Blog Archives - Mendon-Upton Music

June 19, 2020: Week 14, Volume 5 (the last one!)

6/19/2020

Updates

Click here for the Nipmuc Virtual Chorus Concert. Click here for the Boston Globe article. Click here for the Town Crier article.

Click here to see the videos from Senior Music Night.

Click here to see the MURSD District-wide Virtual Choir performance of "Let There Be Peace on Earth."

Weekly Feature: Student Projects

During the last 13 weeks, Chorus students have been working on a variety of projects in order to continue their musical learning. Over these last 2 weeks of school, we will feature some of these projects.

Check out this Spotify playlist, which was inspired by the Zoom lesson on Film Scoring and Movie Sound Production. It's got tracks from Lost, Harry Potter, The Hunger Games, and more!

It's been a wild ride this spring, with Remote Learning ....

... zoom classes ...

.... and virtual choirs.

And you've all seen more pictures of my cat than you probably ever wanted ... so here's one more, just to round things out ;)

But I'm so happy to have been able to stay connected with all of you during the last few months, despite all of the challenging circumstances. I hope you get a chance to unplug from Zoom and Google Classroom this summer, and I look forward to seeing everyone in the fall! Don't hesitate to be in touch :)

June 18, 2020: Week 14, Volume 4

6/18/2020

Updates

Click here for the Nipmuc Virtual Chorus Concert. Click here for the Boston Globe article. Click here for the Town Crier article.

Click here to see the videos from Senior Music Night.

Click here to see the MURSD District-wide Virtual Choir performance of "Let There Be Peace on Earth."

Uniform Returns

All uniforms should be returned to Nipmuc TODAY, Thursday, June 18. Please check your email for more information from administration about the schedule for the day. When you arrive to school, look for Mr. Harding, who will be set up in the Faculty Parking Lot outside the Band Room. There will be a clothing rack for you to hang up your uniform, and Mr. Harding will record the numbers that are marked on the inside of each piece.
Sopranos and Altos: bring your black shirt and pants, WASHED (they're machine washable), on a hanger
Tenors and Basses: if it's possible for you to get your tux shirt and pants dry cleaned, that is helpful for the music department. However, we certainly understand that it may not be possible this year! In either case, please bring your tux shirt and pants on a hanger.

If you are unable to return your uniform on Thursday, please email Ms. Simmonds ASAP!

Weekly Feature: Student Projects

During the last 13 weeks, Chorus students have been working on a variety of projects in order to continue their musical learning. Over these last 2 weeks of school, we will feature some of these projects.

Listening Recommendation:
Black Choral Musicians Playlist

The Spotify playlist linked here, "Black Choral Musicians," created by Justin Braun, features Black choral musicians, arrangers, composers, conductors, and ensembles. In addition to spirituals, this playlist also includes non-idiomatic choral music of Black composers from the Classical era to today.

June 17, 2020: Week 14, Volume 3

6/17/2020

Updates

Click here for the Nipmuc Virtual Chorus Concert. Click here for the Boston Globe article. Click here for the Town Crier article.

Click here to see the videos from Senior Music Night.

Uniform Returns

All uniforms should be returned to Nipmuc on Thursday, June 18. Please check your email for more information from administration about the schedule for the day. When you arrive to school, look for Mr. Harding, who will be set up in the Faculty Parking Lot outside the Band Room. There will be a clothing rack for you to hang up your uniform, and Mr. Harding will record the numbers that are marked on the inside of each piece.
Sopranos and Altos: bring your black shirt and pants, WASHED (they're machine washable), on a hanger
Tenors and Basses: if it's possible for you to get your tux shirt and pants dry cleaned, that is helpful for the music department. However, we certainly understand that it may not be possible this year! In either case, please bring your tux shirt and pants on a hanger.

If you are unable to return your uniform on Thursday, please email Ms. Simmonds ASAP!

Virtual Choir 2

During the month of May, singers from all 4 schools in the MURSD had the option of participation in an end-of-the-year Virtual Choir project: Let There Be Peace on Earth. Thankyou and congratulations to everyone who participated!

