PSHP Notes for 5.6.2022

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Hello All,

 

I am so happy that we made it to the month of May. PSHP has a lot of fun activities going on in May, so please check over this email very carefully. We have 4 Sign Up Geniuses to help facilitate planning, as well as one Yearbook Link!

 

 

 

Friday, May 6

 

1. All beginner orchestra students will meet together in the Sanctuary at 8:45 for the remainder of the year in preparation for our final concerts on May 23 and May 24.

 

2. All beginner band students will meet in the Youth Room at 8:45 for the remainder of the year in preparation for our final concerts on May 23 and May 24.

 

3. All intermediate band students will meet in the Youth Room at 10:00 for the remainder of the year in preparation for our final concerts on May 2 and May 24.

 

4. PSHP Payment Day is tomorrow for one Friday in May, plus $10 concert fee and church usage fee. Please pay the balance of your bill, so PSHP can meet all of their financial obligations. This year has been very tight financially.

 

5. Deadline to bring items for the auction baskets.

 

6. Deadline to bring items for the prize store.

 

7. Practice at noon in the Sanctuary for all high student in the combined pieces of Great I Am, The Lord Bless You, and Agnus Dei. The last two songs will be performed at PSHP Graduation on Saturday, May 14 at 2:00 at Asbury.

 

8. High School band and orchestra students can apply for a music camp scholarship . Deadline is May 24 to apply.

 

9. Teachers stop by the Payment Table for your April paycheck. Also stop by the Kitchen as there will be lunch for the adult teachers of a Taco bar. Thank you teachers!!!!

 

10. Check with your student about their student evaluations and progress reports. The student can earn a ticket or a prize if they bring back their evaluation signed by a parent.

 

 

 

Saturday, May 7

 

1. Deadline to order the PSHP Yearbook from TreeRing for free shipping that will be delivered at the picnic on Friday, May 27.

 

www.treering.com/validate

 

 

 

See you email for the Password

 

Cost is $18.93 for a soft copy

 

2. You can order Yearbooks after this date, but you will have to pay for shipping and it will be shipped to your home address.

 

 

 

Friday, May 13

 

1. All beginner orchestra students will meet together in the Sanctuary at 8:45 for the remainder of the year in preparation for our final concerts on May 23 and May 24.

 

2. All beginner band students will meet in the Youth Room at 8:45 for the remainder of the year in preparation for our final concerts on May 23 and May 24.

 

3. All intermediate band students will meet in the Youth Room at 10:00 for the remainder of the year in preparation for our final concerts on May 2 and May 24.

 

4. Practice at noon in the Sanctuary for all high student in the combined pieces of Great I Am, The Lord Bless You, and Agnus Dei. The last two songs will be performed at PSHP Graduation on Saturday, May 14 at 2:00 at Asbury.

 

5. Deadline to bring art items for the Art Auction and Art Raffle for May 20 Fundraiser Event.

 

6. Prize Store in Room 102 and Room 103 from 10:45-3:30.

 

Harp ensemble will meet in Room 150 across from the music library.

 

Sign up to work the Prize Store

 

 

 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080D4AA8AE2EA1FA7-prize1

 

 

 

7. Graduation Rehearsal in Sanctuary at 12:45.

 

8. Set up for graduation and graduation prep at 3:00.

 

9. Open Houses for new students and new families at 9:15, 10:15, and 1:15.

 

10. Composition Recital at 4:00 in the Sanctuary that is open to all!

 

11. Class times that will be adjusted due to the composition recital:

 

Beethoven class will meet from 2:45-3:20

 

Brahms class and Classical Guitar will meet from 3:20-3:50.

 

12. High School band and orchestra students can apply for a music camp scholarship . Deadline is May 24 to apply.

 

13. Sign Up for Graduation Jobs:

 

 

 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080D4AA8AE2EA1FA7-graduation1

 

 

 

14. High School band and orchestra students can apply for a music camp scholarship . Deadline is May 24 to apply.

 

 

 

Saturday, May 14

 

1. 11:45 Set-Up and prep for graduation

 

2. 1:00 Graduates arrive

 

3. 1:15 High students that are performing on Agnus Dei and The Lord Bless You arrive

 

4. 2:00 Graduation, followed by a reception in the Fellowship Hall.

