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* GRADES 3-6: PLEASE REFER TO SCHOOLOGY FOR YOUR ONLINE ASSIGNMENTS!

* GRADES PRE-K-2 WILL FIND ANNOUNCEMENTS ON SEESAW!

 

 

* PLEASE EMAIL ME AT [email protected] IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS.

 

Dear Parents and Students,

 

     My name is Mr. Squitieri, and I would like to welcome all of you to my music classes at William Shemin Midtown Community School and Washington Community School.  As your Pre-K through Grade 6 general/vocal/instrumental music teacher, my goal is to both introduce and educate you about the various genres of music, along with the musical elements involved in creating and performing music. 

 

     In addition, I would like to create a classroom environment that allows for learning music to be both fun and productive.  In order to accomplish this, I ask you to bring your enthusiasm and desire to learn.  A positive attitude goes a long way in my class, as students’ grades are based upon the following criteria:

 

     Participation: 70%

     Test Grades: 15%

     Quiz Grades 10%,

     District Assessments 5%.

 

      Grades 5 - 8: If you are interested in joining CHOIR OR BAND, please let me know.

 

     I look forward to seeing you all in music class this year as you "GROW" in your musical knowledge! Let's have a great year!

 

Musically yours,

Mr. M. Squitieri

 

 

**CURRENT MUSIC CURRICULUM**

 

GRADES PRE-K/KDG: SINGING AND MOVEMENT

GRADES 1 - 2: RHYTHM  AND MOVEMENT/RECORDING OUR VOICES

GRADE 3: RECORDER LESSONS/STAFF AND SONG

GRADES 4 - 6: MUSIC THEORY

 

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***WASHINGTON  COMMUNITY SCHOOL CHOIR***

 

 

 

FLYING NOTES

 

PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU WISH TO AUDITION! 

 

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 CONCERT CHOIR CONTRACT

 

 

 

I, ____________________________, Grade ______ have chosen to become a member of the Washington Community School Choir.

 

Because I am an important member of the group, I agree to demonstrate the following skills to the best of my ability:

 

Teamwork:  I will cooperate with and be respectful to other members of the group in order to achieve our musical goals.

 

Effort:  I will work hard and exhibit a GOOD ATTITUDE during rehearsals and performances.  I understand that Mr. Squitieri will ask me to leave a rehearsal and go back to class if I am disruptive. 

 

Responsibility:  I will attend all rehearsals and performances on time.  I understand that I will not be allowed to perform if I have 2 or more unexcused absences from rehearsals or if I am consistently late.  I will study the song lyrics at home, so I am better prepared for rehearsals.

 

 

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Student Signature                                                                               Date

 

 

PARENTS/GUARDIANS:

Please sign below after reading the contract information and return the contract to school with your child. Thank you!

 

**EncouragementPlease remember that YOU are the best motivator of your child’s success.  Remind your child to attend rehearsals, STUDY THEIR SONG LYRICS, and try their best.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPRING CONCERT

APRIL 18, 2024

 CONCERT ATTIRE

 

 

* DRESS REHEARSAL FOR SCHOOL:  STUDENTS SHOULD WEAR SCHOOL UNIFORMS DURING THE DAY.

 

 

 

*EVENING CONCERT - 6:00 PM (INSTRUMENTAL STUDENTS SHOULD ARRIVE AT 5:00. CHOIR STUDENTS SHOULD ARRIVE AT 5:30.)   Students will need to wear a plain WHITE shirt, blouse, turtleneck, sweater, or polo shirt and BLACK pants or skirt and BLACK shoes. Please, no shorts, tee shirts, tank tops, or short skirts. 

 

 

 

* All choir members should report to the MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM when they arrive in the evening and stay there until the show begins.

 

 

 


Thank you very much for supporting the Music Department at WCS and your child’s musical growth.

  Please email me if you have any questions.   

 

MR. SQUITIERI

 

WCS MUSIC

 

[email protected]

 

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 Parent signature                                                                             Date

 

 

 

CHILD'S NAME:__________________________________________________________

 

 

 

GRADE: ________  HOMEROOM TEACHER: ____________________________

 

 

SPRING CONCERT