Blast From the Past

This is a song I wrote my first year at GHS for my "Chamber Ensemble" (it's a long story) back when I used to sponsor a poetry/lyric writing contest.



Write "Dreams" on your Listening Log this week for an extra point.

Coupon Book Finals!

Ok, so it's official.

*Top teacher: Mr. Danielson! (459 books to Mr. A's 436)
*Top class: Chorale! (details of party to be discussed later)
*Top seller in Mr. D's classes: Mandy Hrach (by a donation of $9.00 more than Dylan)
*Top seller overall: Mandy Hrach (ok, this one isn't "official" yet, but it's pretty certain)

Congrats to everyone. We hit the department goal of $75,000!! Please bring your books back to school. I need all books back by Friday, December 3.

Since my classes came out on top, I'd like to do something for everyone that sold something for me. I'm not sure what though. I don't think I can bake that many cookies, but maybe I can come up with something else. Give me ideas.

Something Creepy for Your Holiday Season

SLLL - Finally

All Student Live Listening Logs from 11-12-10 are finally online. Check out each choir's page on the choir site.

The tracks from our Fall Concert should be up today as well.

Also, just to see how many people read this after last week, if you write "Elbows" in the spot for my signature this week, you can earn an extra point on your practice log.

New Video from Mr. D

I just finished my latest video, "That's What Elbows are For." Enjoy!

Posting Comments

It is possible to post comments on the blog. Click "comments," write what you need, choose anonymous, you'll then be asked to enter in a verification word. It should all work. I got it to work for me, at least.

Oh, and please subscribe to the blog. That way, you'll never miss my updates.

EWVC - Choir Tag

Ok folks, for those that are participating in the virtual choir experience, here's what you need to do to get our videos all grouped together:

After you finish your video, as you upload it to YouTube, you will need to add "Tags" to the video. Your tag line should read as follows: ewvc2choir74b9b764a9 Sleep "Virtual Choir" "Eric Whitacre" "Light and Gold"

ewvc2choir74b9b764a9 is our choir tag, so it needs to be there so it can be linked to us.

If you need music, see me in class and I'll get you music. If you need a webcam, see me and arrange a time to use mine.

Good luck!!

Accompanist needed!

If you know anyone who plays the piano really well and is looking for some extra money, we're looking for someone to accompany our spring musical. Have them contact me @ 901-691-1444.

Fun in Chamber Choir

"Hey Mr. D, can we stand on our chairs while we sing?"



More pictures here: Choir Photos

Eric Whitacre's Virtual Choir - SLEEP

Alright, so here's the deal. You've heard me talk about the virtual choir for the past two school years. We've done two videos so far - "Sleep" and "Lux Arumque." Eric Whitacre wasn't really involved in the first one - he just presented the idea and we ran with it; that's why I'm conducting instead of him. Anyway, he wants to do "Sleep" again - this time with him conducting. I'd like to get at least 20 of you involved in this project - more if possible. So, I'm going to post 3 videos here. If you want to get involved, let me know and I'll get you music to practice. Again, I'm shooting for 20 people, but I'll accept more.

INTRODUCTION OF VIRTUAL CHOIR


LUX ARUMQUE - VIRTUAL CHOIR 2.0


SLEEP - SINGER'S INSTRUCTIONS


SLEEP - RECORDING INSTRUCTIONS AND CONDUCTOR TRACK


More info available at ericwhitacre.com

Student Live Listening Log

UPDATE: Due to technical difficulties, I couldn't get the video on the blog, but was able to embed it on the Chorale Page. Click here to visit that page.

This was the Live Listening Log from October 30 in Chorale. Enjoy!!