Music and Performing Arts

Mr. & Mrs. Christie

Class Updates  

Through May 18


(St. Cecilia Icon by Ellen Chavez de Leitner)


Totus Tuus, Immaculata!

Spring Program and Talent Show

May 22, 2012

6:30 pm

All students who have signed up for performances in this year's program must have their idea or act ready to present or show to us by Monday, May 14, 2012.




MusicTime with Pre K and K
Tuesday period 6

Lower School
Monday period 4

For spring program:

This Little Light of Mine & Today is the Day

Class will use curriculum developed by Musikgarten for young children that focuses on singing, movement activities, listening, instrument play, and rhythmic/tonal patterns to develop self-expression and musical literacy.



For spring program:

Scarf Dance, This Little Light of Mine & Today is the Day

Class time is active and fun and will be used to develop musical skills with instrument play and singing, and self-expression through creative movement and dance.


Intermediate School
Monday period 2
Middle School Church Music
Monday period 1

For spring program:

Whomp Out Loud! and Today is the Day


Curriculum will integrate previous experiential and aural concepts into concrete musical terms.  Students will become familiar with how music is created, written, and performed.  We will study and learn musical form, timbre, texture, various styles, improvisation and music from different cultures through singing, creative movement, using Orff methodology, Kodaly, percussion, singing and instruments.





Students will learn the music for the Divine Liturgy and will lead the school at Liturgy.  We will study various types of church music, ancient and new, using them to support liturgy and other school events.  We will learn sight singing, parts singing and other elements of vocal production through exercises and a wide variety of musical styles.

Music For the Divine Liturgy from 
The Metropolitan Cantor Institute

First Antiphon for Pascha 

Second Antiphon for Pascha

The Litany

First Antiphon

Second Antiphon

Hymn of the Incarnation

We Have Seen the True Light

Invitation to Communion

Thrice-Holy Hymn B

The Cherubic Hymn D

Introduction to the Symbols of Faith

Holy, Holy, Holy C

Anamnesis Acclamation (We Praise You)

Hymn to the Theotokos

One is Holy

Our Father Tone 7

The Immaculata Ringers - Middle School
 Tuesday period 5
Middle School Drama and Drumming
Monday period 3
For spring program:
Processional and Canon

This class will focus on utilizing elements of music – form, melody, pitch, rhythm, tempo and dynamics. We will use hand chimes, movement and a variety of percussion instruments to create an ensemble for performance at school functions throughout the year. Students will be exposed to a wide variety of musical types and styles. Since all work is done in the classroom, attendance is required.


For spring program:

 Whack Attack, Today is the Day

Students will participate in small and large activities to develop skills of personal expression and self-confidence by using creative movement, dance, drumming and theatrical games.  Some outside assignments will be required.


Music and More - Upper/High School
Monday period 6
Immaculata Rocks Ensemble 
Upper/High School

Monday period 7
For spring program:

Lean on Me                       All Students in Class

Haunted House Skit:         Jade, Shakarrio,                                                    Peter & John Paul
The Turtle:                      Brooke
Safe and Sound                Ali, Brooklyn, Claire
                                       Jade, Adelaide
Schroeder Monologue       Jonathon
Piano                                Grace
Dance -Starry Night         Morgan & Lauren
The Climb                         Imani


This class will focus on  performance at many different levels.  Singing, acting, and dramatic reading will come together to create various ensembles that will perform throughout the year.  In addition, this group will work with other instrumentalists in the school.  Some after school time will be required when we are preparing for programs.

For spring program:
Horse With No Name


This class is designed to create a contemporary Christian music group for performance.  Some prior knowledge (beginner level) is needed.  Each student will need his or her own instrument to practice assignments.  Class time will be spent learning repertoire and in developing ensemble skills; home practice will be required for all participants. There will be performances throughout the school year.

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rick 'n debbie's MusicTime 


Guitar Class -- Tuesday
Class is over for this semester come to the Spring program






Last Update: May 13, 2012

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