VOCAL ENSEMBLE NEWS:

Hey everyone,

If you're reading this post, you've probably wondered about 8th grade vocal ensemble.

It has become clear to me that some people didn't get their audition in before break, and so to be fair I will give them until 3 o'clock Monday to come and see me one way or the other. If you (they) have decided not to audition, that's OK, too. But I need to make my decisions so we can move on to  Christmas Concert preparations.I will post the group roster here by Tuesday!

Thanks!

Mr. S.

Our elementary students did a great job at the concert this past week. All week long I've been getting comments about how much the audience enjoyed the enthusiastic singing! Thanks to everyone who expressed their appreciation. I especially enjoyed our singing along with our parent and grandparents.  In class we've been looking at the video so we can see ourselves performing and celebrate a successful concert.

Grandparents Day

First through Fifth grade choir concert tonight! For more information click here.

The students did a great job leading worship for their grandparents on Grandparents Day!

For information about the choir concert click here.

I've posted a lyric by Natalie Sleeth that is one of the songs we will do with the 3-5 choir next week. It's probably the toughest one to memorize because of the poetry, but it's a beautiful paraphrase of that section of the gospels as well a great family devotional material. Enjoy!

Consider The Lilies

by Natalie Sleeth

ALL: Consider the lilies and how they grow, blossoming there in the field 

'Tis not for their labor they flourish so, flowers of beauty to yield. 

Through the grace of God above, tending all in constant love, 

Every want shall be supplied, for God the Lord will provide.

5th only: Consider a moment the birds in flight, everywhere filling the air. 

With never a worry they seek the height, nourished in bountiful share. 

Through the grace of God above, tending all in constant love, 

Every want shall be supplied, for God the Lord will provide.

4th only: Store not up in great array treasures for the coming day.

 In the Kingdom first believe, and all good things you shall receive.

ALL: For more than the lilies that bloom and grow, more than the birds of the air, 

Your Maker forever your need will know and feed you with heavenly care. 

Through the grace of God above, tending all in constant love, 

Every want shall be supplied, for God the Lord will provide.

God the Lord, the loving Lord will every blessing provide!

ELEMENTARY CONCERT COMING NEXT WEEK!

Our fall choir concert is right around the corner! The students have been working hard and are excited to show you what they are learning in choir and music class. The concert is on Tuesday, November 8 at 7pm at Community Reformed Church in Zeeland. All 1^st-5^th graders need to be at church by 6:45; please do not drop them off before 6:35 Have your child wear a solid, bright colored top and dress pants to the concert (no jeans please).

Parents: Your child should have gotten a note home with this information. That note also had at least one song that needed a bit of memorizing work. Ask your student if he/she needs help. Also, we will be demonstrating some of the things we have been doing in our music classes. We think you'll find it interesting!

Thanks for making it a priority to have your student at the concert!