Thursday, December 25, 2014

Winter Wonderland 2014 - Fifth Grade - "T'zena, T'zena"

And that's our show. Outstanding job everyone. See you in the New Year!

Winter Wonderland '14 - "Tzena, Tzena" from Richard Lawton on Vimeo.


Winter Wonderland 2014 - Fifth Grade - "A Change is Gonna Come"

Winter Wonderland '14 - "A Change is Gonna Come" from Richard Lawton on Vimeo.

Winter Wonderland 2014 - Fifth Grade - "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas"

Winter Wonderland '14 - "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" from Richard Lawton on Vimeo.

Winter Wonderland 2014 - Fifth Grade - "Huron Carol"

Winter Wonderland '14 - "Huron Carol" from Richard Lawton on Vimeo.

Winter Wonderland 2014 - Fourth Grade - "Happy Christmas (War is Over)"

Winter Wonderland '14 - "Happy Christmas (War is Over)" from Richard Lawton on Vimeo.

Winter Wonderland 2014 - Fourth Grade - "Simple Gifts"

Winter Wonderland 2014 - "Simple Gifts" from Richard Lawton on Vimeo.

Winter Wonderland 2014 - Fourth Grade - "Zemer Atik"

Winter Wonderland '14 - "Zemer Atik" from Richard Lawton on Vimeo.

Winter Wonderland 2014 - Fourth Grade - "Little Moses"

Winter Wonderland '14 - "Little Moses" from Richard Lawton on Vimeo.

Winter Wonderland 2014 - Third Grade - "Jingle Bells"

Winter Wonderland 2014 - "Jingle Bells" from Richard Lawton on Vimeo.

Winter Wonderland 2014 - Third Grade - "Arabian Coffee"

Winter Wonderland '14 - "Arabian Coffee" from Richard Lawton on Vimeo.

Winter Wonderland 2014 - Second Grade/Third Grade - "Tune of the Buffens"

Winter Wonderland '14 - "Tune of the Buffens" from Richard Lawton on Vimeo.

Winter Wonderland 2014 - Second Grade/Third Grade - "Come Let Us Gather"

Winter Wonderland '14 - "Come Let Us Gather" from Richard Lawton on Vimeo.

Winter Wonderland 2014 - Second Grade - "Peace Train"

Winter Wonderland '14 - "Peace Train" from Richard Lawton on Vimeo.

Winter Wonderland 2014 - Second Grade - "Pojdzmy Wszyscy Do Stajenki"

Winter Wonderland '14 - "Pojdzmy Wszyscy Do Stajenki" from Richard Lawton on Vimeo.

Winter Wonderland 2014 - First Grade - "North Winds Blow"

Winter Wonderland '14 - "North Winds Blow" from Richard Lawton on Vimeo.

Winter Wonderland 2014 - First Grade - "Jambo Bwana"

Winter Wonderland '14 - "Jambo Bwana" from Richard Lawton on Vimeo.

Winter Wonderland 2014 - Kindergarten - "Must Be Santa"

Winter Wonderland '14 - "Must Be Santa" from Richard Lawton on Vimeo.

Excellent job at Winter Wonderland 2014!/Kindergarten - "Oh Hanukkah"

Winter Wonderland '14 - "Oh Hanukkah" from Richard Lawton on Vimeo.


Merry Christmas everybody. It was one week ago that the Wonderland kids put on their annual holiday show and what a job they did. My only regret is that, due to technical problems, I was not able to mount the video before today. But better late than ever. First up we have Kindergarten singing "Oh Hanukkah."

The other videos are posted as individual songs in order of presentation. You can also go directly to any clip by clicking on the link in the bog archive on the left.

I hope you enjoy them and have a wonderful holiday break!

Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Wonderland Ensembles perform "Angel Band"

World of Music Winter '14 - Angel Band from Richard Lawton on Vimeo.


For a variety of technical reasons, I did not shoot much video yesterday, but here is a short clip from one of the songs I did capture. As you can see, we still have a ways to go on concert deportment when other groups or individuals are performing, but apart from that, an outstanding job. One of many throughout the day.

Hey Ensembles -- fantasic job yesterday!


What a great day we had yesterday at our "World of Music" Winter show! I cannot say enough good things about the musicianship yesterday and all the hard work that led up to our performance. Recorder Ensemble, Chorus, Orff Percussion, and Coyote String Band -- bravo!

Thursday, December 4, 2014

Winter Wonderland 2014 is two weeks from today!

Winter Wonderland 2014 - Tzena, Tzena Rehearsal from Richard Lawton on Vimeo.


The show is two weeks away and all the classes are working hard. Here's a little clip from the rehearsal of Mrs. Hamilton's class today. Very good work!

Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Ms. Toppino's and Ms. Salazar's Classes - "Tune of the Buffens" Part 2

Hi Ms. Toppino's and Ms. Salazar's kids -- I know everybody's plate is pretty full, but is a few brave souls would like to take a crack at the parallel part for "Tune of the Buffens," here is your chance. This video will should you everything you need to know. I'll be seeing you guys on Fridays, so we'll discuss.

Three Minute Recorder - "Tune of the Buffens" - Part 2 from Richard Lawton on Vimeo.


Mr. Earl's and Mr. Oasay's Classes - "Huron Carol" Recorder Break

Hi Fifth Graders -- there was such interest in people playing the recorder break from Huron Carol, that I thought I would post this tutorial. You may find it helpful. Practice this weekend and we will talk about it on Monday.

Three Minute Recorder - Huron Carol/Recorder Break from Richard Lawton on Vimeo.