Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Chorus and AC Everywhere!

 Even though STEAM Night is being rescheduled, we have had a great start to Chorus/AC performances this year!


October 1: Midtown Cluster Friendship Festival

Featuring Choruses from SPARK, Mary Lin, Hope-Hill, VHE, and Morningside, 

PLUS Howard MS and Midtown. A beautiful day of singing!





























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Equity Champion Honors Ceremony
we had a small team who performed at the APS Main Building to honor our APS Equity Champions














Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Fire Station 19 on Sunday, Oct 6








Thursday, July 25, 2024

Happy New Year 2024-2025


ALUMS K.I.T. (keep in touch) on Google Classroom -- join with this code:  j5ipc2e

All other students will join our GC in Music class.

Check back for a retrospective of photos/videos and events from 2023-24 and updates for this year! 

We have a lot of exciting things coming up for Music@SPARK!


Advanced Chorus 
begins Friday, August 2, 2024 

from dismissal until 4:30pm

(you can join later, too)
It’s where
the c๐Ÿ˜Ž๐Ÿ˜Žl kids go!
Get it???
      Ms. Turgeon will call for AC members to come to the gym at dismissal 
• we rehearse in the Gym and/or in the Music room 
• After rehearsal Singers will be released at the Briarcliff entrance
Exemplary behavior is expected — interruptions of rehearsal won’t be tolerated
• No audition necessary!
 
How do I Join?
Send an email to let your teacher know you’ll stay on Fridays until 4:30pm.
1. Ask parents to complete the FORM and/or 
2. Sign up on the sheet outside Ms. Turgeon’s door 
so she knows you’re coming! 
3. Join the AC Google Classroom with: 3iipcuj
Parents join the Chorus & AC Remind @ffa4f4


Can I come to rehearsal to see if it's for me?
YES! All 4th and 5th graders are invited to check out AC. 
AC is for kids who:
know you're a singer
like to sing
don't know if you like to sing
think you don't like to sing
like to have fun and get challenged
have a friend in AC
can and will stay on Fridays

The Music@SPARK Chorus and AC fee is

$20 for new members,

$5.00 for returning members (the uniform is the same)

Scholarships are available if money is tight.

Donations for scholarships are appreciated!


Fees cover the cost of the Music@SPARK uniform polo plus sheet music, our Chorus Reception, and other AC costs. 

• You provide: ๐Ÿกช Black pants/skirt/shorts & comfy black shoes for performances

Payment link coming soon! Let Ms. Turgeon know if you need assistance 




Also, get ready for Play Music on the Porch Day!

This is not a SPARK music event, but you can participate on your own!

To participate just go outside and play music! You can invite friends or play alone. 

Make the day as big or as small as you want! Then share a video on any social media 

with #playmusicontheporchday. 


Follow the hashtag #playmusicontheporchday to see 

musicians from around the world participating! 






Thursday, March 7, 2024

Asynchronous Operatunities!

 Tuesday, March 12 is an Asynchronous Day (students work at home), but in honor of Music in our Schools Month I've arranged for Zoom viewing of TWO operas (about 40 minutes each), generously provided by The Atlanta Opera. Tune in the whole family or invite friends over!


Showtimes on Tuesday, March 12:

11:30am Hansel and Gretel here's a preview: 



1:00pm The Pirates of Penzance here's a preview: 



Click or scan the attached ticket on Tuesday at the times listed to get to the Zoom room to watch the performances!


http://tinyAPS.com/?MusicZoomRoom

Monday, July 31, 2023

AC is where the cool kids go!

 Advanced Chorus begins THIS FRIDAY, August 4!


It’s where the c๐Ÿ˜Ž๐Ÿ˜Žl kids go! Get it???

Advanced Chorus

begins THIS Friday, August 4, 2023

(you can join later, too)

Rehearsal is from dismissal until 4:45pm

      Ms. Turgeon will call for AC members to come to the gym at dismissal

• we’ll rehearse in the Gym and/or in the Music room

• After rehearsal Singers will be released at the Briarcliff entrance

·        Exemplary behavior is expected — interruptions of rehearsal won’t be tolerated

• No audition necessary!

1.   Send an email to let your teacher know you’ll stay Fridays until 4:45pm

2.   Ask parents to complete the FORM and/or sign up on the sheet outside Ms. Turgeon’s door so she knows you’re coming!

 

The Music@SPARK Chorus and AC fee is

$20 for new members, $5.00 for returning members of Chorus and AC

Scholarships are available if money is tight.

Donations for scholarships are appreciated!

Fees cover the cost of the Music@SPARK uniform polo plus sheet music and other AC costs.

• You provide: ร  Black pants/skirt/shorts & Black shoes for performances

Payment link coming soon! Let Ms. Turgeon know if you need assistance 





Friday, May 26, 2023

Whirlwind to the end!

These photos and videos are in reverse order:

Senior walk, 5th grade awards, K awards, Chorus/AC Concert, the Carnival day, Howard Chorus concert, Field Day, Howard Playmakers' Macbeth performance, APS Awards, Inman Park Festival Parade. 

It has been a busy, joyful, beautiful year!  


We had a SPARKtacular celebration for these @APS_SPARK 5th graders! We became ๐Ÿ‰ ๐Ÿ‰ together 6 years ago, so they will forever be special! ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’š#BeSPARK @SPARKpto @TerryHarness @sarapruett5 @STEMbieda pic.twitter.com/WGgOa43cYm

— ๐”ป๐•ฃ. ๐•๐•–๐•Ÿ๐•Ÿ๐•š๐•—๐•–๐•ฃ ๐•‹๐• ๐•Ÿ๐•–๐•ช๐Ÿ’š๐ŸŒณ๐Ÿ‰ (@drjtoney) May 26, 2023

 When I Grow Up + Revolting Children from Matilda = 

When I Grow Revolting 5th Graders






On the last day of AC the 5th graders taught others the moves for When I Grow Up. ๐Ÿ’š 

 

Coco with artwork she created in 5th grade!

















We finished up the Druid Hills Home and Garden tour with a great concert! @MusicAtSPARK @drjtoney @sarapruett5 @KSulchek @APS_SPARK #STEAM pic.twitter.com/Ujx9Tq6SPw
— Kristin Siembieda (@STEMbieda) April 30, 2023






Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Fine Arts Night #FAN23

 

Submit or upload your video below!




 


 Our 3rd-5th graders sang at the Atlanta Gladiators vs Maine Mariners game on Friday, March 24th!
Ms. Turgeon's Uncle Paul, Cousin Ann-Marie and baby Charlie
Uncle Paul has played amateur hockey in Atlanta since the 1970s!
Nico's dad David Gibson introduced us to Anson Carter! Former NHL player and currently a part-owner of the Gladiators! He's also on NHL on TNT!
N and D in the owner's box

Our Silly Face game is strong!
E's mom won this jersey!