Online Music Activities

Dear Students,

I am excited to share with you some music activities each week that you will be able to do at home.  I will be posting an assortment of activities for all grade levels.  Just click on the link for your grade level under "pages" on the left. I will miss seeing your smiling faces each day but look forward to sharing with you online.  Please let your parents know I am just an email away and will be glad to answer any questions you or your family may have. 

Parents, please let me know if you have any questions or if there is anything I can do to assist you. My virtual office hours are 9:00-11:00 Monday-Friday and I can be available other times if you let me know.  

Keep making music!

Ms. Riley ([email protected]) 

Downtown Acworth Chorus Performance

Here are the details for the performance at the Acworth Pavilion in downtown Acworth this Saturday, March 7th. 

  • The Pavilion is located directly behind Henry’s Restaurant
  • Address is 4415 Senator Russell Avenue, Acworth, 30101
  • There is a parking lot at 4539 Senator Russell Avenue (only a couple blocks from performance area)
  • Performance time is 11:00 AM
  • Students should arrive by 10:45 in order to line up (it won’t take long to line up)
  • Students should wear jeans, chorus shirt, tennis shoes
  • Students may want to wear sunglasses (they will be facing the sun)
  • Performance will last about 15-20 minutes
  • Bring a chair if you have trouble standing for 15-20 minutes

Enjoy some time in downtown Acworth before or after the concert.  There are several restaurants, shops, and Logan Park and playground is just across the railroad tracks. 

Kennesaw State University-National Anthem Performance

Kennesaw State University

National Anthem Performance

Saturday, February 29th

Here are the details:

  • Wear chorus shirt (tucked in), jeans, and tennis shoes
  • Arrive at KSU at 12:30
  • Game is at 1:00, Performance is at 12:55
  • KSU Convocation Center (590 Cobb Ave., Kennesaw, 30144)
  • Admission free for students
  • Family/friends need a ticket
  • Meet Ms. Riley inside front doors in main lobby of Convocation Center
  • We will be escorted to floor level at 12:45
  • After performance, parents will sign students out in front lobby

Parents should check their emails for information regarding purchasing tickets and parking. 

If parents have any questions, please email Ms. Riley at [email protected]

Baker Chorus receives "Superior" ratings

The Baker Chorus received three "Superior" ratings from the judges at Georgia Music Educators District XII Elementary Choral Festival.  Students left Baker at 9:15 AM and traveled to North Cobb High School Performance Center.  After listening to other groups perform, Baker performed for the judges at 11:15.  The judges were very complementary, each giving a "Superior" rating for the Baker performance.  

After the performance, the bus traveled to Summit Baptist Church where chorus enjoyed a pizza lunch before returning to school at 1:00.  

Way to go, Chorus.  So proud of you!! 

Elementary Choral Festival

Chorus will be taking a field trip on Tuesday, February 11th, to North Cobb High School to participate in the District XII Elementary Choral Festival.  Baker will be performing at 11:15 in the Performing Arts Center.  Please remember to:

  • Wear your white blouses/shirts, navy skirts/pants, navy tights/dark socks (boys), dark shoes
  • Wear your outfit to school on Tuesday, February 11th
  • We will be leaving Baker at 9:15 to travel to North Cobb High School
  • We will listen to other groups before our performance at 11:15
  • After our performance, we will travel to Summit Church for a pizza lunch
  • We will return to Baker at 1:00

Chorus resumes on Wednesday, January 8th

Chorus rehearsals will resume Wednesday, January 8th.  We will be preparing for Elementary Choral Festival and learning the spring pieces for our performance at Big Shanty.  

Christmas at Piedmont

I am so excited about our holiday performance this Saturday, December 14th, at Christmas at Piedmont.  

  • Location is Piedmont Church, 570 Piedmont Road, Marietta, 30066
  • Baker performs at 3:00 on the inside (sanctuary) stage
  • Students need to arrive by 2:30 in order to go to the warm up area and get lined up
  • When students are dropped off at 2:30, parents may proceed to the sanctuary to get a seat
  • Students should wear chorus shirt (tucked in) and jeans
  • Students will be signed out at the back of the sanctuary after the performance

THERE IS NO ON-SITE PARKING FOR THIS EVENT! Event parking is available at three locations near the church.  You will be able to drop off your child (family) at the church if you would like, but children should not be dropped off by themselves.  The driver would then need to proceed to off-site lots to park.  Piedmont is providing staff to give directions to the warm up area from the drop off spot. 

Event parking is available at the following locations:

  • Daniell Middle School, 2900 Scott Road, Marietta
  • Old Time Pottery, 2949 Canton Road, Marietta
  • Piedmont Village (behind Wells Fargo where the Cobb Antique Mall is located), 2800 Canton Road, Marietta
  • There will be six shuttle buses (two for each site) running between these locations and the church

Plan to arrive at least an hour to an hour and a half BEFORE our performance as this event draws thousands of visitors.  There are groups performing all day on different stages so allow plenty of time to avoid the stress of trying to get to the performance area at the last minute.

The check in area for students will be located in the Commons directly below the Chapel.  Look for the check-in banner.  I will be waiting in this area before proceeding to the warm up area at 2:30. Due to limited space, parents are not permitted in the warm up area but should proceed to the performance area when your child heads to the warm up area.  

Please allow plenty of time to enjoy the event before or after our performance.  Parking and admission are free as well as free pictures with Santa.  Other free activities include a 50-foot snow tube ride, petting zoo, and bouncy houses.  There are lots of unique arts and crafts vendors and food available for purchase.

 

I am looking forward to sharing all of our holiday music with everyone in this beautiful venue.

 

Veterans Day Performance November 10th, 6:00 PM

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Chorus begins Wednesday, September 11th

I am so excited to begin our new chorus year.  Here are a few reminders:  

  • All chorus forms are due to Ms. Riley by Monday, September 9th.  
  • Chorus begins on Wednesday, September 11th
  • Chorus meets from 2:30 - 3:30 in the music room
  • Car riders are picked up at the bus port NOT the front of the school
  • Any students not picked up by 2:45 will be placed in ASP

Please email me with any questions at [email protected].  

See you on Wednesday!

Ms. Riley

Chorus Auditions

Chorus auditions are open to fourth and fifth graders and will begin this Monday, August 19th.  Students should have received a letter explaining all the details and expectations associated with chorus.  If you did not receive a chorus letter, please stop by the music room and pick one up.  

So excited to begin this new chorus year!!!

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