UCLS Music Department

Catherine Zhou on WFMT Radio

Brad Brickner — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 20:00:57 +0000

Catherine Zhou, winner of the 2008 William Hall Sherwood Scholarship award, will be performing on WFMT’s “Introductions” program at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 21. Please click on the link below for further information.

http://www.wfmtintroductions.com/

Rockefeller Chapel Organ and Choral Concert

Brad Brickner — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 17:41:17 +0000

At 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 7, a rededication concert will be given in Rockefeller chapel to celebrate the completion of a two year restoration project of the 1928 Skinner pipe organ. Two new works have been commissioned for the concert, one by William Bolcolm, the other by University of Chicago faculty composer Marta Ptaszynska. Also featured will be a performance on the newly restored carillon to be played by university carilloneur Wylie Crawford. For further information, please call 773.702.7059.

Concerto Competition

Brad Brickner — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 16:53:38 +0000

Please click on the link below for further information on the Marine Band concerto competition. It is open to students in grades 9 through 12, performing on woodwind, brass, or percussion instruments.

http://www.marineband.usmc.mil/whats_new/concertocompetition.htm

3rd grade performance of Niska Banja

cschlie — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:48:52 +0000

Check out the fantastic performance of our 3rd graders from Grandparent’s/Grandfriend’s Day! Congratulations to all who were involved.

niska-banja-final.mov

Sixth Grade Parents

Brad Brickner — Fri, 16 May 2008 17:45:16 +0000

Sixth grade students have been given information concerning the choice of general music or choir for next year. Seventh grade music choices include separate general music and choir classes. Please click on the link below for additional information and a consent form.

6-parentgm-or-c5.pdf

Sherwood Conservatory Scholarship Competition

Brad Brickner — Wed, 14 May 2008 19:59:52 +0000

Please visit the link below for details on the recent competition at Sherwood Conservatory and congratulations to the three Lab School finalists.

http://www.colum.edu/Sherwood_Conservatory/Get_Involved/Special_Events.php

Merit School of Music

Brad Brickner — Fri, 09 May 2008 15:13:25 +0000

The Merit School of Music has announced its summer programs for 2008. Auditions for these programs will be on Saturday, June 7. Merit is a fantastic resource for young musicians, and offers a wide variety of ensembles and instructional programs. For more information, please visit their website:

http://www.meritmusic.org/summer_programs.htm

Eighth Grade Graduation

Brad Brickner — Fri, 09 May 2008 14:56:27 +0000

As in years past, seventh grade band and orchestra students will be performing as part of the eighth grade graduation ceremony, at Mandel Hall, on Tuesday, June 10, at 3:00 p.m. An information letter and permission slip was distributed to students this week. Please click on the link below to access this document. We’re asking that completed and signed permission slips are back in the hands of seventh grade music teachers by Wednesday, May 28.

graduation-letter-7th-gr.doc

3rd grade sings Niska Banja

cschlie — Thu, 08 May 2008 19:23:46 +0000

The 3rd grade students did a marvelous on May 2nd as they performed Niska Banja for Grandparents/Grandfriends Day. Listen to their performance here!niska-banja.m4a

WFMT Introductions

Brad Brickner — Fri, 02 May 2008 00:44:04 +0000

Earlier this spring, classical radio station WFMT began a new program called, “Introductions.” Each Saturday, from 11:00 a.m. until noon, various high school musicians and ensembles, from the greater Chicago area, are featured. This Saturday, May 3, musicians from the Merit School of Music will be performing, including U-High junior Ethel Yang. For more information, please click on the link below:

http://www.wfmtintroductions.com/Schedule

Sherwood Conservatory Scholarship Competition

Brad Brickner — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:55:17 +0000

Recently, Sherwood Conservatory, at Columbia College, held preliminary auditions for the annual Scholarship Competition. Lab School winners were:

Jennifer Xue - Junior Scholarship

Leah Rosenzweig - Honorable Mention

Joe Philipson - Honorable Mention

Competing in the finalists round on May 9, at the Arts Club of Chicago will be:

Monique Johnson - saxophone

Erica Jordan - piano

Catherine Zhou - piano

Congratulations to Jennifer, Leah, and Joe, and best wishes to Monique, Erica, and Catherine as they compete for the top prizes.

