February 23, 2012

Ms. T. Swanson

Welcome to Ms. Swanson’s music page. As this site develops, so will the content published here on this page, as well as in the posts contained herein below this content.

In addition to direct contact with teachers, CSD is pleased to provide more granular access to specific notes from teacher classrooms. With this increased access to teacher updates published on the website comes a wide array of subscription options. Using the links provided on the Connect page, classroom families can easily define what information (news and/or teacher notes) they wish to receive, as well as how they receive this information; delivery options for each category of news and/or teacher notes includes email, text message (SMS), Twitter and RSS.

MUSIC MANIA!!!

Ahoy! Primary Music Families – Thank you so much for your support for the “Pirates’ Quest” program! What a ton of fun!  Your children truly are a treasure to me. Funky Monkey program  “Travelin’ West with a Whistle and a Tune!” April 10th  -  6:30 p.m. Grade School Gym Please have your student in his/her… [Read More...]

Middle School Cardinal Choir

The Middle School Cardinal Choir will be performing with Peter Yarrow (of Peter, Paul and Mary fame!) on Saturday, February 4th, at 7:00 p.m. at the Double Tree in Portland; 1000 NE Multnomah Street.  The Choir and chaperons will leave the school at 4:30 p.m by bus and will return at 9:30 p.m.  Please be… [Read More...]

Primary Music Program News!

Ahoy there, Mateys! It’s time for the Primary Grades to sing a jolly tune for all ye’ land lubbers! WHO:  Primary Classes BOTH Corbett Charter and Corbett Grade Schools WHAT: Primary Music Program, “A Pirate’s Quest . . . “ WHEN: Tuesday, February 21st – Corbett Charter School / Thursday, February 23rd – Corbett Grade… [Read More...]

Busy Middle School Choir . . . next week’s schedule!

Hello All . . . Ok, let’s review: 1.  Wednesday, December 14, 2011 . . . 6:45 p.m. to music room to warm-up for performance at the District School Board meeting at 7:00 p.m.  Music is fabulously supported by the students, parents, both school boards, administrators, and the PTA.  Performing is one way for us… [Read More...]

Middle School Choir to perform at Board Meeting

Dear Cardinal Choir Parents, The Cardinal Choir is on the agenda to perform for our school board at the next school board meeting, Wednesday, December 14, 2011!  This is a very important way for us to stay in the public eye and demonstrate the quality and value of music to our children.  Music is fabulously… [Read More...]

Newsletter correction

Two dates were mentioned in the newsletter regarding Grade School music programs that are incorrect.  There are NO music programs on the 13th or 14th of December, but the all school sing-along at 8:15 a.m.  and Middle School trip to the Village Retirement Center WILL both be happening on the 15th. Thank you.  

Middle School Choir performs at the Grotto!

The Corbett Middle School Cardinal Choir will be performing holiday selections at the Portland Grotto on Monday, November 28th at 5:15 p.m.  Performers will enter for free, but ALL attending family and friends will need to pay the General Admission price of $8.00 for adults and $4.00 for children ages 3-12.  Please let your choir… [Read More...]

Middle School Cardinal Choir T-Shirt $ due

Hello Cardinal Choir Parents, A letter was sent home this week from choir class asking for new choir members to bring $10.00 to school for our Cardinal Choir t-shirts.  This shirt was designed especially for us and is of great quality.  The t-shirt will not change for the whole time your child is a member… [Read More...]

Upcoming Funky Monkey Performances

The Funky Monkeys have been preparing for two performances based on the book, “The Eagle’s Song, A Tale from the Pacific Northwest” adapted by Kristina Rodanas.  The first performance will be for the Corbett School and will be held on Wednesday, November 16th at 11:50 a.m.  The second performance will be for the Corbett Charter… [Read More...]

Middle School Cardinal Choir News!

Cardinal Choir is gearing up for Christmas, Winter, Hanukkah, and Santa Claus! Okay, don’t throw anything or yell, “BOOOO!” In Musicland we must start learning music well in advance to be prepared for those amazing concerts we perform. The Cardinal Choir will be performing Monday, November 28th, at the Grotto in Portland at 5:15 p.m…. [Read More...]