Felten and Kennedy Vocal Music

I am so excited to be teaching vocal music at Kennedy and Felten Middle Schools!  We have a lot of exciting projects and performances planned this year, and I would encourage and challenge Hays middle school students to discover what vocal music has to offer, such as: 

  • singing enjoyable music with your friends.
  • learning correct vocal techniques.
  • singing pieces from all over the world in a variety of different languages and styles.
  • honing your sight-reading skills.
  • learning responsibility and self-discipline.
  • serving as ambassadors for your school and community.
My expectation of students is the same for all classes.  Students are expected to
  • be in their seat when the bell rings
  • be ready with materials.
  • participate at all times.
  • display a positive and respectful attitude.
  • pay attention to the director and listen for instructions.
  • talk only during breaks.
  • demonstrate proper posture.
  • be supportive of other class members.
I know we will have a great year, and I look forward to getting to know the students at Felten and Kennedy!


Amanda Pfenninger
Bachelor of Music Education FHSU
Emphasis in choral conducting and piano

MM, Vocal Performance, Wichita State University

Emphasis in coach accompanying

apfenninger@usd489.com
Kennedy--623-2470
Felten--623-2450



 Singing Groups

7-8 Mixed Choir--
7th and 8th grade students from Kennedy and Felten

Full Chord Press--
Felten and Kennedy men from grades 6-8
Meets weekly on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 7:15-7:50 at HHS
Directed by Mr. Matlock
Starts September 8

Singing Irish-Falcons--
Treble choir comprised of students from grades 6-8
Meets weekly from 3:15-4:15 on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays in the Kennedy Little Theatre
Starts September 7
 
Students in Grades 7-8 are encouraged to go out for Vocal Music.  Students are expected to be at all performances.  In class, students will be required to demonstrate theory and sight-singing skills every nine weeks.  They are also expected to keep a Voice Journal, a music listening guide completed in class that analyzes various vocal pieces from around the world and throughout history.
Participation at all concerts and contests is mandatory.  Excused absences include illness, death in the family, and extreme family emergency.  Unexcused absences will drastically affect a student's grade.  All absences must be reported to the director in advance of the concert.
Concert attire for 7-8 Mixed Choir

Ladies--Plain white blouse with black skirt or black pants.  Shoes should be black flats, no flip-flops, boots, or high heels.  No perfume, easy on the hair spray.

Men--Plain white button-down shirt with black pants, black shoes, black socks, tie (one will be provided if you do not have one).  No cologne.


Kennedy Vocal Music Calendar



MS Choir Parent Concert                              Oct. 11
Felten Gym                             7:00; Be there at 6:15
Wear spirit shirts with jeans

Kennedy Winter Concert                              Dec. 14
12 St. Auditorium                    7:30; Be there at 6:45
Wear concert attire

Combined Choir Rehearsal                           Mar. 8
Felten                                                        1:30-3:00

Hays City Music Festival                               Mar. 12
Hays High School                                         All Day
Wear concert attire

Kennedy League Concert                             April 9
Larned                                                         All Day
Wear concert attire

Kennedy Spring Concert                              May 16
12th St. Auditorium                 7:30; Be there at 6:45
Wear concert attire

Kennedy 8th Grade Recognition                  May 20
Beach/Schmidt, FHSU            7:30; Be there at 7:00
Wear concert attire

 

Felten Vocal Music Calendar



MS Choir Parent Concert                              Oct. 11
Felten Gym                             7:00; Be there at 6:15
Wear spirit shirts with jeans

Felten Winter Concert                                  Dec. 13
Felten Gym                             7:00; Be there at 6:15
Wear concert attire

Combined Choir Rehearsal                           Mar. 8
Felten                                                        1:30-3:00

Hays City Music Festival                               Mar. 12
Hays High School                                         All Day
Wear concert attire

Felten Spring Concert                                  May 17
Beach/Schmidt, FHSU            7:00; Be there at 6:15
Wear concert attire

Felten 8th Grade Recognition                      May 23
Beach/Schmidt, FHSU            7:00; Be there at 6:30
Wear concert attire

 

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