Pics of the MS Choir Room - finally all painted!

 After 9 years with me, the nasty brown bar stool finally got a makeover too!

 Pinterest granted me the cool storage bench under the chalkboard...I made it by zip-tying milk crates together and slapping on some plywood and cushion. (with help from Andy!) I love how it doubles as storage for our sight-singing books. With milk crates from behind our shed, leftover plywood on hand, and clearance fabric from Walmart, it was only about a $9.00 project!

A few things are moved here and there, but it's still the same old room with the same old stuff. It's amazing how just a couple of tweaks can refresh the place. Unfortunately, it's still 15 degrees warmer than the rest of the school, terribly humid, and has a funny smell. I will continue to be addicted to febreze and other air fresheners! :0) See you all Wednesday!

Are You Ready...?

Another school year is upon us...can you believe the summer was so short?-- and that's not just an exaggeration like previous years! So here's where you'll find our Fab Friday "schtuff" and other interesting things. This year, I'll also be posting things that may benefit the newly-formed General Music class: theory help, unit-related items, and (hopefully) some guitar help.
If you are checking back in as a Freshman, my best wishes come your way! I may still see you on occasion in the choir room - good luck this year! Eighth graders: I'll see YOU in the great big HS choir room...PLEEEEEAAAAAASSSEE don't drive me nuts by staring at yourself in the mirrors all period, primping and such! You'll be happy to know I did finish painting the entire MS choir room...it looks awesome, so come back and visit sometime! Can't wait to see my returning choir students and am looking forward to having the 6th graders back in my "talons" again :0).

I always told you that last year being my first at the MS was a year of keeping afloat and that I would be studying up to find new and creative ideas for this year. I have been! I've added a ton of new warm-ups to our repertoire, ISSMA Solo & Ensemble WILL NOT kick my behind, and I have some ideas for getting our numbers up in the choirs - "Bring a Friend to Choir Day" anyone? Well, here's to a super year...hang on tight! See you shortly!  -Mrs. Walton