May

30

Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Grade Fine Arts Assembly

May 30, 2008 | 1 Comment

I LOVE giving awards. To a Fine Arts student, this day is their “Academy” award. Instead on giving out a specific number, I have a checklist of what students have to do in the MIDI Lab (music class) in order to receive an award. Additionally, I give out music technology awards, Vermont MIDI awards (for […]

May

28

What’s inside the Guitar

May 28, 2008 | 1 Comment

With the last days of school approaching, I am finished with the curriculum for the year. I try to end early in the year, thus allowing enough time for new activities and time to experiment. I have Guitar Hero II, III, and Rock the ‘80’s, along with Singstar and High School Musical for Playstation 2. […]

May

16

Taping for the September 6 Golden Apple Gala

May 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment

What an incredible day. It started at 11:00, when WTTW arrived for the day to videotape. They first interviewed Mrs. Mary Bortz, the retired art teacher from Sunset Ridge in front of the 75th anniversary mural she helped paint. Then a former student, Cody Fry came and gave his words. I was honored to have […]

May

11

Golden Apple Meeting

May 11, 2008 | 1 Comment

I spent the morning down at WTTW studios in Chicago with the other nine winners of the Golden Apple. Additionally, many of the apple representatives were there as well. Golden Apple will come out to my classroom for still shots, which is for the program. WTTW will be videotaping all day, with student and adult […]

May

8

HONK! and the Golden Apple - What a week!

May 8, 2008 | 1 Comment

I started the week with five different shows of HONK! with 149 middle school children grades 4-8. The show has been life-changing for so many students. The interaction of the various grade levels along with the talent has been incredible. I have three more individual cast to go. It is quite the buzz around Sunset […]

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