 

5. Sign Up to bring graduation Food

 

 

 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080D4AA8AE2EA1FA7-graduation

 

 

 

Friday, May 20

 

1. All beginner orchestra students will meet together in the Sanctuary at 8:45 for the remainder of the year in preparation for our final concerts on May 23 and May 24.

 

2. All beginner band students will meet in the Youth Room at 8:45 for the remainder of the year in preparation for our final concerts on May 23 and May 24.

 

3. All intermediate band students will meet in the Youth Room at 10:00 for the remainder of the year in preparation for our final concerts on May 2 and May 24.

 

4. Practice at noon in the Sanctuary for all high student in the combined pieces of Great I Am, The Lord Bless You, and Agnus Dei in preparation for our final concert May 24.

 

5. Last class day at Asbury for this school year.

 

6. Bring items for cake walk (3 cookies, 1 cupcake, 1 brownie, 1 piece of pie or cake, etc.)

 

7. Bring items for Silent Auction of Gourmet Baked Goods (whole pies whole cakes, brookies, pan of cinnamon rolls, etc.)

 

8. FUNdraiser for PSHP from 5:30-7:30. We will have performers, dinner baskets of hotdog/hamburgers, chips, drink, as well as cake walk, art auction, gourmet food auction, silent auction.

 

9. Sign up for the Fundraiser:

 

 

 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080D4AA8AE2EA1FA7-fundraiser

 

 

 

10. High School band and orchestra students can apply for a music camp scholarship . Deadline is May 24 to apply.

 

 

 

Monday, May 23

 

Come and Go Concert for Beginner and Intermediate Ages

 

6:00 Beginner Orchestra

 

6:15 Recorders

 

6:25 Younger Beginner Guitar

 

6:30 Older Beginner Guitar

 

6:40 Singers Choir

 

6:50 Beginner Bells

 

7:00 Beginner Band

 

7:15 Intermediate Guitar

 

7:25 Intermediate Orchestra

 

7:40 Intermediate Band

 

7:55 Advance Intermediate Orchestra

 

8:00 Mezzo Choir

 

8:15 Bach Orchestra

 

 

 

Tuesday, May 24

 

If your class does not perform on Monday night, you will perform on the Tuesday night concert.

 

Beethoven and Brahms Orchestras

 

Adoration Band

 

Concert Choir and Bel Canto

 

Classical Guitar

 

Jazz Band

 

Harp Ensemble

 

Percussion Ensemble

 

 

 

Friday, May 27

 

11:30-2:30 PSHP Final Picnic at Smith Park at 1500 E. Division

 

Bring you lunch, lawn chairs, sunscreen, and a dessert to share at the dessert table!

 

We hope that the PSHP Yearbooks will be here to handout!!

 

12:30 Cake Cutting and Photo Op for PSHP Seniors

 

 

 

 

PSHP Notes: Friday, March 25

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Hello PSHP Families,

I am looking forward to meeting tomorrow!!  Woohoo.  The only Friday between now and May 20 that we are not scheduled to meet is Good Friday, April 15..

Please find attached the Handbook for concert clothing expectations and also the newly update schedule.  I have highlighted the events that have changed since the schedule was originally published in September.

RESCHEDULED EVENTS:

· Last Day to order PSHP t-shirts will be tomorrow March 25. Check out the table near the Information Desk for colors, prices and sizes. The exact cost of the t-shirts will not be known until we know the quantity of our order is since there are quantity discounts, but the cost should be between $9 and $11 dollars each.

· Student teacher’s luncheon and teacher’s luncheon will now both be April 1.

· April 29 will be a normal class schedule. The Mock Judging has been canceled this year.

· May 6 will be a normal class schedule. The Music Contest Day has been canceled this year due to our shorter year.