Weekly Feature: Student Projects

During the last 13 weeks, Chorus students have been working on a variety of projects in order to continue their musical learning. Over these last 2 weeks of school, we will feature some of these projects.

June 16, 2020: Week 14, Volume 2

6/16/2020

Current Assignment

End-of-year: all Chorus work for Term 4 is due TODAY - Monday, June 15. Please make sure you are aware of any Term 4 work that hasn't been submitted, and reach out to Ms. Simmonds with any questions!

Updates

Click here for the Nipmuc Virtual Chorus Concert. Click here for the Boston Globe article. Click here for the Town Crier article.

Click here to see the videos from Senior Music Night.

Uniform Returns

All uniforms should be returned to Nipmuc on Thursday, June 18. Please check your email for more information from administration about the schedule for the day. When you arrive to school, look for Mr. Harding, who will be set up in the Faculty Parking Lot outside the Band Room. There will be a clothing rack for you to hang up your uniform, and Mr. Harding will record the numbers that are marked on the inside of each piece.
Sopranos and Altos: bring your black shirt and pants, WASHED (they're machine washable), on a hanger
Tenors and Basses: if it's possible for you to get your tux shirt and pants dry cleaned, that is helpful for the music department. However, we certainly understand that it may not be possible this year! In either case, please bring your tux shirt and pants on a hanger.

If you are unable to return your uniform on Thursday, please email Ms. Simmonds ASAP!

Weekly Feature: Student Projects

During the last 13 weeks, Chorus students have been working on a variety of projects in order to continue their musical learning. Over these last 2 weeks of school, we will feature some of these projects.

Listening Recommendation:

June 15, 2020: Week 14, Volume 1

6/15/2020

Current Assignment

End-of-year: all Chorus work for Term 4 is due TODAY - Monday, June 15. Please make sure you are aware of any Term 4 work that hasn't been submitted, and reach out to Ms. Simmonds with any questions!

Updates

Click here for the Nipmuc Virtual Chorus Concert. Click here for the Boston Globe article. Click here for the Town Crier article.

Click here to see the videos from Senior Music Night.

Uniform Returns

All uniforms should be returned to Nipmuc on Thursday, June 18. Please check your email for more information from administration about the schedule for the day. When you arrive to school, look for Mr. Harding, who will be set up in the Faculty Parking Lot outside the Band Room. There will be a clothing rack for you to hang up your uniform, and Mr. Harding will record the numbers that are marked on the inside of each piece.
Sopranos and Altos: bring your black shirt and pants, WASHED (they're machine washable), on a hanger
Tenors and Basses: if it's possible for you to get your tux shirt and pants dry cleaned, that is helpful for the music department. However, we certainly understand that it may not be possible this year! In either case, please bring your tux shirt and pants on a hanger.

Weekly Feature: Student Projects

During the last 13 weeks, Chorus students have been working on a variety of projects in order to continue their musical learning. Over these last 2 weeks of school, we will feature some of these projects.

June 12, 2020: Week 13, Volume 5

6/12/2020

Current Assignment

Students should be working on the Remote Learning Assignment for the week of June 8 (due Monday, 6/15).
Details can be found in Google Classroom.

End-of-year: all Chorus work for Term 4 will be due on Monday, June 15. Please make sure you are aware of any Term 4 work that hasn't been submitted, and reach out to Ms. Simmonds with any questions!

Updates

Click here for parent information about the current Remote Learning Assignment (sent 6/1/2020).

Click here for the Nipmuc Virtual Chorus Concert. Click here for the Boston Globe article. Click here for the Town Crier article.

Click here to see the videos from Senior Music Night.

Weekly Feature: Student Projects

Friday Fun: Yodeling

June 11, 2020: Week 13, Volume 4

6/11/2020

Current Assignment

Students should be working on the Remote Learning Assignment for the week of June 8 (due Monday, 6/15).
Details can be found in Google Classroom.

