. You will receive login information via your email address on Sunday evening. Homework will be available beginning Monday at 3:30 pm and must be completed before Thursday's quiz. OFFICER ELECTIONS Want to be an officer for class? Nominate yourself here by 9 pm on Wednesday, 8/22. Voting takes place on Friday. NEVER TOO LATE! This year, there was a schedule snafu with some choir folks and I am afraid that some new students got lost in the shuffle. Do you know someone who was supposed to be or wants to be in the Choral Program? Bring them to me at brunch, lunch or after school and I can help with their schedule change. We're in for a great year. Let's work to make it the best yet! |
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