Happy #MIOSM! The Broadway Show “1776” opened March 16, 1969, telling a
story of the signing of the Declaration of Independence by America’s founding
fathers. In 2015, a musical was written about another American founding father,
Alexander Hamilton. If you were going to write a musical, what part of history
might you write about? #NCGME #MusicIsAllOfUs #NighthawkProud
Happy #MIOSM! In 1968, Jimi Hendrix was declared the “most spectacular
guitarist in the world” by LIFE magazine. Take time to listen to his music and see if
you can think of someone you think is a great guitarist today. #NCGME
#MusicIsAllOfUs #NighthawkProud
Happy #MIOSM! In 1964, pop group The Beatles’ records made up 60% of all
singles sold. What do you think was so special about their music that made people
love it so much? #NCGME #MusicIsAllOfUs #NighthawkProud
Oakesdale has a math team!! Last Wednesday they competed in a regional math competition with great success.
Team Problem Division 2 (Outside the box real-life game theory type problem)
First Place Team 15 points: Jack Warwick and Brandon Richardson
Second Place Team 3 points: Dane Booth, Charles Henning, Grant Opitz
Topical Problems Division 2 Team Contest (A number of more typical story problems)
First Place: 47 points Jack Warwick and Grant Opitz
First Place: 47 points Dane Booth and Charles Henning
(yes it was a tie)
Topical Problems (Division 1 and 2) Individual Contest (A number of more typical story problems)
Second Place: 60 points Brandon Richardson Oakesdale High School
The teams will head to Ellensburg for the state competition on April 22. Congrats to Mr. Strong and the teams for their great work. #NighthawkProud
Happy #MIOSM! In March of 2004, opera singer Luciano Pavarotti received a 12-
minute standing ovation after his last performance at the Metropolitan Opera in
New York. What do you feel and how do you react when you hear music you really
love? #NCGME #MusicIsAllOfUs #NighthawkProud
Happy #MIOSM! Research shows that music affects our brains and can improve
our moods. Tell the people around you about a song that makes you feel better,
and share how it brightens your day. It could be about the melody, rhythm, words,
or special memory! #NCGME #MusicIsAllOfUs #NighthawkProud
Happy #MIOSM! Singer and actress Lea Salonga is world-famous. She starred in
hit musicals and sang as Jasmine and Mulan in Disney animated movies. Listen to
her singing "Human Heart" from Once on This Island. It conveys a powerful
message about human connection! #NCGME #MusicIsAllOfUs #NighthawkProud
Knowledge Bowl sendoff today! Had to move it inside due to the snow. State competition is Saturday, 3/11 in Wenatchee. Be great Grant, Riley, Charlie, and Dane! Enjoy the trip, Mr. Reed. #NighthawkProud
Happy #MIOSM! Music is everywhere. We hear cars beeping in the street, birds
chirping in the spring, and rain pitter-pattering! What other sounds can become
music? Use onomatopoeias to create different ostinati and perform them with
people around you! #NCGME #MusicIsAllOfUs #NighthawkProud
Here is an update from yesterday's FFA competitions:
Jessie - 1st in Prepared Speaking
Dane - 2nd in Extemporaneous Speaking
Bradyn - 3rd in Creed Speaking
Paige - did very well, but unfortunately will not move on to Districts
Jessie, Dane, and Bradyn will move on to compete at Districts on March 23, where they will try to earn their way to state. #NighthawkProud
Happy #MIOSM! Djembes from West Africa, congas from Cuba, buks from Korea,
and tablas from India are just a few of the drums from around the world. What
other drums do you know from the class or different cultures? Discover how they
are played differently. #NCGME #MusicIsAllOfUs #NightahwkProud
Happy #MIOSM! Umoja, meaning "unity" in Swahili, is the first principle of the
Kwanzaa celebration. Celebrate being together with others by listening to Umoja
by Valerie Coleman, played by Imani Winds. Create scarf movements to the call-
and-response melody! #NCGME #MusicIsAllOfUs #NighthawkProud
Congrats, Alex!! #NighthawkProud
Happy #MIOSM! A music ensemble is similar to a sports team. It requires
teamwork and relationship skills to perform music as a team. Play the instruments
or sing as an ensemble with your class today, and share with the class how you
demonstrated teamwork! #NCGME #MusicIsAllOfUs #NighthawkProud
Happy #MIOSM! Jake Blount is a music researcher and folk musician. He
performs and teaches about the origins of the banjo and African American folk
music in America. Many people don’t realize that the banjo actually originated from
Africa. Listen to Jake Blount’s music and research other banjo performers.
#NCGME #MusicIsAllOfUs #NighthawkProud
Happy #MIOSM! Did you know your music teachers are musicians? Ask your
music teacher about their musical experiences. What instrument(s) do they play or
vocal part do they sing? What’s their favorite type of music? Why did they want to
be a music teacher? Thank your music teacher for sharing their love of music with
YOU! #NCGME #MusicIsAllOfUs #NighthawkProud
Congrats to our 4th Place Nighthawks! So proud of these girls. 💙💙💙#NighthawkProud
(Thank you Cap for the pics)
Halftime! Oakesdale 22, Waterville Mansfield 14
#NighthawkProud
Happy #MIOSM! Did you know that there are musicians all around us? Interview
your teachers, parents, relatives, and family friends about their musical
experiences. Create a tally of the different types of musical experiences shared
with you. #NCGME #MusicIsAllOfUs #NighthawkProud
Congratulations Knowledge Bowl! Placing 3rd in regionals and qualifying for state!!! #NighthawkProud