End-of-year: all Chorus work for Term 4 will be due on Monday, June 15. Please make sure you are aware of any Term 4 work that hasn't been submitted, and reach out to Ms. Simmonds with any questions!

Updates

Click here for parent information about the current Remote Learning Assignment (sent 6/1/2020).

Click here for the Nipmuc Virtual Chorus Concert. Click here for the Boston Globe article. Click here for the Town Crier article.

Click here to see the videos from Senior Music Night.

Weekly Feature: Student Projects

During the last 12 weeks, Chorus students have been working on a variety of projects in order to continue their musical learning. Over these last 2 weeks of school, we will feature some of these projects.

Recommended Resource: BBC Proms

The Proms, or the BBC Proms, more formally known as the Henry Wood Promenade Concerts, is an eight-week summer season of daily orchestral classical music concerts and other events held annually, predominantly in the Royal Albert Hall in central London. The Proms were founded in 1895, and are now organized and broadcast by the BBC. Each season consists of concerts in the Royal Albert Hall, chamber music concerts at Cadogan Hall, additional Proms in the Park events across the UK on the Last Night of the Proms, and associated educational and children's events. Check out the BBC Proms website for live broadcasts, articles, playlists, and more!

June 10, 2020: Week 13, Volume 3

6/10/2020

Current Assignment

Students should be working on the Remote Learning Assignment for the week of June 8 (due Monday, 6/15).
Details can be found in Google Classroom.

End-of-year: all Chorus work for Term 4 will be due on Monday, June 15. Please make sure you are aware of any Term 4 work that hasn't been submitted, and reach out to Ms. Simmonds with any questions!

Updates

Click here for parent information about the current Remote Learning Assignment (sent 6/1/2020).

Click here for the Nipmuc Virtual Chorus Concert. Click here for the Boston Globe article. Click here for the Town Crier article.

Click here to see the videos from Senior Music Night.

Snowy June ...

These pictures were taken on Tuesday in Edwards, CO, where my family lives. And yes, it was snowing.

Do you have a crazy picture to share? Email it to Ms. Simmonds.

Weekly Feature: Student Projects

During the last 12 weeks, Chorus students have been working on a variety of projects in order to continue their musical learning. Over these last 2 weeks of school, we will feature some of these projects.

June 9, 2020: Week 13, Volume 2

6/9/2020

Current Assignment

Students should be working on the Remote Learning Assignment for the week of June 8 (due Monday, 6/15).
Details can be found in Google Classroom.

End-of-year: all Chorus work for Term 4 will be due on Monday, June 15. Please make sure you are aware of any Term 4 work that hasn't been submitted, and reach out to Ms. Simmonds with any questions!

Updates

Click here for parent information about the current Remote Learning Assignment (sent 6/1/2020).

Click here for the Nipmuc Virtual Chorus Concert. Click here for the Boston Globe article. Click here for the Town Crier article.

Click here to see the videos from Senior Music Night.

Weekly Feature: Student Projects

During the last 12 weeks, Chorus students have been working on a variety of projects in order to continue their musical learning. Over these last 2 weeks of school, we will feature some of these projects.

June 8, 2020: Week 13, Volume 1

6/8/2020

Current Assignment

Students should be working on the Remote Learning Assignment for the week of June 8 (due Monday, 6/15).
Details can be found in Google Classroom.

End-of-year: all Chorus work for Term 4 will be due on Monday, June 15. Please make sure you are aware of any Term 4 work that hasn't been submitted, and reach out to Ms. Simmonds with any questions!

Updates

Click here for parent information about the current Remote Learning Assignment (sent 6/1/2020).

Click here for the Nipmuc Virtual Chorus Concert. Click here for the Boston Globe article. Click here for the Town Crier article.

Click here to see the videos from Senior Music Night.

As we enter WEEK 13 of Remote Learning ....

Weekly Feature: Student Projects

During the last 12 weeks, Chorus students have been working on a variety of projects in order to continue their musical learning. Over these last 2 weeks of school, we will feature some of these projects.