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Viv Caputo, Monument Band, New Room

BCD students in grades 4, 5, and 6 (AKA Middle School Chorus) had the opportunity to go off-campus to visit the Monument Mountain Jazz and Concert Band yesterday, and boy was it a treat!

The high school musicians performed various classics from jazz such as “Take Five,” as well as film score hits from “Beauty and the Beast,” and “Pirates of the Caribbean,” at the campus of Richmond CSD. Kids were delighted to hear some fun, upbeat tunes as well as beloved movie melodies.

Another treat was bumping into several BCD Alumni who were instrumentalists with the band.

Looking forward to MS Chorus’ future musical opportuntities! Maybe some of our MS musicians will end up in a HS Band! Special thanks to Ms. Doherty for finding out about the concert and coördinating logistics! I know our kiddos so appreciated the opportunity.

Other fun facts: Mrs. Vivian Caputo (former BCD Music Teacher and nationally-known Orff-Schülwerk teacher trainer) stopped by for a surprise visit this week during 3rd Grade Music class! What a coincidence that they were learning Recorder… Also, greatly looking forward to enjoying our beautiful Mason & Hamlin studio piano in the new Kim and James Taylor Music and Performance Room.

Thanks, and have a good weekend! ~CM

Amazing (Winter Music Concert)

Weren’t they great? I am still recuperating from being blown away by our talented young musicians in grades PreK-9. From “Peace is the World Smiling,” to “White Winter Hymnal,” each student really brought their best self to the stage and to all the rehearsals before as well.

Looking forward to seeing what our performers do at Arts Night 2, Spring Concert, Private Lessons Recitals, Arts Night 3, and LS Spring Musical in the New Year! Until then, time for us all to bundle up by our hearths and enjoy some seasonal festivities…

Thanks to each and every BCD community member, you all helped bring our 2016 Winter Concert to life. Special shout-outs to Mr. Lee and the Facilities team, Mr. Spitzer for mounting Student Art, our ebullient co-M.C. Ms. Doherty, and our creative team of parent and student Elves who helped setup the beautiful concert space last night.

Lucky me to teach these amazing young musicians. Lucky us to enjoy listening to the final product of their efforts! You can access some Audio from our Winter Concert and Arts Night performances available on SoundCloud! Thanks Ms. DelCarpine for recording.

Musically Yours,

Mr. Martin