Please go to http://www.colum.edu/Sherwood_Conservatory/ for additional information.

Fourth Grade Instrument Choices

Brad Brickner — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:47:20 +0000

Fourth graders have been busy trying all the various band and orchestra instruments which are taught as part of fifth grade music classes. Information is being sent by mail to each fourth grade family, but we’d also like to have this material available online.

Please click on the link below to download the information:

4th-grade-info.pdf

We have also compiled a list of frequently asked questions. To view these, click on this link:

faqs.pdf

Finally, the link below provides an Instrument Choice Sheet. This too was provided in the mailed packet, but feel free to download and print-out if necessary:

choice-sheets.pdf

We ask that all information be returned to your child’s fourth grade homeroom teacher, or to their fourth grade music teacher, by Thursday, May 8.

High School Jazz Band at Checkerboard Lounge

Brad Brickner — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:07:06 +0000

This Sunday, April 27, members of the U-High Jazz Band will be performing at the Checkerboard Lounge (5201 South Harper, 773.684.1472), from 3:00 until 5:00 p.m. Come hear this great student group in a fabulous setting for jazz.

The Arts in Education

Brad Brickner — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:23:45 +0000

Elliot Eisner is emeritus professor of art and education at Stanford University. Trained in the visual arts, he received his Ph.D. in education from the University of Chicago. He writes and speaks extensively on the arts, and their importance in the educational lives of children. Please click the link below for his Ten Lessons the Arts Teach.

http://www.naea-reston.org/tenlessons.html

Friday, May 2nd is Grandparents’ and Friends’ Day!

En Chen — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 02:36:20 +0000

At our upcoming Grandparents’/Friends’ Day welcoming ceremony, our 3rd graders will perform “Niska Banja” with students playing Orff instruments and a piano accompaniment by Ms. Sinclair. Ms. Schlieker will be the conductor.

Last Lobby Sing!!!

En Chen — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 02:13:18 +0000

You are cordially invited to our last Lobby Sing on Thursday, 4/24/08 at 8:00 A.M. in Blaine Lobby!

MS Chamber Player Concert

En Chen — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 03:35:49 +0000

You are cordially invited to the Middle School Chamber Players concert
this Thursday evening. We will be performing in Judd 126 at 7:30
pm. Many of you have taught these students before. They have worked
very hard this spring - I am proud of their work and expect they will
perform quite well.

The MS Chamber Players are

Flutes
Waters Cahill
Rachel Buikema
Danny Zhang

Oboes
Andrew Xu
Frank Gigler

Clarinets
Jeremy Archer
Mara Weisbach
Alice Fine
Ellen Ma

Bass Clarinets
Mia Epner
Joey Peng

Verdi Requiem

Brad Brickner — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 14:42:45 +0000

On Saturday, April 26, the Midwest Young Artists Season Finale takes place at the Civic Opera House in Chicago, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Artists include the MYA Chorale and Symphony Orchestra, the Northwestern University Chorus, the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana, as well as guest soloists. Josey Mintel, a U-High junior, will be playing violin, as a member of the orchestra. The link below gives more detailed information on what promises to be a fantastic performance.

pr_verdi.pdf

Fifth Grade Band

Brad Brickner — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 15:25:10 +0000

The fifth grade band has been busy preparing for their upcoming spring concert. The performance is on Thursday, May 15, at 7:00 p.m., in Judd 126. Please note the earlier starting time, due to other Rites of May activities. Click on the link below to hear them play, “Eagle Summit March.”

eagle-summit-march.mp3

Seventh Grade Spring Concert on April 15

Brad Brickner — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 14:57:34 +0000

Seventh grade band, choir, and orchestra students will perform on Tuesday, April 15, at 7:30 p.m., in Mandel Hall. Please click on the following link if you need a map:

http://maps.uchicago.edu/campus.shtml

Students should arrive by 7:00 in their concert attire (white top, black dress pants or skirt, black shoes).

We have reminded students that participation in concerts is a course requirement. Parents, please give them your support by seeing that they arrive on time, with instrument, and music. As a reminder, none of the Lab School music rooms will be open prior to the performance.

Our seventh graders have been rehearsing diligently in preparation for this performance. We invite family and friends to share in their music making. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact any of the seventh grade music teachers.