Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Fall Choir Concert is a Huge Success!

Our Fall choir concert had an impressive turnout of family and friends last Thursday. The Reagan choirs showed off their hard work, singing in over 5 languages and performing works from every musical time period. Kohls Cares teamed up to help our bake sale be a success as well. Thanks to all who made this night special! Please join us Decber 5th for our band and orchestra concert!

Composer Eric Barnum Visits IB Music

Eric Barnum, choral composer and Director of Choral Activities at UW-Oshkosh visited the IB Music classes this past Tuesday. Students learned about the composition process first-hand and got to show off their work. Thank you Eric Barnum for coming to speak with us! Come visit Reagan again soon!

Monday, November 11, 2013

La Traviata!


Reagan Music Students attended opening night of the Florentine Opera's La Traviata on Friday, November 8th.  Over 50 students enjoyed the performance, and we were thrilled to have a warm welcome written to us on the translation screen!  Some of the students' favorite parts included the aria "Sempre Libera" at the end of Act 1, the beautiful dresses worn during the party scenes, and the colorful, symbolic set.  The IB Music students also appreciated the pre-concert lecture.  This was many students' first time at the opera, and what a great performance to be introduced with!  Thank you so much Sarah Jones for this opportunity, and we are so excited for La Boheme this spring!