Wow!

Thank you to all of the families who came out to the IHES Music Program last night! I could never have dreamt that there would be such an enormous turn-out. I apologize to the families who were unable to see their children on stage. I do, despite some of the logistical situations, think the students had a wonderful time sharing their music with the audience. I am thrilled that so many students participated in the event!
I wish you all Happy Holidays and peace in the New Year!

Arrival Time for December 15 Holiday Program

Though the program begins at 6:30, students should arrive at 6:00 for attendance and last minute preparations to make sure the program runs smoothly. Parents and families may enjoy bake sales and gift basket raffles during the time before the program and immediately afterward. DVD orders for video of the program will also be taken before and after the program. A DVD of the performance will be $10.

Students will wait backstage in one of the DCMS classrooms until their time to perform. In order to maintain consistency and respect all grade level performances, please stay for the entire program which will last approximately 1 hour. Students will return backstage and stay until the program is complete. If you would like to volunteer to help backstage and chaperone students in the classrooms with teachers, please e-mail me. Many helping hands are needed!

Help is needed in these areas:
-Chaperoning back stage
-Decorating the stage
-Hanging backdrop designed by Ms. Santucci

Please e-mail if you can help!
-Transportation of instruments to and from IHES to DCMS

Kindermusik Classes in Rock Hill and Fort Mill

Kindermusik is a great way to aid in a child's development through music. My twin boys, Bailey and Carter, have been going to classes since they were 3 months old. Their smiles and laughter are evidence of their love of Kindermusik. There are classes for newborns through elementary school age children. Visit the following web-site for class times and locations: www.OurMusicTime.com
You may also enjoy a free preview class through December 18. For additional information visit the above mentioned web-site.

More Holiday Program Information

What to wear for the Holiday Program: Students should wear green and/or red clothing, or a Holiday sweater, etc. There is no uniform required for the program; just look festive! :)

Directions to Dutchman Creek Middle School:

-Turn left out of IHES onto Twin Lakes Road
-At the stop light, turn left onto Mt. Gallant Road.
- Continue down Mt. Gallant Road for a few mile, and DCMS will be on your left.

There will be limited parking in the front of the school. Extra parking may be found by turning left at the stop light between Mt. Gallant Elementary School and the York County Museum. After turning left, there will be an entrance to DCMS on the right. Turn into that entrance, and continue around to extra parking lots.

Please feel free to post a comment to the blog with additional questions, or e-mail me at aodom@rock-hill.k12.sc.us