Revised 8/18/10

4th Annual Pennsville Summer Theatre

Presents
Disney's "ALADDIN"

Performance @ PMHS Auditorium @ 2:00 PM
Thursday, August 5th, 2010
tickets are $3.00 at the door

The Show was a HUGE success. there were over 400 people in attendance for the performance. The Students performed amazingly well. The audience was able to endure the heat. For a very well written review of the show, go to Jason Dorrell's website.

PPAB Flea Market was a HUGE Success!
Thanks to all who helped!

The Drama Club "Show me the Cure" Concert went very well.
Lots of people cam out to support the cause. The singers sang very well. The food was GREAT! Thanks to everyone involved!

NJ All-State Chorus Results
Congrats to all who auditioned!!!!!
The following students were accepted into NJ Mixed and Women's All-State Chorus 2010-2011

NJ All-State Mixed Chorus 2010-2011
Valerie Stone - Sop I
Caitlin McCarthy - Alto II
Paul Kamenakis - Tenor I
Justin Przybycien - Tenor I
Zach Fox - Bass II
Aaron Yangello - Bass II

NJ All-State Women's Chorus 2010-2011
Erika Belanger - Sop I
Amarilis DeJesus - Sop II
Rachel Siegel - Alto II
All Women's All-State Choir members MUST download, print, ansd fcomplete the Housing and medical forms. These MUST be returned to Mr. Peters ASAP. The deadline is Sept. 20th!

 

#1 Mixed & Women’s All-State Rehearsal

Saturday, Sept 25, 2010

8:30AM–12 Noon @ EAST BRUNSWICK HS

380 Cranbury Rd, East Brunswick, NJ 08816

9 students and 1 adult

Bus departs from PMHS canopy at 6:30 AM to arrive by 8:30 AM

Pick-up 12 noon to arrive at PMHS by 2:00 PM (Bring $ for Lunch)

 

#2 Mixed & Women’s All-State Rehearsal

Saturday, October 23, 2010

8:30AM–12 Noon @ EDISON HS

50 Boulevard of Eagles, Edison, NJ 08817

9 students and 1 adult

Bus departs from PMHS canopy at 6:30 AM to arrive by 8:30 AM

Pick-up 12 noon to arrive at PMHS by 2:00 PM (Bring $ for Lunch)

 

ALL-STATE MIXED CHORUS:

ATLANTIC CITY

(Students provide their own transportation)

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Check-In by 5:30 PM, Rehearsal at 7 PM

 

CONCERT DATES

(Students provide their own transportation)

Atlantic City, Friday, Nov. 5, 2010 @ 8:30 PM

NJPAC, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010 @ 3:00 PM

 

#3 (ONLY) Women’s All-State Rehearsal

Sunday, Feb. 6, 2011

1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Location – TBA

3 students and 1 adult

Bus departs from PMHS canopy at 11:00 AM to arrive by 1:00 PM

Pick-up 5:00 PM to arrive at PMHS by 7:00 PM

 

ALL-STATE WOMEN’S CHORUS:

EAST BRUNSWICK HILTON

(Students provide their own transportation)

Thursday, February 17, 2011

Check-In 4:00 PM, Rehearsal at 7 PM

 

CONCERT DATE

(Students provide their own transportation)

NJPAC, Saturday, Feb. 19, 2011 @ 2:00 PM

NJAJE Region III Honors Jazz Choir

Jonnie Wooten-Negron    Alto 2
Caitlin McCarthy              Alto 2

Katie Gibison                   Alto 1

Sara Andrusiw                 Sop 1

Andrew Cox                     Tenor 2

Briana Cunningham         Alto 1

Paige Johnson                  Alto 2

Justin Przybycien              Tenor 1

Alejandro Munoz              Bass 1

Aaron Yangello                 Bass 2

NJAJE REGION III Honors Jazz Choir Concert
The Concert was GREAT!!! I was very proud of all of you! The following PMHS students had solos:
Paige Johnson
Katie Gibison
Aaron Yangello

CONGRATS TO CAITLIN MCCARTHY & PAIGE JOHNSON FOR THEIR WONDERFUL PERFORMANCE IN NJ WOMEN'S ALL-STATE CHORUS!!!!

