My Hero, My Mom...

My Hero, My Inspiration, My Rock Star, My Mom!

TBT

Did you know that the Jefferson Music Room used

to have a pet turtle? Meet Myrtle, the Musical Turtle!

The Benefits of Music Lessons!

The author of this article, Stephanie Su, says she is 

a fan of this music blog (website) and asked me if I

would care to share her new article with all of you!

Click HERE to read the Benefits of Music Lessons!

The Pianists!

Here's a pianist from Jefferson and 

a pianist/singer from Davis Thayer!

Franklin Summer Music!

Concert!

Jefferson Talent Show!

The Jefferson Talent Show is TONIGHT from 6:30

p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Horace Mann Middle School!

Survey!

Click HERE to take Mr. Barrett's Music Survey!

Music Is So Cool!

A couple of gifts from a couple of music students!

Bobcats!

The Bobcats were really rocking out this afternoon!

Happy Spring!

We'll just pretend it isn't going to snow anymore...

"Dee"

For Randy Rhoads... today and over 30 years ago!

Remington MS Pi Day 2018

Sorry I'm sharing this about 3.14 days too late, but
I just found out about it! Well done, RMS! Happy
St. Patrick's Day, everyone! (That's not too late!)

Gator Guitar

This student was excited to share his hand-crafted

'gator' guitar that his grandfather had made for him!

A Message From Tony!

Last Night!

Pictures of Tony as he began his solo performance!

And some videos of Tony doing what he does best!

Some Posters For Tony!

From a few students who loved the TV experience!

Balalaika!

This student was excited to try this Russian instrument!

We're ready to rock! Are you?!?

Guitarist!

This young guitarist did a rocking good

job of performing "Eleanor Rigby" by

The Beatles, which led into a sing along

of another classic, "Yellow Submarine!"

NIGHT OF THE ARTS!!!

Jefferson Elementary School’s

NIGHT OF THE ARTS

With...

TONY VACCA...

IS TONIGHT!!!

Thursday, March 15, 2018

Doors open at 6:00 p.m.!

Dear Parents/Guardians:

Night of the Arts is THIS EVENING!!! We're all very excited to perform with Tony Vacca! 

Each grade level will have its very own performance with Tony! See important times below:

Grade	Arrive @ stage	Perform on stage	Exit stage ramp
Kindergarten	6:20 p.m.	6:30 p.m.	6:40 p.m.
1st Grade	6:30 p.m.	6:40 p.m.	6:50 p.m.
2nd Grade	6:40 p.m.	6:50 p.m.	7:00 p.m.
3rd Grade	6:50 p.m.	7:00 p.m.	7:10 p.m.
4th Grade	7:00 p.m.	7:10 p.m.	7:20 p.m.
5th Grade	7:10 p.m.	7:20 p.m.	7:30 p.m.

Is there a dress code? In short, no. In long, students may wear whatever they like!

If you have questions or concerns, contact Mr. Barrett at barrettj@franklinps.net. 

Winter Wonderland

A beautiful view through the windows of the Music Room!

The Life of Reilly in Franklin

Recently, I was on this local Franklin TV show
that's hosted by a former Davis Thayer student!

To Stop The Train

We had fun singing this round at Jefferson today!

Night of the Arts - NEW DATE!

Jefferson Elementary School’s

With...

TONY VACCA...

has been rescheduled!

Thursday, March 15, 2018

6:00-8:00 p.m.

Dear Parents/Guardians:

Mark your calendars!!! Night of the Arts is only a week away! We're very excited to perform with Tony Vacca on this exciting night! Each grade level will have its very own performance!

Grade	Arrive @ stage	Perform on stage	Exit stage ramp
Kindergarten	6:20 p.m.	6:30 p.m.	6:40 p.m.
1st Grade	6:30 p.m.	6:40 p.m.	6:50 p.m.
2nd Grade	6:40 p.m.	6:50 p.m.	7:00 p.m.
3rd Grade	6:50 p.m.	7:00 p.m.	7:10 p.m.
4th Grade	7:00 p.m.	7:10 p.m.	7:20 p.m.
5th Grade	7:10 p.m.	7:20 p.m.	7:30 p.m.

If you have any questions or concerns, contact Mr. Barrett at barrettj@franklinps.net

Click on the N.o.T.A. tab above for more information regarding the Night of the Arts!

Future Teachers!

So much fun having these 8th graders (on the left)

jamming with us today in Music Class at Jefferson!

Night of the Arts postponed...

  

 Jefferson Elementary School’s

NIGHT OF THE ARTS

With...

TONY VACCA...

HAS BEEN POSTPONED!!!

We will let you know about a rescheduled date!

Thursday, March 8, 2018

6:00-8:00 p.m.

Dear Parents/Guardians:

Mark your calendars!!! Night of the Arts is only a week away! We're very excited to perform with Tony Vacca on this exciting night! Each grade level will have its very own performance!

Grade	Arrive @ stage	Perform on stage	Exit stage ramp
Kindergarten	6:20 p.m.	6:30 p.m.	6:40 p.m.
1st Grade	6:30 p.m.	6:40 p.m.	6:50 p.m.
2nd Grade	6:40 p.m.	6:50 p.m.	7:00 p.m.
3rd Grade	6:50 p.m.	7:00 p.m.	7:10 p.m.
4th Grade	7:00 p.m.	7:10 p.m.	7:20 p.m.
5th Grade	7:10 p.m.	7:20 p.m.	7:30 p.m.

Is there a dress code? In short, no. In long, students may wear whatever makes they like!

If you have questions or concerns, contact Mr. Barrett at barrettj@franklin.k12.ma.us. 

N.o.T.A.!

Click on the NoTA tab above for more information!

Jefferson Elementary School’s

NIGHT OF THE ARTS

With...

TONY VACCA!

Thursday, March 8, 2018

6:00-8:00 p.m.

Dear Parents/Guardians:

Mark your calendars!!! Night of the Arts is only a week away! We're very excited to perform with Tony Vacca on this exciting night! Each grade level will have its very own performance!

Grade	Arrive @ stage	Perform on stage	Exit stage ramp
Kindergarten	6:20 p.m.	6:30 p.m.	6:40 p.m.
1st Grade	6:30 p.m.	6:40 p.m.	6:50 p.m.
2nd Grade	6:40 p.m.	6:50 p.m.	7:00 p.m.
3rd Grade	6:50 p.m.	7:00 p.m.	7:10 p.m.
4th Grade	7:00 p.m.	7:10 p.m.	7:20 p.m.
5th Grade	7:10 p.m.	7:20 p.m.	7:30 p.m.

Is there a dress code? In short, no. In long, students may wear whatever makes them feel good!

If you have questions or concerns, contact Mr. Barrett at barrettj@franklin.k12.ma.us. 

The Power of Music!

This video will demonstrate the power of music!

Snow???

Oh, NO!!! (My fingers are crossed for tomorrow...)

Two for TuNesday!

Here are two songs that I wrote for Davis Thayer
for their all-school assemblies a few years ago...

SING!!!

The Star-Spangled Banner!

National Anthem Day was on Saturday, March 3rd!