May 5: Students in Rainbow Schools celebrate Music Monday

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Rainbow Schools Celebrate Music Monday – May 5th, 2008

On Monday, May 5th, 2008 students in many Rainbow Schools will participate in special music activities designed to commemorate the 4th annual Music Monday.

Since the inaugural event in May 2005, students and teachers across Canada have come together on the first Monday in May to engage in a simultaneous public celebration of the power of music.

The goals of Music Monday are to celebrate the importance of music in our society, to demonstrate the vital role music education plays in the lives of Canadians and to encourage public support of quality music programs in public schools.

"Music Monday serves as a tangible reminder of how school music programs nurture compassionate, innovative and productive citizens," says Jean Hanson, Director of Education for Rainbow District School Board. "It also reminds us of the important links between school music programs and the cultural vitality of our country."

She adds: "We extend our appreciation and thanks to all of the students who have participated in special musical activities this year, to the music teachers who have organized the performances and fostered a love of music in our children, and to the parents/guardians and other public stakeholders who support the music and arts programs in Rainbow Schools."

Adamsdale Public School


181 First Avenue, Sudbury


566-6020


Chris Bourré, Principal

The entire school will gather in the gym at 1:45 pm on Monday, May 5th to hear Adamsdale Public School’s Music Monday choir present "Don’t Laugh at Me", a song based on the book of the same title which promotes inclusiveness and acceptance of others. This will tie in with the school’s "Danny, King of the Basement Project" and Danny Deeds character education program.

R. L. Beattie Public School


102 Loach’s Road, Sudbury


522-7178


Kim Kalviainen, Principal

The Grade 8 students from R.L. Beattie Public School will begin their Music Monday Assembly by performing O Canada at 9 am in the gymnasium. All students will be invited to sing along in French. The school band will then perform the following musical selections: Star Wars, Pirate’s Parade, I Want to Hold Your Hand, Power Rock and Captains of Adventure. The morning events will conclude by 10:10 am with a special video montage.

Ernie Checkeris Public School and Westmount Public School


(at Westmount Public School)


511 Westmount Avenue, Sudbury


566-1770


Lynne Kulha, Principal


Westmount Public School and Ernie Checkeris Public School will join together again this year to celebrate Music Monday.  Students from both schools will gather at Westmount to share pieces they have been working on in their music classes.

Churchill Public School


1722 Fielding Street


566-5130


Mary French, Principal

All Churchill Public School students will sing the Music Monday song at 1 pm as part of the nationwide celebration.

Cyril Varney Public School


1545 Gary Street


566-2424


Bob Deeth, Principal

Cyril Varney Public School will host primary and junior assemblies in the afternoon featuring the musical talents of the school’s choirs.  The junior assembly will also feature performances of music and dance by Grade 6 students, while primary students will enjoy presentations by students and faculty from the Music Department of Cambrian College.

Jessie Hamilton Public School


16 Jessie Street, Lively


692-3602


Lesley Fisher, Principal

The Jessie Hamilton Public School Concert, Jazz and Rock Bands will perform at two other Rainbow Schools on Music Monday. They will share their talents with students and staff at Copper Cliff Public School from 9 am to 10:30 am, and will then travel to George Vanier Public School to perform from 1:30 pm to 3 pm.

Larchwood Public School


43 Main Street, Dowling


855-4822


Susan Cousineau, Principal

Music Monday at Larchwood Public School will consist of performances by the Grade 1-6 choir, Grade 4/5 students on recorders, the Intermediate guitar ensemble, melody chimers and world drumming ensemble.  The entire student body will unite their voices for "Sing a Rainbow" and "Our Song" accompanied on piano, guitar, melody chimes and drums. 

Levack Public School


100 High Street, Levack


966-3476


Gisèle LaLonde, Principal

All students will gather in the gym to sing the Music Monday song at 1 pm, in both English and French. This will be followed by performances by the school’s guitar ensemble and rock bands.

MacLeod Public School


310 Laval Street, Sudbury


522-8040


Ardeth Gordon, Principal

MacLeod Public School is celebrating Music Monday with an assembly in the afternoon featuring two concert bands and a drumming ensemble.  Students will sing the Music Monday song at approximately 1 pm. 