CONGRATS TO ALL OF THE STUDENTS IN SOUTH JERSEY CHORUS! THE CONCERT WAS AMAZING!
Jonnie & Sara rocked in "Trash in the Camp".
Sara was flawless in Jublilant song!


South Jersey JR High Chorus

 

 

 

Aaron Yangello - Bass, Rebecca Rapp - Alto 1, Alejandro Munoz - Tenor, Briana Cunningham - Alto 1,
and Erika Belanger - Soprano 1

 

South Jersey SR High Chorus

Sara Andrusiw - Soprano 1, Andrew Cox - Tenor 2, Amailis DeJesus - Soprano 1, Katie Gibison - Alto 1, Paige Johnson - Alto 2, Caitlin McCarthy - Alto 2, Justin Przybycien - Tenor 1, Valerie Stone - Soprano 1, and Jonnie Wooten-Negron - Alto 2.

 

Many of our students scored in the top ten of their voice part. Here are the names of those students:

Sara Andrusiw                1st chair Soprano 1

Jonnie Wooten-Negron   1st chair Alto 2

Aaron Yangello               3rd chair Bass (JR High)

Justin Przybycien             4th chair Tenor 1

Amarilis DeJesus             6th chair Soprano 1

Andrew Cox                   6th chair Tenor 2

Erika Belanger                6th chair Soprano 1 (JR High)

 

PPAB Spnsored WASHINGTON CLUB SPAGHETTI DINNER
This was a huge success. We sold over 160 tickets. We raised a lot of money for the students. Everyone commented on the very talented musical performing groups: String Ensemble, Jazz Band, Women's Ensemble, A Cappella Singers, and the Cast of "The Wizard of Oz". Thank you to all of the students and parents that helped make this a positive and successful evening. I am proud of all of you!

THE WIZARD OF OZ

See Mr. Peters ASAP for a $10.00 DVD!

 

 

 

 

 

 
Music in HERSEY Park
Friday & Saturday, May 7th & 8th, 2010 

      

 

Scores
Concert Band-              81.8 & 83      3rd place    Excellent Rating

 

String Orchestra -       84.4 & 88.6   1st place    Superior Rating
Men's Choir -                91 & 91.5       1st Place   Superior Rating
PMHS Mixed Choir      95.5 & 96       1st Place   Superior Rating 
Eagle Singers               90 &90.5       2nd Place   Superior Rating
Women's Choir -         89.5 & 89      1st Place    Superior Rating

 

 

 

You also received the following Outstanding Awards:

 

 

 

Outstanding Clarinet Section

 

Outstanding Violin I Section

 

Soloist Amarilis DeJesus

 

Accompanist - Jonnie Wooton-Negron

 

Soloist - Sara Andrusiw

 

 
NEW JERSEY ALL-STATE CHORUS
NJ All-State Mixed Chorus - 2009-2010
Sara Andrusiw
Amarilis DeJesus
Katie Gibison
Valerie Stone
Rachel Taylor
Jonnie Wooten-Negron

NJ All-State Mixed Chorus - 2009-2010
Caitlin McCarthy
Paige Johnson

 

Eagle Singers (19)

 

2009-2010
Soprano I                                                        Alto I

Rachel Taylor                  12^th                       Sydney Achee                12^th

Amarilis DeJesus             12^th                             Leah Echevarria            12^th

Valerie Stone                   12^th                      Briana Cunningham        10th

 Alyssa Billings                11th                                                                   

                                                                                    

Soprano II                                                     Alto II              

Katie Walls                      12^th                           Caitlin McCarthy              12^th              
Gina Manahan                 10th                    Rachel Siegel                    12th
Lexi Teed                          10th                   Gabriella Natale              12th
Erika Belanger                 10th                  
                                                                          

Tenor                                                             Bass

Alex Munoz                     10^th                        Zach Fox                        12^th

Paul Kamenakis              10th                      Aaron Yangello                 10^th 
Justin Przybycien            11^th                      

