There are still a number of exciting projects on the horizon ...

It is hard to believe that we have so few classes left. There are still a number of exciting projects on the horizon before our last day of class on May 22nd. 

1. Our last first Friday Mass is a culmination of learning two of our Latin selections. Both of these are part of the recitation material covered in the homeroom classes - Ave Maria Chant for the Grade 1’s and Pater Noster for the Grade 2’s. To add the music to these texts is quite an accomplishment. While we have been joining in with the Pater Noster for a couple of Masses, it is hoped that all the Little Lambs will have a better comfort level singing it in its entirety. While many have committed it to memory some will find it helpful to sing along using the Mass Service Bulletin. Certainly, as the year has progressed we have used these bulletins more frequently. This is directly due to the Little Lambs ever increasing desire to make more sense of the printed word. It is always exciting to see this happen.  

2. Our second showcase for the year is on May 6th and all are welcome. This showcase will not appear to be as process driven but process is still paramount. This relatively early May time will allow us to see how ready we are for the Year End Concert and the importance of keeping the momentum going. You will also get a chance to see how far we have come in doing so-fa hand signs and how hymns support the programs goals in this area. You will also see how choreography is an extension of our game playing. The ability to sing and move simultaneously is not an easy task for everyone. We have Miss Lisa to thank for the age-appropriate movement that we are doing at the Year End Concert. Moving frees up the singing voice and allows young singers to move out of their comfort zone and become storytellers. Miss Lisa is a very talented choreographer and it is beauty in action to see her work with the Little Lambs. She and I have a very long tradition. While both of our special characters in the age old story of the Three Little Pigs have been introduced to the Little Lambs, you will all have to wait for the Year End Show to see those characters in action. We need to save some surprises!

3. The Year End Concert is the time for each Little Lamb to strut their stuff and to be bigger than life in a fun yet authentic way. It is always a highlight to end the show with a joint number. This year we will repeat the one we did last year - “The Lord Bless You and Keep You”. This selection has been the mainstay of the Senior Choir for ten years! The Little Lambs are excited to be part of this tradition. 

To ensure that your child may be the best that they may be - please provide them with times to practise the repertoire for our Year End Concert. I still believe that we should all sing every day. Our God-given talents are meant to be shared. There is a wealth of repertoire in their binders. 

The musical journey continues. 

Love Miss Katheryne