Sign Up Genius sign-ups for Events

1. Student teachers please sign up for attending the student teacher luncheon next Friday, April 1, so we can have enough pizza for everyone!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080D4AA8AE2EA1FA7-student

2. Adult Teachers please sign up for attending the April 1 teacher luncheon.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080D4AA8AE2EA1FA7-teacher

3. Volunteers needed for the Adult Teacher luncheon on Friday, April 1

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080D4AA8AE2EA1FA7-teacher1

Announcements for Friday, March 25

Hall Monitor (Check in at the Information Table each week)

            8:45-11:00 Becca Powell

` 11:00-1:00

            12:45-2:45

            1:45-3:45

· Hand Me Around Clothing, Music, and Book March 25. Bless others with things you no longer need and come look and take things that you can use. At the end of the day, the clothes will be donated.

· Get to know you Bingo. Stop by the Information Table to pick up a BINGO card. We will have these available to students and adults March 25 and April 1. Bring them back to the Information Table completely filled to receive a prize

· Senior t-shirt and Senior hoodies order will be ready tomorrow and can be paid for and picked up at the Payment Table.

1. Senior t-shirts $11 or $13

2. Senior hoodies $24 or $26

· Next Friday, April 1, is our Student Teacher Luncheon of Pizza. Please stop by the Payment Table if you are able to make a $5 or more donation towards the Student teacher pizza and ice cream bar luncheon!

· 8:45 Room Change: Young Beginner Guitar class has a permanent room change from the Nook to the Connections Office in the south hallway across from the church office.

· Friends’ Meeting at 12:10 upstairs in Room 203. Come help us plan for Student Teacher and Adult Teacher Appreciation Luncheon on April 1, PSHP Pizza Day on April 8, prize store on May 20, our PSHP “Fun”draiser on Friday, May 20 at Asbury from 5:30-7:30 and picnic on May 27.

· Last day for PSHP T-shirt orders. Cost will be determined after we have our numbers of shirts. Plan around $10.

Looking Ahead

· Hall Monitor for Friday, April 1

            8:45-11:00 Becca Powell, Lynette Brady

` 11:00-1:00

            12:45-2:45

            1:45-3:45

· Student Evaluations Done in class during March and April, then sent home with each student

· STREET CLOSING April 1: Please not that Campbell will be closed from March 30-April 2 for the Bass Pro Event. Campbell will be closed from Sunshine to Cherokee. If you come to Asbury from the south you will need to avoid Campbell and Sunshine.

· Student Teacher Luncheon April 1

· Get to Know You BINGO mixer March 25 and April 1

· PSHP Pizza Day is Friday, April 8. Please pre-order how many slices of pizza that you want on Friday, April 1 at the Information Table or by 10:00 on Friday, April 8. Any student, teacher, or family members are welcome to order pizza over lunch to visit and catch up! We will have gluten free choice as well as cheese, pepperoni, and supreme.

· Add May 20 to your calendar for a PSHP “Fun”draiser at Asbury from 5:30-7:30. We will be taking orders for hamburgers and hotdogs for our fun event, as well as carnival games!!

Thank Yous

1. Brahms’ members had two performances in the last month: one for Daughters of the American Revolution and one at the Capitol FHE Rally and Homeschool Day in Jefferson City! Thank you for sharing your talent.

PSHP Graduation Plans for May 15 ( And End of Year Picnic)

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PSHP Graduation Plans for May 15 ( And End of Year Picnic)

Hello All,
I am happy to announce that PSHP will be having a graduation for our PSHP
students, even though we didn’t officially meet this year.  We are planning
a PSHP graduation on Saturday, May 15 and our PSHP Picnic on Friday, May 28
from 11-2.  More details later about the picnic and about our plans to
return to classes in August.

Blessings,  Kathy

Details for Graduation
*         Open to any graduating PSHP family
*         Saturday, May 15 at 4:00 pm
*         Outside on the north grassy area of Asbury United Methodist
*         1500 S. Campbell, Springfield, MO  65807
*         Each graduate is welcome to decorate the trunk of a car with their
memorabilia
*         Please RSVP to Kathy Love at KALcello@cs.com by April 9 if you
would like to participate
*         PSHP will provide a graduation program, sound system, some type of
stage, a FaceBook live stream and live music.
*         Graduates will order their own gowns, cap, tassel and bring a
diploma.  See below for more information.
*         Graduates should arrive at Asbury at 3:30
*         A rain plan will be worked out once we know what the Springfield
ordinances are for May 15.

