Music in Our Schools

On Thursday March 20th, fourth grade students had the privilege of being invited to perform the Milaca Schools Music in Our Schools Concert! This yearly Spring tradition showcases the musical talents of the students in our school. It is an honor to perform for students, families, and our community! Take a peek at this amazing evening!

High School Band Director, (MN Teacher of the Year candidate), Mr. Nelson welcomes us

a select group of second graders perform

Mrs. Lawson leads her select group of second graders

 Then comes the AMAZING FOURTH GRADE PERFORMANCE!!!

 Fourth graders also were asked to play their recorders and several students were part of additional groups to showcase their many talents.

note, the fourth grade dancers

 After the fourth grade performance, the junior high school and high school students performed.

Ms. Odden, choir director, leads her junior high choir students

band director, Mr. Garber introduces his band

the junior high band performs

Ms. Odden introduces her choir

Mr. Nelson leads his high school band in their warm up

My terms "junior high" and "high school" are not accurate. It does give you the general age groups of the talents. Even if you have specific music tastes, a genre or style that isn't traditionally represented in a school music program, as an audience member, you find yourself admiring the harmony, talents, and skill it takes to perform.

Fourth grade is a SpEcIaL year in music for many reasons. Students are instructed in playing the recorder and have an opportunity to learn the fun of learning how to play an instrument, how to read music, and how to be a part of a group. In the Spring, students learn more about band and the different instruments. EACH fourth grader will able to try out the instruments. Experienced band instructors will visit our school and sit with EVERY student, giving him and her a chance to try out instruments, with some feedback and instruction when necessary. Students will be able to select an instrument to play. Parents will be invited to a meeting to learn more about the Milaca Band program and opportunities.

We know each of our students have individual interests, talents, and gifts. For many of our students, music and band is an opportunity to find their fit and their place to shine. Please consider and encourage your fourth grader to give band a try! Some life long skills, friendships, and memories are waiting to be discovered!

I know. I sat in the audience on Thursday, watching MY current and former fourth graders shine, the real music in our schools! SO PROUD!!!!