Monday, July 20, 2015

Mashpee Music Students and Parents

Dear Mashpee Middle-High School students and parents:

Hello, I hope you all are having a wonderful summer.  I wanted to send you a message to let you all know that I have accepted a choral position at Foxborough High School which is closer to where I live and regret to inform you all that I will not be returning to Mashpee in the fall.

I will absolutely miss each and every one of you.  It was a real pleasure working you, and I will truly treasure the moments that we had together making music.  All the wonderful students and faculty made Mashpee a special place to work.  I am very thankful to have had this opportunity!

Thank you for your hard work and dedication to making great music. I am very confident that a successful teacher will be chosen to replace me, and you will be in good hands going forward.  I will notify the new teacher about the audition material that I posted, however it will be up to him or her as far as auditions are concerned so stay tuned for any updates.  Please continue to be involved in the music program and audition for festivals!   If there is anything I can do to help you succeed in the future, please do not hesitate to contact me at my personal email: braymond146@gmail.com

You have been a wonderful group of students to work with, and I wish you all the best!!

Brian Raymond

Tuesday, June 23, 2015

End Of The Year Updates!

Summer vacation is finally upon us!  It has been a great school year filled with many memorable performances and great accomplishments.  As we begin to look ahead to the 2015-2016 school year, I invite you to please keep checking in to the website for updates throughout the summer.

STUDENTS: Please check your schedules and make sure you have chorus listed.  If you do not have chorus on your schedule, please email/speak with Mrs. Farrell: pfarrell@mashpee.k12.ma.us

- All rising 7th graders (including those in band and/or strings should take Period 5: MS Chorus
- All rising 8th grade singers should take Period 2: Concert Choir
- All rising 9th grade singers (who are not in Strings) should take Period 2: Concert Choir
-  Rising grade 8-12 singers who are taking Strings should take Period 6: Chamber Choir (you will switch off each day from strings to chamber choir)
- Rising grade 10-12 singers should take Period 6: Chamber Choir (unless you can't fit it, then take Concert Choir)

Some of the many updates that will come over summer break include:

-  The 2015-2016 Calendar has been (and will continue to be) updated.  Please click the Calendar tab to preview the upcoming dates of performances and festivals for next year. 

-  The audition music for the honors festivals, Junior Districts (grades 7-9) and All-Cape/Senior District (grades 9-12) is now posted outside the Chorus room!  Please make sure you take a copy before you leave for break -- and practice over the summer!!  All festival recordings and audition information can be found on the website: www.semmea.org (find the tabs for the festival that pertains to you)  Remember, All-Cape uses the same audition song as Senior Districts)  Audition signup lists will be posted at the start of the school year - anyone is welcome to audition!

-  Detailed Audition information for the Vocal Jazz Ensemble and Junior Select Choir will be posted in August, Audition music for Vocal Jazz is now posted outside the chorus room on the bulletin board, and may be picked up anytime this summer.  The link for the recording of the vocal jazz audition song can be found by clicking here: "I Can't Make You Love Me by Kerry Marsh"  (the audition excerpt is from 2:42-3:50, you will sing your voice part) Audition signup lists will be posted at the start of the school year.

-  New Curriculum information will be posted on the Choir pages on this website around late July/early August.  An even more structure chorus curriculum plan with units and lessons is being constructed and will be posted as soon as it is complete.  This will include detailed Syllabi for all fall courses which will be posted on this site.

-  As repertoire is chosen, I will do my best to post links to audio/video clips so you can familiarize yourself with the music prior to the school year

If you ever have any questions, especially related to Scheduling or Auditions for the fall, please feel free to email me at: braymond@mashpee.k12.ma.us

Thank You and Check Back Often for Updates!
On behalf of the entire Mashpee Music Department, have a wonderful Summer Vacation!

-Mr. Raymond

Friday, June 19, 2015

Middle School Music

Congratulations Middle School Student Singers and Musicians on a fantastic spring concert!

I want to congratulate the following vocal award winners from the Middle School for the 2014-2015 school year!


