Welcome to music in the second quarter! I hope your fall break was refreshing and joyful. Thank you, those of you who came in to speak with the specialists for conference time. We love to tell you how wonderful and special your kiddos are to us.
In music, all our grades are getting ready for the WINTER CONCERT by memorizing music and practicing how we act on stage. We call our standing position “Musician Stance”. This important posture helps the students breathe properly to support their sound as well as helps them focus and train their eyes to watch the conductor. We also take time to learn what is to be a great audience member. As a great audience member, we stay seated in our chair during the performance keeping our bodies silent (including our voices) and we keep our eyes on the performer.
FAQs for the WINTER CONCERT
When is the concert? November 20, 2019
Where is the concert? Higley Center for the Performing Arts
4132 E. Pecos Rd. Gilbert, AZ 85295
What time do my kids need to be there?
Kindergarteners-4:45pm /1st-2nd graders- 5:00pm
(Kindergarteners have a special time to get acquainted with the large scale of the stage and hall.)
What do my children wear? This evening is special and requires a musician’s uniform, NOT the regular Arete school uniform.
Gentlemen: are expected to wear a plain white-collar shirt, black pants, black socks and black closed toed shoes. Solid dark colored vests and ties are optional for gentlemen.
Ladies: are expected to wear a white top, black skirt, and black closed toed shoes. At the winter concert ladies are expected to wear black tights as a part of their attire.
What time does the concert begin? 5:30pm
Will there be dinner or food? No, there will not be food or refreshments at the venue. We recommend you feed your family beforehand.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me directly.
Kindly,
Miss Jocelyn Weddle
jweddle@archwayarete.org
