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Band News

Attention: Sandoval Band Parents

                     MUSIC ITEMS NEEDED – Do you have a music stand or band instrument not

       being used?  The band is rapidly growing and would appreciate any donations of stands or

       instruments.  For more information please call 247-3488.  Thank you!

                      2008-2009 Band Parents Organization Officers: 

                                President: Margarite Rohner                Vice-President: Susan Higgins

                                Secretary: Cheryl Wuebbles                 Treasurer: ? Tabled at last meeting.

                                                                                               Let us know if you are interested.

Hi!  My name is Mrs. Judy Bundy.  I teach music here at Sandoval Elementary School.  I am excited that this year I will be here as a full-time teacher, which will allow time for all classes to have their own music time.  Keep watching for information about this year's program plans and dates. 

Please put dates on your calendars:

Kindergarten and First Grade - Thursday, December 4, @ 7:00 pm
"The Littlest Christmas Tree"

Second and Third Grade  - Thursday, November 13, @ 7:00 pm
"Movin' In the Right Direction"

Fourth, Fifth, & Sixth Grades - Thursday, January 29, @ 7:00 pm
"The Hero In Us All"
Fifth & Sixth Grade Band Will Perform Also

By Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse

A Program to build character and integrity in young people.  So take a moment to look inside and see the reflection of all that you can be, Keep movin' in the right direction.

Great Job..  Mrs. Bundy & Students

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Second- and third-grade students performed a musical entitled “Movin’ In the Right Direction” on Thursday, November 13, in the SGS gym.  Written by Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse, the songs  encouraged all of us to make good choices and build character by doing the right things.  In addition to the title song, other titles included “So Small,” “Your Choices Count,” “Each of Us Has a Light,” “Could-a, Would-a, Should-a,” “Step by Step,” and “Dare to Make a Difference.”

Many singers also had speaking parts to help explain the messages of the songs. 

After the concert, students talked about what they had learned.  Some said they enjoyed doing the speaking parts.  Others liked the movements that went with the songs.  Still others realized all the music skills used to  sing well in unison and two parts while communicating the words to the audience.  One of their favorite things was receiving the applause for a job well done.  They are already looking forward to next year’s performance!

The grade school gym was filled with families and friends for the Christmas program on Thursday, December 4,  presented by kindergarten and first grade students.  The evening began with “Jingle Bells” being sung and played on the bells by the kindergarten classes. 

The musical play “The Littlest Christmas Tree” featured first graders as singing and talking Christmas trees, along with elves from Santa’s Christmas tree lot.  They were getting ready for Santa and Mrs. Claus to come to choose their very own tree.  The competition between the trees was fierce, as each one thought he or she was the perfect tree for Santa’s house.  Santa, however, chose the “Littlest Christmas Tree” because he was the only tree who knew what Christmas was really all about – love, caring, sharing, laughter, hope, and joy.

Songs included “Time to Decorate the Tree,” “I’m Gonna Be Santa’s Tree,” “Tiny Tree Rap,” “The March of the Christmas Trees,” “Christmas Is,” “O Christmas Tree,” and “We Wish You a Merry Christmas.”

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Kindergarten and First Grade Classes

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Below are pictures of some of my music students.

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