Order supplies from the HSLDA store at https://hslda.org
<https://store.hslda.org>

1. If you buy the package, make sure to order a tassel- they are sold
separately.  If you are a member, it’s usually a $10 discount.
2. Please order a royal blue gown, royal blue cap, gold tassel, and bring a
ordered or homemade diploma. (HSLDA also sells nice diplomas)

Older Beginner Guitar Assignments for 10.25.2019

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Older Beginner Guitar Assignments for 10.25.2019

Concert songs:
1. Angels we have heard on high, metronome speed quarter note at 86
2. Snow Prelude
3. Good King Wenceslas, metronome speed quarter note at 104

Lessons:
1. Chromatic scale
2. Chords for songs
3. Book One p 70

Music Notes for 4.27.2018

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Hello Parents and Students,

Thank you so much for a great day at Music Contest last week.  The judges were very complimentary of the students and the teachers.

The next couple of weeks are very busy, so I thought an email would be helpful!  I will still send out weekly reminders, but this would be a good email to print and/or save!!

I have tried to include all of the dates and information for the next month.  Wow there is a lot going on!!  If you have any questions, please contact me.

Contest Ratings from April 20

1 is the highest rating.  See below for scores from the judges, most groups had 2 judges.

Beethoven Orchestra              1, 1

Brahms Orchestra                  1, 1

Beginner Orchestra                1, 1

Intermediate Orchestra          1-, 1

Advance Intermediate Orch.  2, 1

Bach Orchestra                       1, 1

Younger Beginner Guitar        2, 2

Older Beginner Guitar            1, 1

Intermediate Guitar                1, 1

Advance Guitar                       1, 1

Classical Guitar                       1, 2

Praise and Worship                 I, 2, 1

Jazz Ensemble                         1, 2, 1-

Percussion Ensemble              1, 2, 1-

Recorder                                 2, 1-

Beginner Band                        2, 1-

Intermediate Band                  2, 1

Adoration Band                       1, 1

Select Wind Ensemble            1, 1

Singers Choir                           1, 1

Mezzo Choir                            1, 1

Concert Choir                          1, 1

Bel Canto                                1-, 1

Harp Ensemble                       1

Friday, April 27

 

Hall Monitors

8:45-11:00       Amanda Gann, Veronica Kuschel, Tracy Phillips

11:00-1:00       Barbara Crocker (11-12), Rebecca Tucker

12:45-2:45       Terra McAllister

1:45-3:45         Kristy McIntyre

PSHP Board Member on Duty:  Jennifer Roberson

Set-Up and Clean-Up Crew

Set up crew put out all of the 11 white round tables in the Fellowship Hall as we can leave them out until after graduation.  Add in long white tables as you can.  Please leave out altar table in the middle, but pushed back to the rock wall on the west side of the platform.  Move lectern to the front part of the platform.

Clean-Up crew leave out 11 white round tables in Fellowship Hall and put up 5 long white tables for Graduate displays.  We will also need 4 long tables left out for serving tables for the graduation reception.  We will also leave chairs up on the platform area.

  • All classes will meet this Friday, but see note about 10:10 optional performance
  • Teachers will start Student Evaluations and give to student when you have finished the evaluation.  Some younger classes have offered incentives to insure they get to the parents.  Bring evaluation back with a parent signature for a ticket or a piece of candy, etc.
  • Teachers will go over judges written comments.
  • 10:10-10:40 in the Sanctuary will be a performance from the Springfield Symphony Brass Quintet

o   All students are invited, but it is up to the teacher

o   Meet at 10:00 in your regular room, then their 10:00 class teacher will escort students to the Sanctuary and sit together.  Return to class afterwards as a group

o   All students, parents and others are invited to the Sanctuary for our 10:10 Assembly.

