The Holy Rosary School Music Page

Is there a guitar sitting in the corner at home collecting dust? Ready to part with that Martin or Gibson that you’re not playing anymore?? We are always accepting donations of guitars for our Music Program— any condition, acoustic guitars preferred! Donations accepted ANY TIME OF THE YEAR!

Please contact Ms. Mudge at (206) 937-7255 X 322

Students in Grades 6 will continue on in Music theory while learning to play the guitar. Holy Rosary School will be loaning guitars out to those who do not have access to their own. All students will need to bring their guitar (whether a loaner or their own) to class each week along with their Music folder.

Interested in purchasing a guitar for your child? There are several excellent local sources to purchase a guitar. Please check the “Music Stores” listings on this webpage for names and addresses.

Is there a guitar sitting in the corner at home collecting dust? We are always accepting donations of guitars for our program— any condition! Donations accepted ANY TIME OF THE YEAR!

Please contact Ms. Mudge if you can help: (206) 937-1488 X 322. Thank you!

New this year is the Junior High Elective course: “School of Rock” which meets three times per week. K - 4 meet twice per week, and 5 & 6 meet once per week. Students participate in the annual Christmas Program, weekly prayer services, liturgies, and at the Spring Talent Show.

Holy Rosary’s Music Curriculum aligns itself with the National Standards for Music Education and Arts CUrriculum for the Archdioce of Seattle. Holy Rosary students will become involved in:

1. Singing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.
2. Performing on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.
3. Improvising melodies, variations, and accompaniments.
4. Composing and arranging music within specified guidelines.
5. Reading and notating music.
6. Listening to, analyzing, and describing music.
7. Evaluating music and music performances.
8. Understanding relationships between music, the other arts, and disciplines outside the arts.
9. Understanding music in relation to history and culture.

Students will gain understanding of the following musical concepts:
RHYTHM, MELODY, HARMONY, FORM, AUDIENCE and PERFORMANCE PARTICIPATION, EXPRESSION, TIMBRE
and TONE COLOR
***through use of the following instruments: the voice— the #1 instrument!, hand drums and percussion, guitar, ukuleles, hand bells, Boomwacker tubes, xylophones, and recorders.

In addition to the general music curriculum, students in Grades 5 – 8 are invited to join the school band, under the direction of Ms. Frances McKamey and Mr. Gerald Larkins. Students in grades 2 – 8 are invited to participate in the Children’s Choir, directed by Mr. Paul Doljesi.

I look forward to journeying forth into many musical adventures with your child! If you have any questions, or would like to offer your support— please contact me at 937-1488 X 322. Thank you!
Janet Mudge

here are a few of my favorites . . .
. . . let me know if you have any that should be added to the list!

The Folkstore
www.folkstoreseattle.com

5210 Roosevelt Way NE # A
Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 524-1110

John’s Music Center
www.johnsmusic.com

4501 Interlake N.
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 548-0916

Guitar Center (at Southcenter, too!)
www.guitarcenter.com

520 Westlake N.
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 287-9100

Dusty Strings
www.dustystrings.com

3406 Fremont Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 634-1662

A Sharp Music Co
www.asharpmusicco.com

204 SW 43rd St
Renton, WA 98057
(425) 251-5929

Guitar Emporium
www.guitaremporium.com

5349 Ballard Ave. NW
Seattle, WA 98107
(206) 783-7607

Dear 4th Grade Parents,

Your child is moving right along in improving their music reading skills this year in playing the recorder. They are learning their first notes (A, B, & G!) and preparing a piece to perform in the Christmas Program very soon. I ask your continued support in encouraging daily practice (recommendation: 15 minutes per/day) and an occasional at-home performance. You may wish to have your child play the current song they are studying in class. I am most happy to provide additional materials for them to work on at home, if your child seems to be progressing and ready for more challenging music.

I so appreciate your support and if you ever need any additional help or have questions, please feel free to contact me at 937-1488 X 322. Thank you & here’s to a great year of music!

Janet Mudge
Music Specialist

A special word of thanks!

Many talented students have helped out in the past years at our school masses. Kudos to these individuals! . . . The entire Holy Rosary community looks forward to having more students share their musical gifts at our wonderful liturgies in the future. Students can participate by singing, playing the guitar or drums or other percussion instruments.

The annual Christmas Program is quickly approaching! The theme this year will honor “St. Nicholas” whose feast day is on this day! Our school band will kick things off on Thursday, December 6, starting at 7:00 PM, followed by Grades K - 6 with a special performance by the 8th Grade. The church will be crowded that night - but not to worry! Parents, and grandparents are invited to attend the rehearsals as follows. WEDNESDAY, December 5, Grades 3 - 6 will rehearse at 9:30 AM. Thursday, December 6, Grades K - 2 plus the 8th Grade will rehearse also at 9:30 AM. There’ll be plenty of room - so come one came all!

Students should arrive no earlier than 6:30 PM and report to their classrooms, unless otherwise directed.

Please mark your calendars now for December 6 for this jolly evening of music, magic & fun! Any questions - please contact Ms. Mudge via the school office or leave a message at 937-1488 X 322. Thanks!