Music Notes – October 13
Calling all 5th graders who are interested in learning an instrument to sign up for the Lewis after school band! Turnout so far has been fabulous. This will be the final week to sign up to join this...
View ArticleMusic Notes – November 3
This week sees the start of the Lewis Band. On Tuesday flute, clarinet, and saxophone players meet for the first time. They were very excited to get their instrument and to start the journey of...
View ArticleMusic and Tech Notes – November 17
A full week of school! I’m very excited about this November phenomenon. What it means, is that 5th grade band will get to meet for the first time in over a week. Woodwinds will meet on Tuesday and...
View ArticleMusic and Tech Notes – December 1
I hope everyone had nice Thanksgiving break. We had family visit from California, which is always a treat. Even though it is just the start of December, I’ve been talking to 3rd, 4th, & 5th grade...
View ArticleMusic and Tech Notes – December 8
Online registration starts this week for three after school music groups that start up in January after our Winter break. Information about each group can be found on my website...
View ArticleMusic and Tech Notes – December 15
This is the final school week of 2014. I can’t believe it’s here already. Last week I opened up registration for three before/after school performing groups. There was a tremendous turnout! The Boomin’...
View ArticleMusic and Tech Notes – January 5
I hope everyone had a wonderful and relaxing winter break. We are about to hit the ground running these next two weeks. On Thursday the 3rd grade recorder club will have it’s first meeting before...
View ArticleMusic and Tech Notes – January 12
The new year is really kicking into high gear. This week sees the start of the 4th and final musical performing group, 4th grade Violin. I saw the fist group of eager students on Monday and will see...
View ArticleMusic & Tech Notes – February 2
It’s the start of a new month and the the 3rd quarter of the 2014-15 school year. I can’t believe we are half way done, but here we are. This is quite a big week at Lewis. On Monday our anual school...
View ArticleMusic & Tech Notes – February 17
This Friday is our annual Family Dance. This is wonderful evening with friends, family, and our greater Lewis community. I believe this our 4th go around with this event. It was started by Mr. Colvin,...
View ArticleMusic & Tech Notes – February 23
The family dance was another success thanks to the fabulous 5th grade parents who volunteered their time and efforts in organizing and hosting the event. I’d also like the thank the members of the...
View ArticleMusic & Tech Notes – April 27
The Lewis Art Night is less than two weeks away! 5th Grade Band, 4th Grade Violin, The Boomin’ Beats and the 3rd Grade Recorder Club are currently working hard to prepare for the big night. Each group...
View ArticleMusic & Tech Notes – May 11
I hope everyone had a great Art Night. I was very proud of everyone’s efforts. I especially want to acknowledge our student docents who really connect our guests to the art on the walls. I also want to...
View ArticleMusic & Tech Notes – September 28
Band is starting up next week! If you haven’t signed up, please do so by this Friday. You can find more information and a link to the online registartion on my website...
View ArticleMusic & Tech Notes – October 12
5th grade band is now in full swing as we enter our second week. There are still a few instruments open, so if you were sitting on the fence, now’s the time to jump on in! If you are not sure how to...
View ArticleMusic & Tech Notes – October 27
If you are in 5th grade band please check my blog for this week’s assignment. https://tonyjamesbarry.wordpress.comIn music class this week we’ll be exploring themes of fall and harvest. Movement,...
View ArticleMusic & Tech Notes – January 12
Do you love to sing? Would you like to spend time with others who love to sing, too? Well, the place for you to be is in music room at 8:00 AM each Tuesday morning starting January, 19. That’s the day...
View ArticleMusic & Tech Notes – February 22
Last Friday was our 5th annual Family Dance night. I thought it was the best one yet. The boys in the band said just as much, and so was the feed back I got from both students and parents. One 3rd...
View ArticleMusic & Tech Notes – April 4
The before and after school music groups continue to work towards their spring performances. Band students will continue to work on the same pieces assigned to them from last week. Violin students are...
View ArticleMusic & Tech Notes – April 18
We are inching our way closer and closer to Art Night on May 12th. For Band, Violin, Recorder Club and Boomin’ Beats this means that each rehearsal becomes more and more important in our work to...
View ArticleMusic & Tech Notes – May 1
The Lewis Art Night is a little more than on week away! 5th Grade Band, 4th Grade Violin, The Boomin’ Beats and the 3rd Grade Recorder Club are currently working to prepare for the big night. Each...
View ArticleMusic & Tech Notes May 9
The Lewis Art Night is this Thursday, May 12. 5th Grade Band, 4th Grade Strings, The Boomin’ Beats and the 3rd Grade Recorder Club are currently working hard to prepare for the big night.All...
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