Middle School Singer Of The Year: Emily Robbins 
Middle School Chorus MVP: Haley Welch
Select Chorus MVP: Alison Landry
Achievement Award: Hannah Shields 
Achievement Award: Tahj Bohun 
Spirit Award: Kaylee McCarthy
Most Helpful Award: Natalia Rimple (7th)
Most Helpful Award: Krista Signs (8th)
Most Improved: Megan Pons (7th)
Most Improved: Angela Hanscom (8th)


Congratulations on a wonderful year! 

Thursday, June 18, 2015

MMS Spring Concert Tonight!

Quick Reminder!!! Spring Concert for Middle School is TONIGHT!

Call time for all singers is 6:15pm.  Please be in the chorus room, dressed and ready.  We will warmup at approximately 6:30pm and the concert will begin with Chorus (followed by Select Chorus, Strings, then Band) at 7:00pm in the auditorium!

Admission is FREE and all parents, friends, and family are welcome! 

DRESS CODE:
GIRLS: Dresses or dress pants with a formal top.  Any dresses that go above the knees, girls will need to wear tights.  Please wear flats or dress shoes - avoid high heels.

BOYS:  Black Dress Pants with a Dress shirt and Tie...Black Shoes and Black Socks

If anyone needs dress clothes, please see me - we have some dress clothes available at the school that you may borrow for the concert.

Email me ASAP with any questions: braymond@mashpee.k12.ma.us

Remember: Attendance will be taken tonight.  Any student who cannot attend the concert due to an extreme circumstance must bring in a signed note or an email from a parent/guardian explaining the situation -- otherwise you will not get credit for the Concert Performance

Monday, June 15, 2015

Updates for the 2015-2016 School Year

I am in the process of updating all the information in the tabs above for the 2015-2016 school year!  Please continue to check these tabs for information related to 2015-2016 Calendar dates, Fall auditions, and honors festivals!  As always, please contact me directly with any questions: braymond@mashpee.k12.ma.us

Thank you -- Mr. Raymond

MMS Spring Concert

 
2015 MIDDLE SCHOOL SPRING CONCERT

It's hard to believe, but the final performance of the year for the Mashpee Music Department is upon us!

This Thursday, June 18th, we will have our annual Middle School Spring Concert!

This concert will feature performances from Middle School Chorus, Select Chorus, Middle School Strings, and Middle School Band!

Call time for all singers is 6:15pm.  Please be in the chorus room, dressed and ready.  We will warmup at approximately 6:30pm and the concert will begin with Chorus (followed by Select Chorus, Strings, then Band) at 7:00pm in the auditorium!

Admission is FREE and all parents, friends, and family are welcome! 

DRESS CODE:
GIRLS: Dresses or dress pants with a formal top.  Any dresses that go above the knees, girls will need to wear tights.  Please wear flats or dress shoes - avoid high heels.

BOYS:  Black Dress Pants with a Dress shirt and Tie...Black Shoes and Black Socks

If anyone needs dress clothes, please see me - we have some dress clothes available at the school that you may borrow for the concert.


Monday, June 1, 2015

Important Updates!! June 1-June 6

Mashpee High School Choir Singers:

We have a very busy week ahead!  First off, congratulations to MHS Vocal Jazz on a fantastic performance at Southport Friday!

First up: WEDNESDAY June 3rd:  All Concert and Chamber Choir Singers
School Committee Meeting Performance: 6pm@Quashnet Library
Seniors: If you are available PLEASE stop by and sing
Dress Nice--Guys wear ties
Singing National Anthem and If Music Be The Food of Love right at the beginning of the meeting then you're free to go

Second: For Seniors: Graduation/Class Day Rehearsal Practice Thursday 1:00-1:45pm during chamber choir period!

Third: CLASS DAY: Friday June 5: Approximately 12:30
Singing the National Anthem and Seasons of Love right in the beginning (non-seniors just dress nice)

Fourth: GRADUATION: Saturday June 6: Time TBA
Singing the National Anthem and Only Time (non-seniors dress nice)

Looking forward to some great performances in this final week for seniors!

--Mr. Raymond