Bobby McFerrin

The Musician of the Month for February is Bobby McFerrin. 

We are exploring how he uses his voice to make instrument sounds!  All the sounds you hear in his music were made from his voice only!

Don't Worry, Be Happy is probably his most famous song.  It won Song of the Year, Album of the Year, and Best Male Pop Vocal performance at the Grammy awards in 1989. 

(Yes, that IS Robin Williams in the video!!)

His voice has provided music for several movies, tv shows, and cartoons.  Here are a few examples:

Theme song for Son of the Pink Panther

Cosby Show Theme Song

Knick Knack by Pixar

You can learn more about Bobby McFerrin at his web site:

www.bobbymcferrin.com

I've Gotta Feeling . . .

My husband works at Russellville High School.  And, on Wednesday, they made a lipdub to the song "I've Gotta Feeling".  The day after, he emailed it to me.  And, it was soooo cool, I decided to show Mrs. Fowler's class.  They liked it so much, that they told other students.  Kids have been coming in asking about it.  So, here it is.  Enjoy!

Pictures with Elvis

While at Graceland, I purchased a lifesize cutout of "Jailhouse Rock" Elvis!!  The kids ABSOLUTELY loved it!  Here are a couple of classes that wanted their picture taken with him!

Graceland!

On Saturday I went to Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee!!!  I had a great time.  Here are a few pictures form my day.

I saw this sign when I first arrived and was still in the parking lot!

This is me and my daughters sitting on a bench outside of Elvis' house!

It's a tradition to write your name on the wall that surrounds Graceland.  Here I am writing mine!

Below is a video of me writing my name: 

There it is.

Me, hanging out in Elvis' backyard!

Standing next to the Lisa Marie.

Elvis videos!

Here are a few Elvis videos that I thought you might enjoy!

The first is one we have been watching in class this week.  It is Elvis performing "Hound Dog" on the Ed Sullivan show in 1956.

Next, a medley from his '68 Comback Special.  The kids call this one "Rockin' Elvis".

And, finally, a movie trailers from one of the 33 movies that Elvis starred in!

G.I. Blues.

Happy New Year!!

I hope everyone had an AWESOME Christmas break!  I did!

But, now we are back at school.  And, as anyone who has gone to Clarksville Primary knows, January is Mrs. Stahl's favorite month!!!  IT IS ELVIS MONTH!!!  Woohoo!

The "Musician of the Month" for January is Elvis Presley!  In music this month we will be listening to Elvis songs, watching videos of Elvis singing, playing instruments to Elvis music, and looking at pictures of his amazing career.

Here is the most loved video at Clarksville Primary.  It is requested and watched more than any other. 

Ladies and Gentlemen:  Jailhous Rock!

Christmas at the O.K. Corral - SUCESS!!

My first graders did a FABULOUS job Tuesday night in Christmas at the O.K. Corral.  I am sooooo proud of them!

We had almost 200 Cowboys and Cowgirls there!  Everyone had a "Rootin', Tootin' time"!!

Special thanks to all the parents & teachers who helped with the costumes, set, and rehearsal!  We could not have done it without you!! 



The Candy Cane Kid, Bubble Gum Bart, and Rosie the Reindeer, chillin' after the show!

Here is a video of the final song - Christmas Is O.K. It isn't great quality, it was taken with my husband's camera from the sound booth. But, you can get the idea!!

DVDs are still available for order! They are $15.