FIRST GRADERS HAVE BEEN LEARNING TO READ MUSIC WITH THE SOLFEGE SYLLABLES SO, MI, AND LA WHILE PLAYING THE CORRECT RESONATOR BELL.  THIS WEEK THEY HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO COMPOSE A SHORT MUSICAL PHRASE USING RESONATOR BELLS AND SINGING ABOUT SOMETHING THEY ARE THANKFUL FOR.  GREAT JOB!!

SECOND GRADERS HAVE COMPLETED LISTENING AND FOLLOWING SERGEI PROKOFIEV'S "PETER AND THE WOLF"  WHILE LISTENING FOR EACH CHARACTER'S DISTINCTIVE INSTRUMENTAL "VOICE" IN THE MUSIC!  THEY'RE LEARNING TO RECOGNIZE THE FRENCH HORNS, OBOE, CLARINET, BASSOON, TIMPANI, STRINGS, AND FLUTE.  ASK THEM WHICH INSTRUMENT IS THEIR FAVORITE?

WE FEEL HONORED TO BE ASKED TO PERFORM AT THE LANDMARK THEATRE ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5TH, AT 7:00 P..M, DURING SET CHANGES FOR BALLET PETIT'S CHRISTMAS PROGRAM, "THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS".  IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN PURCHASING TICKETS, THEY ARE $14.00 IN ADVANCE OR $17.00 AT THE DOOR. 

The Middle/High School Handbell Choir will be participating in the AGEHR Area III Youth Handbell Festival on November 21 & 22 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center.  The final deposit of $29.50 will be due by Thursday, November 6th.   Please remember to return your signed and notarized audio/video release and medical form ASAP.  We are looking forward to a GREAT weekend ringing with about 300 youth.  

SIGNS OF GLORY IS AN RCS HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS ENSEMBLE THAT USES AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE TO INTERPRET VOCAL MUSIC.

WE ARE PRACTICING IN THE MUSIC ROOM DURING HIGH SCHOOL LUNCH ON WEDNESDAYS THIS YEAR.  PLEASE BRING YOUR LUNCH AS WE CONTINUE WORKING ON OUR CHRISTMAS SONG FOR THE CHRISTMAS CONCERT THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, AT 7:00 P.M.  

THE HIGH SCHOOL CHORUS IS MEETING MONDAY, WEDNESDAY,THURSDAY, AND FRIDAY FROM 2:30 - 3:00 P.M.   WE ARE EXCITED ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITIES GOD WILL GIVE US THIS YEAR!!

CONCERTS TO DATE: We will be singing in the RCS Christmas Concert on Thursday, December 11, at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel;  several Chapel programs;  the Southeastern ACSI Choral Festival in North Raleigh, NC on Friday, March 13;  and the RCS Spring Concert on Thursday, May 15, at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel.  

THE MIDDLE SCHOOL CHORUS WILL BE MEETING MONDAY AND THURSDAY DURING THE M.S. ACTIVITY PERIOD EACH WEEK.   IT IS  EXCITING TO HAVE 35 MEMBERS SIGN UP THIS YEAR!  WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO THE OPPORTUNITIES GOD WILL GIVE US THIS YEAR TO BRING HIM HONOR WITH OUR MUSIC!

CONCERTS TO DATE:  We will be singing in the RCS Christmas Concert on Thursday, December 11, at 7:00 p.m., several Chapels, and the Spring Concert on Thursday, May 14, at 7:00 p.m.

Our RCS Band program is just getting started.  It is not too late to sign up...especially Middle School students.  Students can choose trumpet, trombone, clarinet, flute, alto saxophone, or drums.  You may rent from Newsome music or a local music supplier if you do not have your own instrument.  If you have any questions about this great program, please call the school office for more information.  You may register online at www.newsomemusic.com.  We are looking forward to hearing from our Band at the Christmas program and other times throughout the year.