National Standards for Music Education

The Music Department at Norris School District uses the National Standards for Music Education as the cornerstone of our curriculum for music instruction in the district. The primary aim of classroom instruction is to increase the students’ skills and knowledge in these areas. These standards are:

1. Singing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.
2. Performing on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.
3. Improvising melodies, variations, and accompaniments.
4. Composing and arranging music within specified guidelines.
5. Reading and notating music.
6. Listening to, analyzing, and describing music.
7. Evaluating music and music performances.
8. Understanding relationships between music, the other arts, and disciplines outside the arts.
9. Understanding music in relation to history and culture.

News!

The final concert series will be presented beginning with the Middle School concert on May 8 at 6:30pm (5th and 6th grade) and 7:30pm (7th and 8th grade). The High School concert will be May 12 at 7:00pm. Hope to see you all there!

Congratulations to the new members of the 2008-09 colorguard! Personnel listed on the Music Blog page.

Also, congratulations to the new band student leadership group! Personnel also listed on the Music Blog page.

In the latest "JAZZED" magazine there was an article showing teen's attitudes toward music and music involvement. Many great things supporting what we as a music community do with music are listed in this article. Here is the link: Student Involvement article

A reminder to you all that the first payment for the Anaheim trip is due on May 15! Please make sure you have your payment by that time. We will be reserving airlines and hotels based on the number we receive on this date.

Make sure to check out the Anaheim trip website. This site will have letters (some of which have been passed out to students) to download as well as information, FAQ's, and regular updates for you to stay informed. Check it out here!

Congratulations to the following music students on their performance at District Music Contest! We had a very strong showing at contest this year. Great job to all who performed! Also, thank you to everyone (boosters, parents and students) who helped out at contest this year. We always receive compliments about how our contest is run from other school's directors. It is your efforts that make our contest run so smoothly.

Results from District Music Contest:

Choir Large Group Entries:

Titan Singers - Superior
Mixed Choir - Superior
Gold Show Choir - Superior
Expressions - Excellent

Choir Solos and Ensembles:

Seth Burgett - Excellent
Sarah Collins - Superior
Jill Doctor - Superior
Katie Freehling - Superior
Jordan Helgenberger - Superior
Luke Hietbrink - Superior
Bailey Jenkins - Superior
Rachel Kadavy - Superior
Hannah Lamber - Superior
Shelby Leiker - Excellent
Blake Petersen - Excellent
Rachel Pickrel - Superior
Craig Price - Excellent
Christine Rahorst - Superior
Daniel Rogge - Excellent
Maggie Sass - Superior
Chelsea Warren - Superior
Boys Octet - Excellent
Girls Trio - Superior

Band Large Group Entries:

Symphonic Winds - Superior
Duke Jazz - Superior
Benny Jazz - Excellent

Band Solos and Ensembles

Krista Baade, flute - Superior
Ann Collins, oboe - Superior
Emily Derks, flute - Superior
Kelsey Huenink, clarinet - Superior
Leah Keralis, flute - Superior
Cole Marolf, oboe - Superior
Evan Marolf, tenor sax - Superior
Kristina Price, clarinet - Superior
Melissa Siefert, flute - Superior
Flute Duet - Superior

Piano Solos:

Jessie Traudt - Superior
Kristina Price - Excellent

Ever wonder what the current (or even former) 2008 presidential candidates feel about the arts and music? SBO Magazine presents this article with that question to several candidates. It's a good read!

The dates for the 2008 Marching Titans Band Camp have been posted. Please mark your calendars for July 28 - August 1 for pre-camp (guard, drumline, and drum majors) and for August 4 - 8 for full camp (everyone). Please schedule family vacations around this date as attendance of the camp is vitally important! Thank you.

Check out the Music Blog (just recently updated 5-5-08)...this is a new page we've added to help keep you up to date as to happening in the music department. This site will (hopefully) get updated on a regular basis.

Thank you for supporting the arts at Norris High School!

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