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| The RMS Choir and Dance Team recorded a music video for the traditional Zambian song "Bonse Aba" on Friday, October 31st, in the RMS auditorium. The song was performed at the Oktoberfest Concert on October 23rd and at the FedEx Forum on Friday, December 12th, when the RMS Choir and Dance Team performed
on the court just before the Memphis Grizzlies played the Chicago Bulls
(and won!). The choir recorded the audio track in the choir room, then created a CD of their recording on the computer. Next, the choir and dancers moved to the auditorium and performed along with the CD recording while the video was filmed. Finally, the audio track was mixed with the video tracks using video editing software. The result can be seen above. |
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The choir enjoyed a successful first semester performing throughout the community, developing their performance skills, and creating their first music video. In October, the choir performed their first official concert of the year - The Oktoberfest Concert and Hot Dog Supper. Ms. Mungle and her students helped organize the event, preparing and serving food during the event. Ms. Bell helped with the door prize tickets, and generous foot donations were received from Ms. Greene, Ms. Patrick, Ms. George, and Ms. Okeon. Students also entertained the crowd at the Memphis Farmers Market in October. Several market-goers joined in during the performance playing drums and percussion with us. Market organizers invited us back to perform next season. Students ended their day at the market with a trolley ride through downtown Memphis, observing some of the cities landmarks including Tom Lee Park (and the story of Tom Lee), the Arcade Restaurant (Memphis' oldest operating restaurant), and the Pyramid. We talked with our trolley operator about the history of the Memphis trolleys and admired the architecture of the various buildings along South Main Street. Choir members participated in the annual Downtown Holiday Parade on November 28th, performing on their own float with members of the Cordova Middle School Strolling Strings. Photos from the parade can be viewed below. The ensemble will also be in next year's parade and help design their float. Our field trip to the Center for Southern Folklore on December 3rd gave students the opportunity to learn more about American roots styles such as Delta blues, electric blues, and soul through lectures, photos, exhibits, and a live performance by local blues musician David Bowen. Some of the students got up on stage with Mr. Bowen to sing and dance. Photos and videos from the trip can be viewed below. Perhaps the most memorable experience of the first semester was our December 12th performance at the FedEx Forum before the Memphis Grizzlies game v. the Chicago Bulls. The choir, World Drum Squad, and Dance Team performed together on the court for what will hopefully be the first of many exciting collaborations. Photos from the FedEx performance can be viewed below. The semester concluded with a moving performance of "Silent Night" at the RMS Holiday Program on December 18th. Soloists Renee Meredith, Mylyr Earnest, Bradnei Avery, Alexis Hansbrough, Deion Jones, Jessery Thompson, Isiaih Rankin, Ronzie Peeples, Montrelle Woodard, and Marnequa Roberts did a wonderful job! The loud applause and cheers made it clear that the audience thoroughly enjoyed the choir's performance. Our next performance will be in February, possibly at a venue downtown (Ground Zero Blues Club? Center for Southern Folklore?). The date and location will be given as soon as the details have been confirmed. More performances opportunities are being planned and will be announced soon. As always, thank you for your support! Mr. Greene |
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'08-'09 Choir
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| JANUARY Monday 5 - Fourth Six Weeks begins ____________________________________________________________________________ FEBRUARY Date TBA - Concert |
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First Semester Highlights Images and Sounds from the 2008-2009 First Semester |
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Choir Rehearsal Listen in on the RMS Choir as they prepare for upcoming performances |
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Sept. 22nd
- Listen to a clip from our September 22nd, 2008 rehearsal. The song is "Bonse
Aba", an African harvest song. Students were rehearsing their three voice parts, working between the call (duo) and response (ensemble) sections. |
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19th - Listen to a clip from our September 19th, 2008 rehearsal. The song is "Kaki
Lambe", an African folk song. The emphasis on this particular rehearsal was diction and [vowel] placement. |
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5th -
Listen to a clip from our September 5th, 2008 rehearsal. The song is "Sahara
Sunrise." Students were working on blending parts, tone production, and diction. |
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National Standardsdards 1. Singing; 2. Performing on instruments (drums and percussion); 3. Improvising (rhythmic accompaniment); 5. Reading music; 6.Listening to, analyzing, and describing music; 7. Evaluating music and musical performances; 9. Understanding music in relation to history and culture |