ES: Specialists: Mrs. Armintrout, Music
MUSIC NEWS
Welcome back to school! I hope your summer break was fun and relaxing. I spent a good portion of my break singing lullabies to my first grandson, Avett, born June 21, 2010. This year's music schedule will be different than in the . . . read more
Music Class Schedule
Elementary students attend music class on a rotating four day schedule for 25 minutes each session. The schedule is as follows: A Schedule: Kirby, Watson, Bonner, Blevins, Distlehorst, Ethell, Luken, Mack, Jerszynski, . . . read more
FAMILY EVENTS
There are many local musical events for your family to enjoy. The Class Acts series at Sangamon Auditorium, at U.I.S. offers more than school day performances, which all of our students at R.E.S. attend. For . . . read more
MUSIC APTITUDE
Music Aptitude: Critical Ages for Music Learning When are the most critical times for music instruction? Edwin Gordon’s studies help pinpoint these critical times. Ages 5 to 9 In one study, school children were given music . . . read more
MUSIC CALENDAR
July 27 - First day of school Sept. 23 - Third grade performance - 6:30pm - RHS auditorium Dec. 8 - First grade performance - 6:30pm - RHS auditorium Dec. 9 - . . . read more
MUSIC WEBSITES FOR FUN
The following websites may be fun and educational: Children’s Music Web http://www.childrensmusic.org The Children’s Music Web, a “non-profit organization dedicated to music for kids”, . . . read more
FACE THE MUSIC
Take a moment to consider the figurative meaning of face the music: to face the consequences. What are the consequences of engaging in the pursuits of music, opera, dance, and theatre? Experts tell us about the "Mozart Effect", that you're . . . read more
