F.E. Blog 1

6th Grade Performance

I am amazed at the quality of the band, choir, and orchestra programs at CJMS.  I enjoyed myself immensely at their concert.  The teachers seemed very likable and the students seemed very excited about the music.  The first thing that struck me about this concert was the turn out.  The weather was TERRIBLE and yet I could hardly find a place to park.  The gym was packed and the obvious support of these programs was overwhelming.  It was really encouraging to see so many people at this concert.  I am fairly positive the turn out at the CJMS concert was greater than any MSU Chorale concert I have ever sung in.  The repertoire was appropriate but challenging and very enjoyable to listen to.  The students had fantastic intonation.  I think I was most impressed by the band.  Band instruments are hard to play in tune in the first place and I honestly did not know what to expect from a 6th grade band.  They blew me away.  The students in these ensembles were very professional.  The teachers did a great job with management.  After going to this concert, I look forward to attending many more CJMS concerts.  I hope to one day teach in a school with such great support for their programs and high student enrollment.