  • Combined Practice for Graduation in Sanctuary of musicians only that perform  Agnus Dei or The Lord Bless You and Keep You
  • Teacher Luncheon at Noon in Room 102-103.  No official teacher meeting, but please enjoy lunch!!  If you have donated food for the potato bar, please leave it in the Asbury Kitchen.
  • Harp Ensemble meet in Room 150
  • 1:00  Beethoven musicians and graduates meet in Sanctuary to practice processional
  • Bach students bring your Movie Favorites and Broadway Favorites from home, if you already have one.  I will pass out books to those that need to purchase them and they will be added to your family fee folder.
  • Bel Canto students please look at your schedule to see if you could sing on Thursday, May 17 at Bambinos at 2810 E. Battlefield, near Battlefield and Lone Pine.  Meet at 11:30, Sing at 11:45.
  • 11:00 Advance Intermediate Orchestra Theory meet in the Music Room, next door to the Sanctuary.
  • Intermediate Band will meet directly after the assembly from 10:40-11:20 in their regular room, then go to theory until noon.
  • Select Wind Ensemble will meet from 11:20-11:50 in their regular room, then go to combined practice in the Sanctuary.
  • Singer’s 3rd year theory class will go upstairs to Room 206

 

 

Saturday, April 28 First Annual PSHP Graduation

  • 1:30     Musicians arrive
  • 2:00     Sanctuary doors open and prelude starts
  • 2:30     Graduation starts, with a reception to follow

Please Download these Graduation Notes for April 28, 2018 (3) for more information about the rehersal on Friday and the Graduation on Saturday.

 

Friday, May 4

  • All Friday Classes will meet

Please pay for your adjusted student bill, plus your $7 concert fee and $7 for church usage fee. Your bill will be adjusted for any cancelled Fridays.

Combined high school classes rehearsal, 12:00-12:30 in Sanctuary

Open House for Prospective New Members at 9:15, 10:15 and 1:15

                        Recorder Students Visit Instrumental Classes 8:45-10:00 to see choices

                        Teachers finish Student Evaluations

The church’s Bazaar is scheduled for May 5, so please avoid use of Kitchen and Fellowship Hall as much as possible

 

Saturday, May 5

Beginner Orchestra, Intermediate Orchestra, Advance Intermediate Orchestra, Bach Orchestra, Beginner Guitar, Intermediate Guitar, Recorder, Beginner Band,

Intermediate Band, Singers and Mezzo will perform at Asbury for the Church Bazaar between 10-12:30 in the Sanctuary.

              10:00  Beginner Orchestra10:55 Singers Choir      11:30  Beginner Band
                  10:10  Intermediate Orchestra11:10 Mezzo Choir      11:45  Intermediate Band
                 10:20  Advance Intermediate

Orchestra

10:35  Bach Orchestra

 

11:20 Recorder      12:00  Younger Beginner Guitar

12:10  Older Beginner Guitar

12:20    Intermediate Guitar

 

Friday, May 11

Regular Friday classes

Continue Student Evaluations

Open House for Prospective New Students at 9:15, 10:15, and 1:15

 

Thursday, May 17

11:30  performance of either Concert Choir or Bel Canto for the Springfield Symphony Guild Luncheon at  Bambino’s on Battlefield

 

Friday, May 18

Friday Classes

            Finish Student Evaluations and give to students.

Teacher’s Virtual Meeting for program information for May 21 and May 22 Concerts.

Please send info to Kathy by Sunday, May 20, 8:00 pm.

Last day for Theory Classes, last day to meet at Asbury

Bring All Incentive Tickets for Prizes, Prize Store Room 104 Open from 11:00-3:30.

Combined high school classes rehearsal, 12:00-12:30 in Sanctuary

Music Composition Recital at 4:00 in Sanctuary

*(Beethoven will meet from 2:45-3:20, Brahms will meet from 3:20-3:50)

 

 

 

 

Monday  May 21

Mandatory Final Concert at 6:00 pm at  Location either at Asbury or at High Street Baptist

This is our big grand final concert of the year!!

