"Blackbird" Assignment due Sept. 30

High School Chorus Students:

• Scroll to the bottom of this page and watch the three YouTube videos of "Blackbird" performed by Paul McCartney, Sarah McLachlan, and Bobby McFerrin
• After watching the videos, fill in the answers on your homework sheet. Write full descriptions and sentences!!! I want you to think out of the box. Compare and contrast, use what you know, and try to learn things you don't know.
• The assignment is worth 15 points - 5 points per question. You will earn a maximum of 10 points if within 2 days late. You will earn 0 points after two days.

Assignment questions:

1. Describe the vocal style used in McCartney and McLachlan's videos. What vocal qualities do they have? Do they sound similar or different?
2. Explain what Bobby McFerrin is trying to do. Do you like the sound he produces?
3. Choose your favorite video/voice and explain why it is your favorite.

Fall Musical

Starmont is presenting its fall musical, My Fair Lady this coming November. The production follows the story of Eliza Doolittle, a poor flower girl from Tottenham Court Road as she learns how to speak properly from the condescending Professor Henry Higgins.

Well known songs from this musical include “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly”, “I Could Have Danced All

Night”, and “I’m Getting Married in the Morning”.

There are 31 students in the cast of My Fair Lady, with lead roles by Ellen O., Reid C., Nathan S., Nate H., and Jacob M.

 Performances are November 12th at 7:00 pm, November 13th at 7:00 pm, and November 14th at 2:30 pm.

We hope to see you there!

Driveway Painting Fundraiser

Driveway Painting Fundraiser

We will paint a Starmont Star on your driveway in bright yellow and black paint. The logo is about 3'x2' and will be placed near the end of your driveway, unless otherwise noted. The cost is $25 and will be done as soon as possible after we receive your order and money.

Orders will be taken until the snow flies!

Let's paint the town black & gold in support of the Starmont Stars!!!