The Twenty-Eighth All City Vocal Music Festival, 11-29-07

 Welcome to Royal Oak High School!Welcome to Royal Oak High School!
The Excited Murmur of the AudienceThe Excited Murmur of the Audience


Music--the heart and start of learning.

Participation in music provides children with valuable lifelong skills.

 The Excitement of the ROMS StudentsThe Excitement of the ROMS Students
Last Minute InstructionsLast Minute Instructions


Studies show that the earlier a child begins music instruction, the more likely it is to affect lifelong potential and participation in the arts.
 

 We're Ready to BeginWe're Ready to Begin
Royal Oak High School A Cappella Choir: The Star Spangled Banner by Key/SmithRoyal Oak High School A Cappella Choir: The Star Spangled Banner by Key/Smith

Music gives your child the opportunity to be creative and expressive.

 Gloria by VivaldiGloria by Vivaldi
ROMS 8th Grade Choir: Alleluia by Harris, William Lea/DirectorROMS 8th Grade Choir: Alleluia by Harris, William Lea/Director
Researchers have found that students studying music over several years scored higher on standardized tests and reading tests than students not taking music courses.
 ROHS A Cappella Choir: Elijah Rock by Hogan, Deborah Buffa/DirectorROHS A Cappella Choir: Elijah Rock by Hogan, Deborah Buffa/Director
ROMS 8th Grade Choir, Diane Mehringer/Director: Tell Me That You Love Me by Eilers and Celebrate America by BrymerROMS 8th Grade Choir, Diane Mehringer/Director: Tell Me That You Love Me by Eilers and Celebrate America by Brymer
Studying music strengthens students' academic performances.  Studies have indicated that sequential skill building instruction in music can greatly improve children's performance in reading and math.
 The Combined Elementary Choirs, Catherine Downey/Director, Susan Paree/Director, and Marian Angeli/Director: City Blues, Peace Song, and Picnic of the WorldThe Combined Elementary Choirs, Catherine Downey/Director, Susan Paree/Director, and Marian Angeli/Director: City Blues, Peace Song, and Picnic of the World
Music, Fun for all Ages!Music, Fun for all Ages!
 
 The Finale: Battle Hymn of the Republic by Wilhousky, Deborah Buffa/DirectorThe Finale: Battle Hymn of the Republic by Wilhousky, Deborah Buffa/Director
Battle Hymn of the Republic calls to us all!: Diane Mehringer, Marian Angeli, and Susan PareeBattle Hymn of the Republic calls to us all!: Diane Mehringer, Marian Angeli, and Susan Paree
 
 Time to Go Home!Time to Go Home!
Thanks for Coming!Thanks for Coming!