04/24/2021
There will be an opportunity for K-5 students to perform musically this Spring. It will not be in the form of a formal spring concert that takes place in a regular school year. Students that wish to take part in performing will join Mr. Anderson (K-3), Mr. Aska (4-5) and RJMC (Rebecca Johnson) at The Music In The Park Summer Concert Series at Veteran's Park (The Gazebo across from The Opera House in downtown Sandwich). The event will take place on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Immediately following this event, at 7:45p.m., there will be a second performance for residents at Willow Crest Nursing Pavilion on Main St. in Sandwich. We will not enter the facility, but will perform the songs outside on the sidewalk/lawn that students have been working on as a part of The Audience and Performer Decorum Unit as outlined by The National Association for Music Education standards.
The singalong is not sponsored by Sandwich schools. It is a community event that is presented by RJMC and the city of Sandwich. Students will be invited to perform the songs they have learned at approximately 6:30 p.m., and will be about 25-30 minutes in duration. The remainder of the time will be a sing-a-long for everyone in a "karaoke-style" manner with both Mr. Anderson and Mr. Aska playing guitar and piano with words projected to favorite sing-a-long songs for people of all ages. All are welcome to step up on the Gazebo and have their voices heard through microphones that will be placed to pick up voices without the necessity of putting hands on for the safety and protection of those choosing to take part.
This is not a mandatory event for students and/or families. Students' music grades will not be affected one way or another if students attend or if they choose not to be there on May 26th. If students attend, they are welcome to come up on the Gazebo and sing, or they could stand in front of the Gazebo or off to the side, or if parents/guardians would feel safer students could stand or sit with the families and put on a personal performance of the music that has been taught as a part of the curriculum for those that make up the audience. Parents are welcome to stand near their child if they are more comfortable. There is no suggested dress other than please look at weather conditions and dress accordingly. There is no set rain date. So, if we have to cancel because of weather, we will not be making up the event. This is very simply a chance for our students to showcase their talents in an outside event.
For more information please look at Mrs. Johnson's page RJMC Music In The Park. Thanks
