Music With Mr. Barrett: May 2016

Tuesday, May 31, 2016

TuNesday!

Have a GREAT TuNesday today! Stay COOL!!!

Wouldn't It Be Loverly?

Jefferson student sings a classic
from the musical, "My Fair Lady!"

Monday, May 30, 2016

Chorus Concerts Information!

It's getting closer... only a week from TODAY!!!

A flyer will go home on TuNesday (Tomorrow)!

Students should wear colorful (but neat) clothing!

Spring Chorus Concerts

Jefferson Elementary 3rd, 4th & 5th Chorus Concert

Monday, June 6th, 2016, from 9:00-9:30 a.m.

Davis Thayer Elementary 4th & 5th Chorus Concert

Monday, June 6th, 2016, from 1:45-2:15 p.m.

We hope you will be able to attend a performance!

Friday, May 27, 2016

Memorial Day II

Military guests share stories with 5th grade students!

The five videos above were filmed by Ms. Lovejoy!

"God Bless The USA" video filmed by Mr. Chelman!

Students 'high five' our guests as they leave!

HUGE kudos to Mrs. Winterroth and Mrs. Lovejoy
for inviting our guests and putting this whole day together!

Memorial Day!

This is my favorite morning at Jefferson!

Mrs. Nancy Schoen

Memorial Day Assembly!

Looking forward to our assembly this afternoon

and to singing so many Patriotic favorites with

Jefferson Elementary School Students and Staff!

Chorus Concerts!

It's getting closer... only a week from Monday!

A flyer will go home on TuNesday (Notice Day)!

Students should wear colorful (but neat) clothing!

Spring Chorus Concerts

Jefferson Elementary 3rd, 4th & 5th Chorus Concert

Monday, June 6th, 2016, from 9:00-9:30 a.m.

Davis Thayer Elementary 4th & 5th Chorus Concert

Monday, June 6th, 2016, from 1:45-2:15 p.m.

We hope you will be able to attend a performance!

Thursday, May 26, 2016

Barnes & Noble Book Fair

I had such a great time performing yesterday

at the Barnes & Noble fundraiser for Jefferson!

AF Song!

I'm looking forward to singing this with the students

at Jefferson Elementary School tomorrow afternoon!

Superhero Fairy Princess

Another great Beanie & Bren episode, this time it's
featuring a speed drawing artist, Whitney Pollett!

Next Week!

I'll be performing at the Franklin Library

(note new location!) NEXT Thursday!

Strawberry Stroll 2016!

I'll be performing at the Strawberry Stroll
in downtown Franklin two weeks from today
in front of Jane's Frames from 4:00-7:00 p.m.!

Drummer!

Goodbye, EA! Great drumming on TuNesday!

Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Barnes & Noble Performance!

I'll be performing at Barnes & Noble in
Bellingham, MA TODAY at 4:00 p.m.!

This is a fundraiser for Jefferson School!

Army Bear!

A DT student brought in a cute Army bear

that sings the "The Army Goes Rolling Along!"

Tuesday, May 24, 2016

Tomorrow!

Tomorrow I'll be performing at Barnes & Noble

in Bellingham as part of a fundraiser for Jefferson!

There will also be raffles at this performance:

Monday, May 23, 2016

This Wednesday!

This Wednesday I'll be performing at

Barnes & Noble in Bellingham as part

of a fundraiser for Jefferson Elementary!

There will also be raffles at this performance:

"Hello..."

This is the same guy who did the one for "Let It Go"
a few years ago. This time it's Adele's new one!

Chorus Concerts!

It's getting closer... just TWO weeks from today!

Spring Chorus Concerts

Jefferson Elementary 3rd, 4th & 5th Chorus Concert

Monday, June 6th, 2016, from 9:00-9:30 a.m.

Davis Thayer Elementary 4th & 5th Chorus Concert

Monday, June 6th, 2016, from 1:45-2:15 p.m.

We hope you will be able to attend a performance!

Mrs. Schoen

Song for Nancy

Words and Music by James H. Barrett

The following's a tribute to Ms. Nancy Schoen

The finest director that Franklin has known

She's led like a leader who always achieves

And fights for the Arts and for what she believes

Her students adore her as well as the staff

Who always enjoy her and hearing her laugh

There's always a smile and seldom a frown

That's the way that it's been since she came to this town

And those gathering here would have to agree

That the lives that she's touched will be her legacy

Worcester's the place she was born and was raised

And where her viola playing was rightly praised

Performed at MA All-State and the Congress of Strings

This before college and then onto more things

The Marching Band at UMass, a semester in Italy

Playing in Harry Levenson's Central Mass Symphony

Performing in orchestras where she'd accompany

Luciano Pavarotti and Andrea Bocelli.

All those gathering here would have to agree

That the lives that she's touched will be her legacy

She eventually arrived here in Franklin to teach

Sharing her passion for music as a way to reach

The thousands of students who've played in her bands

And eagerly followed all of her commands

These student performances were quite something to hear

The accolades followed her year after year

Awarded the MA Teacher of the Year in '05

She then became director and helped the arts thrive

All those gathering here would have to agree

That the lives that she's touched will be her legacy

Nancy's retiring with some big shoes to fill

A director, a teacher, and other things still

But now that she's leaving us... What will she do?

Now that the teaching and directing are through?

She'll probably be listening to some Joel or JT

Or spending time with her grandkids and the rest of her family

It's certainly hoped that we never lose touch

The Franklin community will miss her so much

And those gathering here would have to agree

That the lives that she's touched will be her legacy

Friday, May 20, 2016

Musician of the Week

A young pianist performs for his classmates!

Peter & The Wolf

This special performance is happening at Jefferson
Elementary School THIS morning for all students!

Thursday, May 19, 2016

Cello Player

A 5th Grader plays the cello for his classmates!

Remington Orchestra

The Remington Orchestra plays "Dragon Hunter!"

Strawberry Stroll

I'll be performing from 4:00-7:00 p.m.

at Jane's Frames in downtown Franklin!

This is happening three weeks from today!

Rock Band!

Have you ever wanted to be in a Rock Band?

Whether you have musical experience or not,

we will create a Rock Band from scratch and put

on a Rock Show at the end of the two-week class!

Come join Mr. Barrett for this fun and entertaining class!

For Entering Grades 4, 5, 6

2 Weeks, July 11 to 22,

8:30 am to 12:30 pm

at Jefferson Elementary School

Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Special Performances!

Two girls perform the song "Lost Boy"

Four boys rock out for their classmates!

THE ARTS!

I received this great (albeit short!) article from our

former Jefferson principal, Jane Hyman, yesterday:

Why Schools Must Incorporate More Arts Learning

Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Monday, May 16, 2016

C H O R U S

It's getting closer... only a few weeks away...

Spring Chorus Concerts

Jefferson Elementary 3rd, 4th & 5th Chorus Concert

Monday, June 6th, 2016, from 9:00-9:30 a.m.

Davis Thayer Elementary 4th & 5th Chorus Concert

Monday, June 6th, 2016, from 1:45-2:15 p.m.

We hope you will be able to attend a performance!

Sunday, May 15, 2016

Fabulous Day at Fenway!

It was a fabulous day at Fenway Park yesterday!

There were many Jefferson families in attendance!

And, Big Papi (Davis Ortiz) had quite a day, too!
And, the Red Sox won yesterday in extra innings!

Years ago, hero artist Rob Surette visited
Jefferson Elementary and left us with some
pretty awesome paintings! Beethoven above
can be found in the Music Room and the three
paintings below can be found in the main lobby!