Spring Lake Park Schools Community Ed

5th Grade Choir: Join the 5th grade choir today! In this ensemble we will learn about our beginning singing voices in a healthy, fun, and active environment. Students will learn how to sing in unison and two-part harmonies along with basic sight singing, music theory, reading sheet music, cultural perspectives, and more! This is an active ensemble where we will use games, dance, and movement to get students singing music from around the world. We will perform in a concert on Wednesday, December 20th at 7:00 PM, and we will have more fun opportunities along the way. Sign up for your t-shirt size, and get ready to SING! 6th Grade Extra Choir: Come and sing! This ensemble is specifically for 6th grade students who wish to take band and still sing in the 6th grade choir. In this group we will learn how to sing in two-part harmonies from music around the world. This is an active ensemble where we will dance, sing, and add movement to our singing work to engage students in a fun, interactive way. Students will increase their knowledge of sight-singing, reading sheet music, and participating in a full ensemble. Students in this choir will have the opportunity to sing in the 6th grade choir concert on January 9th, 2024 at 7:00 PM. Sign up today and get ready to SING! Jazz Band 8 - Tuesdays: Jazz Band 8 plays jazz music styles that range from rock to swing. All band instruments are welcome to play, and students must be enrolled in Westwood’s 8th grade curricular band program to participate. In addition to instruments within the band, those that study guitar, bass, and piano are welcome to join. Jazz Band 7 - Thursdays: Jazz Band 7 plays jazz music styles that range from rock to swing. All instruments are welcome to play, but participants must be in Westwood’s Band program to participate. In addition to instruments within the band, those that study guitar and piano are welcome to join. Drumline 7/8 - Mondays: 7/8 Drumline focuses on snare drum rudiments, and gradually moves to marching snare, bass, and toms. Any student currently enrolled in Westwood’s curricular band program is welcome to participate. No prior percussion experience is required to join. Performances are based on student interest. Jazz Band and Drumline will all end on May 8 with the Jazz Cafe at Westwood!