Grade 4 Band

Grade 4 band will begin this Tuesday 17-Jan.  Students must have their instruments on that day.  See you then!

Grade 4 Instrumental Music

Grade 4 instrumental forms are due TODAY.  If you haven't sent yours in, please get it to Mr. Witschy ASAP.  The rental forms will be going out at the end of this week.

New Year

It's a new year at Rogers, and instrumental music is in full swing.  Make sure all of your instrumental rental forms are in and payment is included!  If you have any questions, contact your music teacher.

Welcome Back!

Welcome back to a brand new year at RIS.  We in the music department are excited to see all of our students from Kindergarten through 8th grade.  Parents make sure to stop by on open house night (September 14 or 21).

Fingering Charts for Band

Find fingering charts for all band instruments here.  If there are any questions, ask Mr. Witschy!

Open House

We look forward to seeing you all at Open House tonight!  Stop by with any questions!

Lower School Instrumental Music

Mr. Witschy and Mr. Sette will be hopefully starting Grade 4 instrumental music in October.  Look here for details.

Memorial Day Parade

The RIS Band will again be marching in the Memorial Day Parade, on Sunday May 30.  Please meet at noon!  See Mr. Schutzman with any questions! (pschutzman@ci.stamford.ct.us)

Band & Orchestra Concerts

The RIS Band and Orchestra concerts are on June 7 during the day for the student community, and June 10, at 7 PM for parents, family and friends.  We look forward to seeing you there!

Congratulations!

Congrats to all 4th Grade Students on an OUTSTANDING job performing in the Arts EXPO! It was great to see all the learning that you had done about human discovery in the arts and athletics/sports.

Grade 4 Arts Exhibition

Remember the Grade 4 Arts EXPO is this Friday (20-Nov) at 9:15 AM! We look forward to seeing you as the students share their inquiry into Human Discoveries in the Arts and Athletics. Join us as we look at the history of jazz, creation of games and sports, and early forms of artistic expression. See you there!

Recorder Playing Assessment

Mr. Witschy's Grade 4 students will have a playing assessment on the head of "Scoot" on Thursday 5-Nov. Remember, just the first time through the head for the assessment!

Recorder Help

If your student needs extra help from Mr. Witschy on recorder, he is available Fridays at 8:15 AM.

Grade 4 Recorders

Mrs. Brown's homeroom (Rm 216) must bring their recorders to music starting next Friday (23-Oct). If your student was not a Rogers student last year, the school will provide a recorder.

Thanks!

Grade 4 Arts Exhibition

Notices about the Grade 4 Arts EXPO will be going home either Friday or Monday. Look for them! If you have any questions, contact a member of the Arts team (Art, Music, PE). The central idea will be: Human Discoveries in the Arts and Athletics.

Dedication

At the dedication of RIS, on Sept 30 at 11:30 AM, grades K-4 will perform "Hello to all the Chidren of the World". Please make sure your lower school students wears their uniform that day, and have a towel to sit on outside!

Just a Reminder

All performance opportunites outside of RIS that we are made aware of are posted outside the auditorium. Check there often!

All-Stamford Musical

All 4th, 5th and 6th grade students are invited to audition for "Fiddler on the Roof". Auditions will be at Rippowam Middle School on Wed. 9/9, Thu. 9/10 and Friday 9/11 from 2:10 to 6:00 PM. Bring sheet music for the song of your choice with you. For more information, see Mr. Witschy, or email George Vollano at gvollano@ci.stamford.ct.us.

Connecticut Children's Chorus

Auditions for the Connecticut Children's Chorus will be held at the University of Hartford, on September 13. If students are interested in auditioning, an appointment can be made by calling (860) 768-4451. If there are any questions, contact Dr. Stuart Younse at younse@hartford.edu. A flyer with more information is hanging outside the auditorium. Students in Grades 1-6 are invited to audition.

Instrumental Music

Grade 4 students will be meeting with Mr. Schutzman today to learn about opportunities to play in band and orchestra. Make sure to ask your child about it!