Markstay Public School


7 Pioneer Street East


853-4546


Kathy Wachnuk, Principal

Markstay Public School students will display their talents in their annual ‘Markstay Music Monday Show’. Students and staff from all grades will wow the audience with various acts, from comedy to dance.  Everyone is welcome to enjoy the fun on Monday, May 5th, beginning at 1 pm.

Carl A. Nesbitt Public School


1241 Roy Street, Sudbury


566-3935


Denise Goodmurphy, Principal

Carl A. Nesbitt Public School will stage an outdoor concert on Music Monday.  The entire school will sing "Our Song" and the school band will perform.

Princess Anne Public School


500 Douglas Street West, Sudbury


673-6516


Randy Wallingford, Principal

The theme for Music Monday at Princess Anne Public School is Canada and classes will be singing songs about our great country that have a little bit of history in each of them.  The concert will begin shortly after noon with the finale at 1 pm. Students at Princess Anne will join others across Canada in singing Music Monday’s "Our Song" by the Canadian duo group Dala. This will be an outdoor concert, weather permitting.

Valley View Public School


1840 Valleyview Road, Val Caron


671-5956


Paul Dupont, Principal

The Senior Kindergarten to Grade 4 classes will gather in the gym and each class will present a song that they have prepared for the occasion.  The Grade 5 to 8 classes will also gather in the gym to present their Music Monday songs.  One of the Grade 8 classes will perform an instrumental version of "Louie Louie". This will be followed by a performance by the school’s Rock Band. The younger grades will then join the older students in the gym to sing the Music Monday theme song and the Valley View Public School theme song.

Warren Central Public School


12 Dyke Street


967-2671


Kathy Wachnuk, Principal

Warren Central Public School will celebrate Music Monday with a Music Monday Café.  Three local musicians will perform at the school beginning at 11:10 am – Donna Smith, Susan Trottier and Bonita Mercer. Parents/guardians are invited to join students for the Café and the outdoor singing of "Our Song" at 1 pm. Following this, students will perform karaoke songs.

Webbwood Public School


6 Minto Street, Webbwood


869-3751


Lynn MacDonell, Principal

Webbwood Public School will host a community barbecue on Monday, May 5th at 11:30 am.  Webbwood will celebrate Music Monday with performances by each class, showcasing the school’s new world drum set.  The Webbwood choir will also perform with a guest accompanist.  The celebrations will end at 1 pm with the singing of the national Music Monday theme song "Our Song". This will be an outdoor event, weather permitting. 

Wembley Public School


408 Wembley Drive, Sudbury


673-1381


Colleen McDonald, Principal

Wembley Public School will host a performance by the award-winning Lo-Ellen Park Secondary School Jazz Band and Jazz Combo, directed by Marc Taillefer. The concert will begin at 1:30 pm.

Cecil Facer Secondary School


2500 South Lane Road


522-0196


Linda Mende, Principal

Guitar students will perform for administration, teachers and students. They will play the Music Monday theme song and many others.

Lockerby Composite School


1391 Ramsey View, Sudbury


522-1750


Bruce Bourget, Principal

On Monday, May 5th, members of all bands at Lockerby Composite School, including the Junior Concert Band, Senior Concert Band, and Jazz Ensemble, will gather for a group photo. The photo will be available for sale to all band members and parents/guardians. It will also be featured in the annual Band Book, a publication highlighting the activities of the music program for the 2007-2008 school year. As part of the Music Monday celebration, Lockerby Composite School’s Music Department will present "The Sounds of Spring" concert on Thursday, May 8, at 7 pm in the McKellar Auditorium at Lockerby Composite School.

Sudbury Secondary School


85 MacKenzie Street, Sudbury


674-7551


Paul Camillo, Principal

Grade 9 to 12 students from Sudbury Secondary School’s bands, choirs and guitar ensembles will perform a spring concert featuring "Our Song" to celebrate Music Monday. The concert will be held in the Sheridan Auditorium at 7:30 pm.

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