Dancing Into The New Year

In Kindergarten through 4th Grade we are learning new folk dances.  The students have caught on to these exceptionally fast.  We are learning  the steps to "Sweets of May" which is a dance in longways sets and we have started learning "La Bastringue" which is a circle dance.  Circle dances are more complicated because the students need to remember left from right.  If your mind wanders you sometimes are left behind.  The music is fast on both of these dances so the students really have to move along.  If you are the head couple in "Sweets of May" you truly must pay attention and know which direction to go.  If you choose the wrong direction it puts everyone in your line behind and then there is much chattering.  I love watching the children dance.

 Children having fun with movement
and listening to the music.

 One of our Third Grade Classes is preparing a song for Lent.  It has a very difficult part with the alto and soprano xylophones and metalophones.  So we are working very hard to get it ready to play for Mass.

 In PK-3 and PK-4 we are reading books that have puppets with them.  Each child is getting to share their story.  The students are learning to be good listeners and respectful to one another.

Our Honor Choir will be sharing in music during our Open House on Sunday, January 28th from 1:30-2:30.

Christmas is Upon Us

We have had two successful Christmas Programs filled with great music and acting.
Our primary and elementary grade classes were awesome.  I think they helped prepare us for the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ.
I was so proud of them and all of their achievements.

Our 5/6 Musical Drama class presented "We Three Spies".  They did a fantastic job and had a great time sharing the story of God's love for all mankind.

The last of November Mass was led by Ms Baab's Third Grade.  They share before Mass "Praise The Lord" which was sung in a round and there were four parts to the canon, each part playing differently from the others.  They did so well and I am so proud of them.

Our students are very talented and I love working with them.

Our Fourth Grade classes are going to Promenade Mall to share the joy of singing Christmas Carols.

When we come back from Christmas Vacation Mrs. Hinderman's students will share before Mass on January 10th.

So we stay busy preparing Music for all occasions. Talent show is coming soon so think about what you would like to do!!!!

Wishing you the very best Christmas Vacation ever.  May your hopes and dreams become realities and may the Love of our Lord Jesus Christ shine.

Happy Advent

Our students are preparing for Advent by preparing their music for the Christmas Program.  We are excitedly waiting for the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Our Christmas Program is Wednesday, December 6th.  The PK/K will sing and play at 10:00 a.m. in St. Anne's parish hall.  First and Second Grade will sing and play our instruments at 1:00 p.m. and Third and Fourth Grade will sing and play at 2:00 p.m. in the St. Anne's parish hall.  The 4th grade class will conclude our program singing "O Come Little Children" accompanied by Abbey Orr.

The children have worked hard and they are ready to share their Christmas music with you.

 Pre-Kindergarten Class

Ms Choe's 2nd grade

Mr. Shildt's 4th grade

Mrs. Hinderman's 2nd grade

Mrs. Polly 1st grade

Our Talents We Share With Others

Two of our students shared their gift of playing the violin and the piano.  They have worked so hard and spent extra time practicing to perfect their pieces.  They were a joy to see and hear.  Their talents were enjoyed by the All Saints students, faculty, and guests.

Worshiping With Our Students on All Saints Day

We had a wonderful Mass on All Saints Day.  Mr. Power's 4th grade played "Rock-A-My-Soul" as special music before Mass started.  They sang in 3 part harmony and I am so proud of them.  Our students support one another and encourage each other to be successful.

Then we were honored to have our two violinists play during Communion.

It was a beautiful Mass with Bishop Konderla as our celebrant .  Our choir sang beautifully and it is such an honor and pleasure to work with our students at All Saints.

Busy Time For Music

We have begun our Christmas Program preparation!!!!  Our program will be on Wednesday December 6th. PK and Kindergarten classes will have their program at 10:00 a,m, in parish hall.  It should last about 45 minutes at the most.  Then 1st through 4th grade will be that afternoon at 1:00, also in parish hall.
Children may wear pretty dresses, jeans and a Christmas sweater.  They may wear Santa hats, etc. as long as it doesn't interfere with their playing of the instruments.  Just remember that we are sitting on the carpet and we need to sit like ladies and gentlemen.

Mr. Shildt's 4th grade class played before Mass on Oct.25th.  They played beautifully. You should be very proud of your children.



Here is a short video of Mrs. Evan's children practicing for Mass.  There are also some photos of the class working on their piece.  There are photos taken of Mrs. Hinderman's class playing  a play party game called "Charlie Over The Ocean".

Our Short Week is Filled With Joy and Music

Today during Mass as I listened to our students sing it absolutely brought tears to my eyes.  I know their voices are as incense to our Lord.  Their voices are sweet smelling and so good for our hearts.  I am so blessed to be the music teacher at All Saints.  The opportunities that I am given to work with the students and bring their talents to the surface is very gratifying and I am so grateful.

I have included photos from Kindergarten, First, and Second Grade.  We are playing percussion with our Halloween songs in the Kindergarten and Second Grade classes.  The First Graders are working on their song for Mass.