This has been a busy year for sure! It has been fun and rewarding to get to participate and be part of our community through so many events. Every performance thus far has been different. They have all been fun and exciting. Its always really nice to get to meet new people.
The Procession of Little Angels was so much. Seeing all our kids in purple... literally purple! was so cool. Like every "gig" we had our moments, But all in all we all had such a fun time. Having our Jovert mentors there is always a blessing.
FAME at the Children's Museum was a blast for sure! Who else gets to say they have paraded through the museum and made noise?! Not many people. The kids played so well and they got the the crowd going.
Purplelight Vigil was an event that we will most remember. To be appart of a community that honors those that have passed on due to health. Its a great way to show the kids how music touches people lifes. That why they are playing is making a difference in a life.
JOVERT MENTORS: We have had our mentors coming in to work with the students. They have truly become a part of the CCS family. Just the simple fact that some of the our mentors show up to our CCS performances ready to be a part of the group and play some music.
Coming up we have Winter Solistice at the Childrens Museum.
Stuff the Hummers at Sullivans steak house
All are welcomed to join us at these events. You never know when we will need soem extra shakers....
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Show Time!!
Time really does fly when you're having fun. C.C.S has so many fun events coming up. Starting with Tucson Meet yourself/ Festival of Schools. We have been hard at work learning new breaks, rhythms, and songs. One of which was written by our very own director Mr. Alfie.
Richard Noel, band leader of Sticks and Fingers a local group and board member of Tucson Meet Yourself, came to teach and work with our group. He taught us a fun Caribbean rhythm. Richard has invited C.C.S. to join him for a Caribbean Parade at this year's Tucson Meet Yourself. The parade will take place on Saturday October 15th @ 7:00pm followed by a performance at the Tucson Convention Center, with C.C.S. joining in on the finale.
That is not all that C.C.S. is participating in the Festival of Schools being held during Tucson Meet Yourself Event On Saturday October 15th @ 1:55. We will be performing on the TUSD stage by the TCC Arena, C.C.S. will be particticing in the Move Your Body flash workout and finish up with a performance.
The following week we will putting on a fun performance at the Tucson Childrens Museum. The performance will take place on Sunday October 23rd at 1:00pm. This is the 3rd time C.C.S has been invited to participate in an event at the Museum. The kids are really excited to go back!
Besides rehearsing for upcoming performances. Our kids have started working on our new belt systems. Most of the kids have already earned their white belts. We are really proud of them for working really hard. In order to earn a belt, the students show responsibility by bringing their materials to weekly rehearsals, they participate and work on music provided by Mr. Alfie, our younger group shows they have learned a dance taught by Ms. Lupe.
Its brings us great joy to annouce that C.C.S. grows more and more each week. We are up to almost 50 students signed up. So exciting to know that kids are really enjoying what we are doing.
We invite you all to come out and support our kids as well as join in all the fun!!
http://rdnoel.com/about/bio/
http://www.tucsonmeetyourself.org/
http://www.childrensmuseumtucson.org/
Richard Noel, band leader of Sticks and Fingers a local group and board member of Tucson Meet Yourself, came to teach and work with our group. He taught us a fun Caribbean rhythm. Richard has invited C.C.S. to join him for a Caribbean Parade at this year's Tucson Meet Yourself. The parade will take place on Saturday October 15th @ 7:00pm followed by a performance at the Tucson Convention Center, with C.C.S. joining in on the finale.
That is not all that C.C.S. is participating in the Festival of Schools being held during Tucson Meet Yourself Event On Saturday October 15th @ 1:55. We will be performing on the TUSD stage by the TCC Arena, C.C.S. will be particticing in the Move Your Body flash workout and finish up with a performance.
The following week we will putting on a fun performance at the Tucson Childrens Museum. The performance will take place on Sunday October 23rd at 1:00pm. This is the 3rd time C.C.S has been invited to participate in an event at the Museum. The kids are really excited to go back!
