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In Chorus Class, students will learn how to sing in a group as well as singing in harmony.  They will also learn proper diction, posture, breathing, correct vowel production, singing rounds and canons, music notation, music reading skills, music terminology, rhythms, and sight-singing.  There will be a mandatory concert performance at the end of each semester to give parents and community the opportunity to see and hear the young musicians on stage presenting their newly acquired musical abilities.

In Handbell Class, students will learn how to hold, ring, and damp a handbell, as well as learning music reading skills, music notation, handbell notation, music terminology, handbell techniques, rhythms, and sight-reading.  There will be a mandatory concert performance at the end of each semester to give parents and community the opportunity to see and hear the young musicians on stage and presenting their newly acquired musical abilities.

In Piano Class, students will learn correct posture, hand position, the keyboard, major five-finger patterns, chords, major scales, music notation, music terminology, pedal techniques, rhythms, and sight-reading.  There will be a recital at the end of the semester to give parents and community the opportunity to see and hear the young pianists on stage and presenting their newly acquired musical talents and abilities.

 Announcements

Chorus Practice Recordings! 
by Lafreniere, Aaron
 3/15/2012 8:35 AM
 
We're on Facebook! 
by Lafreniere, Aaron
 10/14/2011 10:29 PM
 
Quizlets Updated! 
by Lafreniere, Aaron
 10/14/2011 10:28 PM
 

 Calendar

5/25/2012 1:15 PM   School Performance 
Performance for the school is meant to celebrate the Arts, Music In Our Schools Month, and the End of Testing!
Performances include: MMS Band, Chorus, Dance, & Handbell Ensembles.  Special guest performances include: MHS Choir and Rock...
5/30/2012 3:30 PM   Spring Piano Recital 
White & Black Concert Attire is required.
Admission is free.
Call Time: 3:00pm
5/31/2012 6:30 PM   Spring Concert 
Attire:
Colors on Black for Chorus
Black on Black for Handbells
Admission is free.
Call Time:
5:30 for Chorus Students
5:45 for Handbell Students

 Handbells - The Wildcat Ringers

54 Bells total!  4 1/2 Octaves.

Maiden Middle School is fortunate enough to have 4 1/2 Octaves of Malmark Handbells
which is a total of 54 bells. 
4th Octave purchased in Spring of 2010 ($4,365.00).
Upper 5th Octave purchased in Fall of 2011 ($1,080.00).
These new bells were able to be purchased through donations and fundraisers. 

Maiden Middle School also has 4 Octaves of Malmark Choirchimes ($2,685.00).

MMS has about $18,500.00 worth of instruments (handbells, chimes)
and equipment (music stands, mallets, foam pads, tables, etc.)!

 Piano Class

Piano Lab has 5 Student Pianos.
There can be up to 10 students in a class; 2 at each piano.
Headsets allow students to practice individually.

 
 

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Interactive Rhythm Practice
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 All-State Chorus 2012

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NC Middle School All-State Chorus 2012
Women's Choir
Aria S (Soprano I, 7th Grade) Women's Choir Sopranos2592 x 1944
NC Middle School All-State Chorus 2012
SATB Choir
Schuyler S (Alto, 7th Grade) SATB Choir Full Ensemble2592 x 1944
NC Middle School All-State Chorus 2012
SATB Choir
Schuyler S (Alto, 7th Grade) SATB Choir Getting Ready to Perform2592 x 1944
NC Middle School All-State Chorus 2012
SATB Choir
Schuyler S (Alto, 7th Grade) SATB Choir Close Up2592 x 1944
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 Room 408

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New Cases!  Purchased Fall 2011. Topsy Turvy Cases1944 x 2592
7 brand new Bell Cases.  Purchased in Fall of 2011. Stack of Bell Cases1944 x 2592
The view of the front of the room.  This is what the students see everyday. Room - Front View2592 x 1944
54 Bells Total.  4 1/2 Octaves. Big Mouths2592 x 1944
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 Winter Concert 2011

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Holiday Celebration Assembly Winter 2011 8th Grade Handbells Holiday Assembly Performance Winter 20113264 x 1952
Holiday Celebration Assembly Performance Winter 2011 7th and 8th Grade Holiday Assembly Winter 20113264 x 1952
Holiday Celebration Assembly Performance Winter 2011 7th and 8th Grade Chorus Holiday Assembly Performance Winter 20113264 x 1952
Holiday Celebration Assembly Performance Winter 2011 7th Grade Handbell Holiday Assembly Performance Winter 20113264 x 1952
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