 

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Here are the vocal ensembles
offered at PMS & PMHS:

Middle School Choral Ensembles:
6th Grade Chorus (44 students) - conducted by Mr. Darrin Peters,
accompanied by Mr. Larry Brody

7th & 8th Grade Chorus (41 students) - conducted by Mr. Darrin Peters,
accompanied by Mr. Larry Brody

 

High School Choral Ensembles:
Eagle Singers (select 21 students) MS 217 - conducted by Mr. Darrin Peters,
accompanied by Mr. Larry Brody

Concert Choir (29 students) PMHS Ausditorium - conducted by Mr. Darrin Peters,
accompanied by Mr. Larry Brody

Zero Periods: 
A Cappella Singers (Mondays & Fridays @ 7:05 - 7:45) MS 217 - - conducted by Mr. Darrin Peters

Women's Ensemble (Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 7:05 - 7:45) MS 217 - - conducted by Mr. Darrin Peters,
accompanied by Mr. Larry Brody

Men's Chorale (Wednesdays @ 7:05 - 7:45) MS 217 - - conducted by Mr. Darrin Peters,
accompanied by Mr. Larry Brody

Theatre/Dance Class - (period 8) in PMHS Auditorium
 - taught by Mr. Darrin Peters

 

6th Grade Journal Questions

 

Copy the question from the board. You have 2 weeks to write 5 complete sentences with correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, and content. Organize your answer into 3 complete paragraphs.

 

9/14-9/25 - Why did you decide to join this ensemble?

9/28 - 10/9 - How is being in a musical ensemble, like being on a sports team?

10/12 - 10/23 - Why do you think that may stores play recorded music while the customers shop?

10/26 - 11/6 - Many popular animated films for young people involve music.  Some songs from these films have
                     become quite popular.  What is your favorite "musical" film?  Explain why.

11/9 - 11/20 - Describe music that makes you feel energetic.  Remember- you must answer in gramatical (complete)

          sentences.

11/23 - 12/4 - Describe the appropriate behavior of a person attending a symphony or choral concert.

We do not have Journals in December due to concerts.

1/4 - 1/15 - - What are your musical goals for the Spring concert?  Where would you like to be technically by the end

         this school year?

 

1/18 - 1/28 - This is a biggie - New Year's Resolutions are traditionally about self-improvement.

         Complete the following resolutions about yourself:

              1. I resolve to become a better musician by (pick some aspect of technique that needs work):

              2. I resolve to improve my daily class participation by:

              3. I want this ensemble to be the best it can be.  I resolve to be a better ensemble player by:

              4. I resolve to increase my home practice time by taking my instrument home each weekend and

                  _______(how many?) week nights whenever possible.

2/1 - 2/12 - Imagine that you are at a concert. Describe the differences in the way each of the following people might

        enjoy the music: the composer, a performer, and a listener.

2/15 - 2/26 - Describe how react to the following styles of music: Country/Western, Classical, Pop/Rock.

3/1 - 3/12 - If you could learn any other instrument, what would it be and why?

3/15 - 3/26 - Do you listen to music while you study and do homework?  Why or why not?

3/29 - 4/9 - Please list at least two songs that are associated with Easter.  Then list three other holidays and do the

        same for each.  Which of the songs fit the holiday the best and why?

4/12 - 4/23 - Recall music you have heard that made you laugh.  Describe the characteristics of the music that caused

         your laughter.

4/26 - 5/7 - What does it mean to have musical talent?  Do you think a person is born with musical talent or is it

          learned?

5/17 - 5/28 - List 5 things that you know now about musical performance that you did not know in September.

5/31 - 6/11 - Do you think that playing an instrument this year has had an impact on your life?  Do you listen to music

         or appreciate musicians differently now? 

7th/8th Grade Journal Questions
Copy the question from the board. You have 2 weeks to write 5 complete sentences with correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, and content. Organize your answer into 3 complete paragraphs.

9/14 - 9/25 Why did you select to take this ensemble?