Besides rehearsing for upcoming performances. Our kids have started working on our new belt systems. Most of the kids have already earned their white belts. We are really proud of them for working really hard. In order to earn a belt, the students show responsibility by bringing their materials to weekly rehearsals, they participate and work on music provided by Mr. Alfie, our younger group shows they have learned a dance taught by Ms. Lupe.
Its brings us great joy to annouce that C.C.S. grows more and more each week. We are up to almost 50 students signed up. So exciting to know that kids are really enjoying what we are doing.
We invite you all to come out and support our kids as well as join in all the fun!!
http://rdnoel.com/about/bio/
http://www.tucsonmeetyourself.org/
http://www.childrensmuseumtucson.org/
Sunday, September 25, 2011
New faces
This.week was great. The Jovert mentors did such a great job this week. The kids really welcomed them in. It really is adding yet one more element to Cub club Samba. It has been our vision from the.beginning to get to work with others in the community. This also shows and teaches the samba kids to work with other musicians in the community.
With all the fun exciting things going on we have 3 weeks to prepare for our first gig. We have some staple samba songs with some new flare added as well as some new beats that will make your hearts dance.
We hope to see you all on October 15th at Tucson Meet Yourself/festival of schools @ 1:50 on the TUSD stage!
Friday, September 16, 2011
We Challenge
It's been a good week of Samba. Having shorter schools, has allowed us to have more Samba time with the kids. The time has been spent presenting new things, working on music and challenging the kids.
This week both groups received a music folder. Something that we are doing differently this time, is we are using a similar ranking system. With this system the students are learning how to read music. So they now have the tools to learn music both by listening to it but also by being able to read notes on a paper. Of course they each got a different song with different rhythms.
They all looked pretty excited.
We have also challenged our students to show more respect, responsiblilty and caring then usual. The challenge that was given to them was that when they get picked up or dropped off they will greet that person with a smile, a thank you and a hug. Show apprecitiation and gratitude for their loved ones.
This week both groups received a music folder. Something that we are doing differently this time, is we are using a similar ranking system. With this system the students are learning how to read music. So they now have the tools to learn music both by listening to it but also by being able to read notes on a paper. Of course they each got a different song with different rhythms.
They all looked pretty excited.
We have also challenged our students to show more respect, responsiblilty and caring then usual. The challenge that was given to them was that when they get picked up or dropped off they will greet that person with a smile, a thank you and a hug. Show apprecitiation and gratitude for their loved ones.
Monday, September 12, 2011
WorkingWith others
Many times you have heard us we love to work withthose in the community. It is in honor for all of us at cubclubsamba to have members of the steel drum group Jovert from Tucson High School come and mentor our samba kids.
This will be great learning experience for everyone.
LetsWelcome these high school students with open arms . :-)
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Thank you
first and foremost we would like to thank our dedicated Samba parents for all of their support . For believing in our program and investing your time.
Today we held our first ever parenting and gave a lot of information. If you look to the bottom left of our page you will find a list of performances. We have had the honor to have been invited to all of the different events through out Tucson. Keep checking back for more up dates. :)
Today, we felt our drums beat as one . It was such and amazing feeling to feel and hear all the alfias hit one note at once .they are currently learning how to.playlist Maracatu and it sounds powerful and amazing .
Sunday, September 4, 2011
Let the fun begin!
This Tuesday, September 6th at 6:30pm we will be holding a parent information meeting! All interested in learning more about Samba are in invited. We have a lot of great things to share with everyone!
With two weeks of Samba under our belt we are really looking forward to this year. Our main performance group being our 3rd -5th grade group has many returning faces but is also filled with new ones. We have so many kids this year we are looking into getting more drums. It's really a blessing to see how music reaches children of all ethnic backgrounds.
Our younger group made up of kinder-2nd graders, has been such a joy to teach. This group does 1 hour of dance and 45 mins of drums. It surprises me every time at how fast they pick up what they are taught. It blows our minds!
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