This will be a come and go concert.

Each student will be recognized and given a certificate.

It is great to acknowledge the great accomplishments of everyone.

 

6:00    Beginner Orchestra7:05  Intermediate Guitar
6:15    Recorder7:17   Intermediate Orchestra
6:25    Young Beginner Guitars7:30   Intermediate Band
6:30     Older Beginner Guitars7:42   Advance Intermediate Orchestra
6:40    Singers Choir7:55   Mezzo Choir
6:50   Beginner Band8:15   Bach Orchestra

 

Tuesday, May 22

Mandatory Final Concert at 6:00 pm at Location probably at High Street Baptist.

This is our big final concert of the year!!

Performances by Beethoven Orchestra, Brahms Orchestra, Advance Guitar, Classical Guitar Ensemble, Praise and Worship, Concert Choir, Bel Canto, Adoration Band, Select Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, and Harp Ensemble

Each student will be recognized and given a certificate.

It is great to acknowledge the great accomplishments of the students and honor all of the teachers.

 

Friday, May 25

End of the Year Picnic from 11:30-2:30

Teachers please plan to stop by  if you can.  The students love to see you in a relaxed atmosphere and to sign their yearbooks.

            Smith Park at 1536 E. Division

            Bring your lunch;   Bring goodies or dessert to share

Honor all PSHP Graduates; Cake cutting and pictures at Noon!

YEARBOOKS will be ready.  Signing Party at the Picnic!

***SPAM*** FW: ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR PLAY & SING HIS PRAISES

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From: Katherine Love [mailto:director@playhispraises.com]
Sent: Friday, August 05, 2016 5:39 PM
To: kalcello@cs.com
Subject: ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR PLAY & SING HIS PRAISES

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ANNOUNCEMENTS for

AUGUST, 2016

I know everyone is in planning mode for the new year. Play and Sing His Praises is no exception and is also in planning mode. Please read over this very carefully for audition information and for descriptions of new classes. We are only having auditions on one day this year, August 19. I look forward to getting our new year underway as we continue to glorify God through our music ministry. Be sure to be prepared and practice for your upcoming auditions.!

Blessings, Kathy Love

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NEW CLASS OFFERINGS
This year in the Band division we will be offering an 11:00 class for Select Wind Ensemble and a 2:45 class for Jazz Ensemble.

DETAILS:

We are thrilled at PSHP to announce we will have a weekly Select Winds Ensemble (classical – brass & woodwinds) & a weekly Select Jazz Ensemble (woodwinds, brass, & rhythm section) for PSHP 2016-2017!!

Attention Guitarists, Bassists, Pianists, and Harpists: We have slots for you! The Select Winds Ensemble (classical) has open slots for both a student pianist and harpist. The Select Jazz Ensemble has openings for rhythm electric guitar, bass guitar (electric or upright), drum set, and piano/keyboard.

The Select Winds Ensemble (classical) will be working on small chamber and ensemble pieces of a classical and/or hymn nature. They will also receive aid in preparing pieces for Federation contest such as solos and small ensembles. This group will stretch their knowledge of scales, musical expression, and playing in self-directed ensembles. The ensemble will consist of woodwinds, brass, harp, and piano. Additional performance venues may be available for this smaller ensemble. Please see the bands auditions list for audition information. (14 years and up)

The Select Jazz Ensemble will learn to play standard jazz pieces along with jazz/modern versions of hymns or praise songs. They will study jazz articulations, jazz chords, song structures, and begin learning improvisation (jazz soloing). This ensemble will consist of woodwinds, brass, electric rhythm guitar, bass, piano/keyboard, and drum set. Additional performance venues may be available for this smaller ensemble. Please see the bands auditions list for audition information. (14 years and up) If you have other specific questions, contact Dan Updegrave (417-849-2515) or dan

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From: Katherine Love [mailto:director@playhispraises.com]
Sent: Friday, August 05, 2016 5:39 PM
To: kalcello@cs.com
Subject: ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR PLAY & SING HIS PRAISES

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ANNOUNCEMENTS for

AUGUST, 2016

I know everyone is in planning mode for the new year. Play and Sing His Praises is no exception and is also in planning mode. Please read over this very carefully for audition information and for descriptions of new classes. We are only having auditions on one day this year, August 19. I look forward to getting our new year underway as we continue to glorify God through our music ministry. Be sure to be prepared and practice for your upcoming auditions.!

