Summer Music And Arts Camp (K-6th grade)
Monday through Friday, August 9-13, 9:45
9:00 – Noon each day for students who have completed grades K – 2
9:00 – 2:00 for students who have completed grades 3-6
Cost - $65 after July 16
Students who have completed grades K – 2 will participate in crafts, choir, creative movement and musical games.
Students who have completed grades 3-6 may rank the following classes in order of preference from 1 to 4. The daily schedule will include choir for all students along with 3 classes. Many of these classes have limited enrollment and will be assigned in the order that registrations are received. Register early to ensure your class choices.
There will be a closing concert on Friday evening preceded by a family potluck dinner at 6:00 p.m. The concert will include presentations by the various classes along with a student-produced musical.
Click Here to download Registration form. Class sizes are strictly limited, so register early!
For additional information contact Julie Highley at 972-390-1695, ext. 236 or Julie.highley@suncreekumc.org
Angel Choir (K-1st grade)
Sunday, 9:45 am in Room C122
This is our youngest group of choristers and is primarily a preparatory group. Choir activities occur for about 10 to 15 minutes of the Sunday School hour. The remainder of the hour is spent on the weekly Sunday School lesson. While Sunday morning responsibilities as a choir are minimal, these children begin to learn about worship and what is expected of them when they sing in a worship service. The musical focus is on finding the true singing voice, increasing the singing range, learning to match pitch, and exploring rhythm. Music literacy readiness activities based on manipulative games create an enthusiasm for future musical growth. Julie Highley is the Director of this choir. If you have a First grader that you feel is ready for more, then sign them up for JAM choir on Wednesdays.
JAM (Jesus & Music) Choir (1st-3rd grade)
Sunday, 5:00 pm in Room C111
At this age, children are ready to begin a regular pattern of participating as a choir in worship, which they will do every six to eight weeks. Musical skills are expanded upon, with beginning emphasis on transferring rudimentary notation to the written page. Time is also given to improvisation with the Orff instruments, movement exploration, and the use of hand signals as a means of learning to sight sing. Deborah Downey directs this choir.
Sunday, 5:00 pm in C111
More intensive vocal challenges and worship responsibilities are introduced at this age level. They sing in worship every four to six weeks. Increased emphasis is placed on learning musical terminology and literacy development with the goal being usable sight singing skills. The voice is ready for more challenging repertoire and the ear is ready for some part singing. Work with the Orff instruments and the use of hand signals continues. Julie Highley directs this choir.
Sunday, 4:15 pm in Rm. C108
All of our children’s handbell and chime groups meet at the same time on Sunday afternoons allowing students to be placed in the group that best suits their developmental level. No previous musical experience is required.
Spirit Ringers ( Handbells Ensemble) (3th-5th grade)
Sunday, 4:15 pm in Sanctuary
Our Children’s handbell group. Student are placed in this group or the Sunchimers based on what best suits their developmental level.
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