9/28 - 10/9 List 5 careers that involve music.  Give a brief description of each.
10/12 - 10/23 What is the difference between watching a movie and a musical?
10/26 - 11/6 List five guidelines a member of a choir, orchestra or band should follow.  Which is the most important? Why?

11/9 - 11/20 Do you listen to music while you study? Why or why not?

11/23 - 12/4 Why do you think many stores play recorded music while the customers shop? Think about the holiday season that is approaching.   

12/4 - 12/23 December Concert Questions

 1/4 - 1/15 What are your musical goals for the Spring concert?  Where would you like to be technically by the end this school year?

 1/18 - 1/29 What role does music play in your everyday life?

 2/1 - 2/12 Create a new title for your favorite song.  Explain why the title is appropriate. 

 2/15 - 2/26 How is rap or hip-hop different from classical music?  How are they similar?

 3/1 - 3/12 - Describe the different sounds you hear while walking through the hallways.

 3/15 - 3/26  What do you feel are your weakest areas in class? Strongest areas?

 3/29 - 4/9 How would you define music?

 4/12 - 4/23 How would you encourage a younger person to become interested in music? (choir/band/orch)
4/26 - 5/7 How is writing poerty similar to writing song lyrics? Which is more difficult? Why?
5/17 - 5/28 What makes choreography for choir look good? 

5/31- 6/11 Discuss the most significant musical experience of your life. 

Concert Questions

1.      How do you feel about our recent concert?

2.      Do you think the ensemble did a good job?

3.      Do you feel that you personally did a good job?

4.      What one thing could the ensemble have done better?

5.      What one thing could you personally done better?

6.      If you could change one thing about our performance, what would it be and why would you change it?

7.      How do you think the audience enjoyed the concert? 

8.      What were some of the comments you heard from the audience members?

9.      List three things you felt the ensemble did strongly.

10. List three things you feel the ensemble can improve on for next performance.

11. Since the performance counts as a major grade for the marking period, what do you think you earned as a grade and why?

 

High School Journal Questions

 Copy the question from the board. You have 2 weeks to write 15 complete sentences with correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, and content. Organize your answer into 3 complete paragraphs.

 

9/14 - 9/25 Music can add to the drama of movies or plays. Describe musical sounds that you have heard in movies/plays.

9/28 - 10/9 What is the difference between a symphony orchestra and a marching band? Refer to their sounds and their instruments.

10/ 12 - 10/23 There are 5 basic elements that combine to make music: rhythm, melody, harmony, dynamics, and form. Describe one of these elements, and give an example of a song that we perform that is particularly effective.
10/26 - 11/6 
11/9 - 11/20
11/23 - 12/4  

12/ December Concert Questions

 1/4 - 1/15 What are your personal musical goals for the year 2010 in choir?  What are your musical goals for the choir in 2010 ?

1/18 - 1/29 Do you think a theme park based on music could be successful? Explain your viewpoint.
2/1 - 2/12 Discuss what you think makes some music GREAT.
2/15 - 2/26 Describe the type of music you think would be appropriate for a fashion show.

3/1 - 3/12 What are some reasons for composing music?
3/29 - 4/9  How would you define Beautiful music? Give an example of a piece that you find beautiful.
4/12 - 4/23 What type of instruments or voice groupings do you enjoy listening to the most? Why?
4/26 - 5/7 
5/17 - 5/28 "Brainstorm reasons people listen to music, then write how you would persuade others to listen to your favorite type of music."   

5/31 - 6/11 Discuss the most significant musical experience of your life. 
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Check out the new PMHS Vocal Music and Drama Club Blog:
Click link to the right to communicate directly with Mr. Peters and get the most up to date info!!!
(darrinpetersmusic.blogspot.com)

 

Choral Performance Policy:
Only students that have a grade of "A", "B", or "C" may perform in any concerts.

MISSED PERFORMANCES:
Any student who misses a mandatory performance has the option of completing an alternate assignment which I have prepared. The highest grade possible is a 92%- A. Students need to complete and turn in the assignment before finals week begins in order to receive credit for the assignment. Any student who does not complete the assignment after missing a performance, receives a ZERO for that performance.