Blessings, Kathy Love

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NEW CLASS OFFERINGS
This year in the Band division we will be offering an 11:00 class for Select Wind Ensemble and a 2:45 class for Jazz Ensemble.

DETAILS:

We are thrilled at PSHP to announce we will have a weekly Select Winds Ensemble (classical – brass & woodwinds) & a weekly Select Jazz Ensemble (woodwinds, brass, & rhythm section) for PSHP 2016-2017!!

Attention Guitarists, Bassists, Pianists, and Harpists: We have slots for you! The Select Winds Ensemble (classical) has open slots for both a student pianist and harpist. The Select Jazz Ensemble has openings for rhythm electric guitar, bass guitar (electric or upright), drum set, and piano/keyboard.

The Select Winds Ensemble (classical) will be working on small chamber and ensemble pieces of a classical and/or hymn nature. They will also receive aid in preparing pieces for Federation contest such as solos and small ensembles. This group will stretch their knowledge of scales, musical expression, and playing in self-directed ensembles. The ensemble will consist of woodwinds, brass, harp, and piano. Additional performance venues may be available for this smaller ensemble. Please see the bands auditions list for audition information. (14 years and up)

The Select Jazz Ensemble will learn to play standard jazz pieces along with jazz/modern versions of hymns or praise songs. They will study jazz articulations, jazz chords, song structures, and begin learning improvisation (jazz soloing). This ensemble will consist of woodwinds, brass, electric rhythm guitar, bass, piano/keyboard, and drum set. Additional performance venues may be available for this smaller ensemble. Please see the bands auditions list for audition information. (14 years and up) If you have other specific questions, contact Dan Updegrave (417-849-2515) or dan

Intermediate Guitar

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Practice songs:
Country Dance
Andantino
Nocturne

Be sure to be at First Evangelical Free, tuned and ready, by 5:20. Warm-ups at 5:30. Sent from my iPad

Beginner Guitar (older)

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Practice Songs:

Petite Waltz
Ode to Joy
Sor Study Duet

Reminder- Be at First Evangelical Free, ready and tuned, by 5:25pm. Warm-ups at 5:30pm. Thanks for a great year.

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Adoration Band from 5/6

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Adoration Band Advanced Band from 5/6

ATTEND INTERMEDIATE BAND UPSTAIRS BY 10:45 AM FOR combined Chorale on It Is Well

(**Listening links below)

1) Come Thou Fount – playing through all transitions, whole piece

2) Tocatta for Band m154-end *

3) Josh Groban Gold *–Combined Orchestra / Band

4) When You Believe* –Combined Choir / Orchestra / Ban

5) Lord, Listen to Your Children (NO AGNUS DEI) — Combined Choir/Band/ Orchestra

6) Chorale on It is Well – Combined – Adoration & Intermediate Band

7) The Lord Bless You and Keep You

Needing assistance or more information? Director Dan Updegrave 417-849-2515

Web Links for demonstration recordings

1. Come Thou Fount – http://drtw.net/wsp/mp3/cb/masterful/comethoufount.mp3

2. Toccata for Band – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v02E_DA1RI8

3. Josh Groban Gold – http://www.alfred-music.com/player/BelwinOrchestra2015/43802/player.html?osCsid=f3c8bf89673eecc78ea3a3e6a2eed83d

4. When You Believe – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4EJiKKJ3ww correct version now

5. Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying –( click on “Listen” by SAB version) http://www.hopepublishing.com/html/main.isx?sitesec=1.2.4.0&workid=1446

Trumpets – please go to https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B1DBLPl5zn8aTnhJZ1k4bzcySVU&usp=sharing to get trumpet practice recordings for Tocatta

Or go email dan

See instructions sheet for trumpets