Music Lab (Period 3)

Course Description

This one semester class deals with a brief history of audio and sound design. Students will get a bootcamp on song analysis, mixing, and setting up live sound. See syllabus in FILES.

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concert dress attire and itinerary

Dear ESMS Music Parents:

 

The time has come! We are 8 DAYS away from our Spring Concert on April 2, 2025!

As we are working steadily toward a strong end of the year, we are asking for the following to help our concert go smoothly.

1. Concert Dress:

By now our students are pros, but if you need help, you can scan this code and see what works for our concert dress. White tops and black bottoms, white and black mix, or all-black FORMAL wear. Mariachi is in their uniforms or concert dress.

2. Night Concert - (4/2/25)

The evening portion of the concert will commence at 6:00 PM, with a 4:30 PM call time for students to tune and warm up. All students should be dressed and ready! We will have a few teachers helping supervise students during this time.

3. VOLUNTEER/DONATION: If you are interested in helping by running concessions or donating to the concessions, please look at the list we have attached. All donations must be dropped off at school by 4/1/25 (except for ice).

 

ALL STUDENTS WILL BE EXPECTED TO STAY UNTIL THE END OF THE SHOW TO STRIKE DOWN AND CLEAN UP.

 

This concert is considered your student’s MIDTERM for the semester.

If you have any questions regarding any part of this memo, feel free to contact Mrs. Austin at 323-224-4700

 

Thank you!

Yearbook Photos

Dear Families,

I hope this message finds you well. I want to remind you that yearbook photos will be taken in the auditorium on Tuesday. Please ensure that your child wears their concert attire, as jeans, hoodies, or sweatpants will not be allowed. Concert white and black clothing is acceptable - Mariachi will be wearing their suits.

Thank you for your cooperation!

Best regards,
Mrs. Austin

 

Estimadas familias:
Espero que este mensaje les llegue bien. Quiero recordarles que las fotos del anuario se tomarán en el auditorio el martes. Asegúrese de que su hijo use su atuendo para el concierto, ya que no se permitirán jeans, sudaderas con capucha ni pantalones deportivos. Se permite la vestimenta blanca y negra para el concierto; los mariachis usarán sus trajes.
¡Gracias por su cooperación!
Atentamente,
Sra. Austin

No Music at Conferences Today 2/27

Dear Music Parents,

I regret to inform you that I will not be able to attend the parent conferences today due to my illness. Unfortunately, I have not had sufficient time to recover, and my voice is not at its best.

However, I would be more than happy to reschedule our meeting for a later date. Please feel free to reach out if you would like to arrange a new time by calling 323-224-4700 or emailing me at [email protected]

Thank you for your understanding.

Queridos padres musicales,
Lamento informarles que no podré asistir a las conferencias de padres de hoy debido a mi enfermedad. Desafortunadamente, no he tenido tiempo suficiente para recuperarme y mi voz no está en su mejor momento.
Sin embargo, estaría más que feliz de reprogramar nuestra reunión para una fecha posterior. No dude en comunicarse si desea programar un nuevo horario llamando al 323-224-4700 o enviándome un correo electrónico a [email protected]
Gracias por su comprensión.

Sincerely/Sinceramente,

Mrs. Austin

Important Music Practice Information

Dear Families,

Thank you for your continued support in your child's music education. I would like to remind you that music students are required to practice for one or two hours during the week. They can split this time as they see fit throughout the week, as long as the total adds up to 60-120 minutes. All beginner students must complete 60 minutes; returning second or third year students must complete at least 120 minutes.

Instruments are available for all students to take home daily or on the weekends. If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at [email protected].

Thank you!

Mrs. Austin

Estimadas familias:
Gracias por su continuo apoyo a la educación musical de sus hijos. Me gustaría recordarles que los estudiantes de música deben practicar una o dos horas a la semana. Pueden dividir este tiempo como lo consideren conveniente a lo largo de la semana, siempre que el total sume entre 60 y 120 minutos. Todos los estudiantes principiantes deben completar 60 minutos; los estudiantes de segundo o tercer año que regresan deben completar al menos 120 minutos.
Los instrumentos están disponibles para que todos los estudiantes se los lleven a casa todos los días o los fines de semana. Si tiene alguna pregunta, no dude en enviarme un correo electrónico a [email protected].
¡Gracias!
Sra. Austin

Overdue Assignments

Important Update on Overdue Assignments

Dear ESMS Music Lab Families,

I hope this message finds you well. I want to express my gratitude for your continued support in your child's education.

I am reaching out to inform you that many students are currently missing assignments from our unit on the history of amplification of sound. The following assignments are now OVERDUE for several students: Phonograph Timeline, Radio Choiceboard, and Quincy Jones slideshow.

Please note that students have the Thanksgiving Break to complete these assignments for a better grade. As we approach the last few weeks of the semester, it is important for our students to stay on top of their work.

Thank you for your attention to this matter and for encouraging your child to complete their assignments.

Best regards,

Ms. Austin