I've been working my voice back in after having laryngitis this term, and so I have been doing lots of 'back to basics' vocal type activities. Laryngitis is complete loss of the voice due to sickness or misuse of the voice...or BOTH! My bouts of laryngitis are relativity few and far between, however when my voice goes it takes me at least 4 weeks to get back the sweetness and power that I am used to. It's very frustrating, as I love to sing so much. This video is a short and sweet 'tips' video from Evynne Hollens (find her on Youtube...she is incredible) on how to sing better. Remember when you are singing: * Singing starts in the breath....breath to and sing from your belly button. If you are running out of air, plan your breaths, or pick an easier song. * Relax, relax, relax. Nothing should hurt or strain. * Open you mouth * Articulate every single sound. And finally, it doesn't matter if you don't sound like your favourite idol. Every voice is different, and yours is a part of you. Find the way YOU sound, and work on improving that. Happy holidays everyone!
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Senior Choir....amiright? Ha ha...
Happy Dalefest Week. #Sorrynotsorry for all the part singing. (You sound incredible!) What a year it has been for all our Music students involved in extra curricular activities. On Friday, we hosted our very first ever assembly! I cannot tell you how incredibly proud I am of you all. For those students and parents patiently waiting for the audio tracks, here they are. Junior Choir Senior Choir School Band Welcome back to term 2 students. I hope you are having a restful ANZAC Day, and you are excited for Term 2 at West Byford Primary School.
I wanted to share some incredible feedback that we received from the Senior Sergeant from Mundijong Police Station, who was one of our honoured guests at our service. "The song by the choir was amazing. It was a very sombre moment as the choir sang, and I know that I was not alone in wanting to break out in applause for the efforts of the choir and their teacher when the song concluded. I know we don’t clap at these ceremonies- but please pass onto those children – that the song was beautifully sung and touched the heart of many present. I know that as I watched the faces of parents and teachers- it was well received." Well done everyone, what wonderful feedback to receive. Term 2 has some incredible things in store in Music. Year 6 will be starting work on Wakakirri, Year 5 will be starting digital composition, and Year 2, 3 and 4 will be continuing their classroom programmes. Band will recommence Friday morning, however the classroom will be open tomorrow morning if you would like to practise. I hope you have been practising over the holidays! Junior Choir will be attending Junior Dalefest this term, and will continue working on their song and begin learning the community songs. Senior Choir will also be working on our community songs and item for Dalefest, specifically working to concrete our separate parts and create light and shade in the piece with dynamics. I hope you have all had a wonderful break with your families and I look forward to see you all tomorrow. Mrs George x Today our combined choirs performed our very first song at our ANZAC remembrance assembly. Unfortunately, for the recording, it was very, very windy. I have tried my best to edit out the 'wind' noise. Mrs Stewart and I are very proud of your performance, and several staff members and parents had to wipe away tears. Congratulations, everyone. Have an amazing holiday. |
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