It has been such a blessing to share the joy of music with St. John students for more than 24 years as a Music educator. I studied Music at the University of Michigan where I graduated with a B.M. in Vocal Performance and Arts Management. I'm so grateful to teach along side the talented Mrs. Meghan Villanueva engaging students in music and watching them shine!
"Dance like no one is watching. Sing like no one is listening. Love like you've never been hurt and live like it's heaven on Earth." Mark Twain
I want to walk as a child of the light
I want to follow Jesus
God sent the stars to give light to the world The star of my life is Jesus
REFRAIN: In Him there is no darkness at all
The night and the day are both alike The Lamb is the light of the city of God Shine in my heart, Lord Jesus
2. I want to see the brightness of God
I want to look at Jesus
Clear sun of righteousness, shine on my path And show me the way to the Father
REFRAIN: In Him there is no darkness at all
The night and the day are both alike The Lamb is the light of the city of God Shine in my heart, Lord Jesus!
3. I’m looking for the coming of Christ, I want to be with Jesus
When we have run with patience the race
We shall know the joy of Jesus! Refrain
SHINE JESUS SHINE
Refrain:
Shine, Jesus, shine
Fill this land with the Father’s glory Blaze, Spirit, blaze – Set our hearts on fire Flow, river, flow
Flood the nations with grace and mercy Send forth your word
Lord, and let there be light
Lord, the light of your love is shining In the midst of the darkness, shining Jesus, Light of the world, shine upon us Set us free by the truth you now bring us Shine on me, shine on me
Shine, Jesus, shine
Fill this land with the Father’s glory Blaze, Spirit, blaze
Set our hearts on fire
Flow, river, flow
Flood the nations with grace and mercy Send forth your word
Lord, and let there be light
2. Lord, I come to your awesome presence From the shadows into your radiance
By the blood I may enter your brightness Search me, try me, consume all my darkness Shine on me, shine on me. REFRAIN
3. As we gaze on your kingly brightness So our faces display your likeness
Ever changing from glory to glory Mirrored here may our lives tell your story Shine on me, shine on me REFRAIN
I HEARD THE VOICE OF JESUS SAY
I heard the voice of Jesus say,
“Come unto me and rest;
lay down thou weary one,
lay down, thy head upon my breast”.
I came to Jesus as I was,
so weary worn and sad;
I found in Him a resting place
and he has made me glad
I heard the voice of Jesus say,
“Behold, I freely give
the living water, thirsty one,
stoop down and drink and live.”
I came to Jesus, and I drank
of that life-giving stream;
my thirst was quenched my soul revived,
and now I live in him
I heard the voice of Jesus say,
“I am this dark world’s light;
look unto me thy morn shall rise
and all thy day be bright.”
I looked to Jesus and I found
in Him my star my sun;
and in that light of life I’ll walk
’till travelling days are done
It’s time to sing songs and learn about why it’s so important to take care of our planet. This week’s Primary Music homework is to learn the song at the bottom of the page. “A WONDERFUL WORLD AND A BEAUTIFUL DAY!”
PRIMARY MUSIC SONG OF THE WEEK:
A Wonderful World and Beautiful Day!by Jack Hartmann
Rise up children celebrate
It’s a wonderful world and a beautiful day!
Hold a hand, Swing and sway
It’s a wonderful world and a beautiful day!
Birds are flying
Squirrels are climbing
Trees are swaying
Children are playing
Runners are running
Hearts are thumping
Dancers are bopping
Rabbits are hopping
Rise up children celebrate
It’s a wonderful world and a beautiful day!
Hold a hand, Swing and sway
It’s a wonderful world and a beautiful day!
Buses are driving
Jets are flying
Guitars are strumming
Friends are hugging
Tails are wagging
Hands are clapping
Fishes are swish’in
Mommy’s are kissing!
Rise up children celebrate
It’s a wonderful world and a beautiful day!
Hold a hand, Swing and sway
It’s a wonderful world and a beautiful day!
Feel the love and life every place!
So, Rise up children celebrate
It’s a wonderful world and a beautiful day!
JOIN OUR SCHOLA CHOIR!
Schola Choir is St. John School’s 7th and 8th grade liturgical choir who share their musical talents leading worship music for school liturgies and special assemblies.
Click here to view our Schola Flyer 2021-22
SIGN UP TODAY:
Schola Choir Information
OUR FIRST MEETING / REHEARSAL WILL BE Monday, September 20th outside the portables All Rehearsals will be on Mondays immediately after school from
3:10 pm – 3:40 pm
During the Middle School Musical Season starting in January 2022- Schola choir will have a varying schedule to accommodate those involved in our Middle School Musical.
EASTER SUMMARY!
A video Link that tells the story of Jesus’ Death and Resurrection
Try out this video to get your kids moving
A Tooty Ta
POP SI CO:
Practice some of our Songs for the Spring Concert
PAGES OF A BOOK
Ah… Ah.. Ohh…..
I am a lion, I am a Star I am a farmer, I’m a poet, I’m a Czar!
I fly with eagles, I am lost beneath the sea.
Within these pages lies the key, lies the key
In the pages of a book, In the pages of a book,
I can be myself or someone else in the pages of a book.
In the pages of a book, In the pages of a book,
I can lose myself or find myself in the pages of a book.
I am a shepherd, I play guitar I am a zebra I’m an astronaut on Mars I climb high mountains I’m a hero to the free,
Within these pages lies the key.. Lies the key
Chorus
Ah! Ah!!!
I can lose myself or find myself in the pages of a book. (2x’s)
Ican lose myself — or find myself —
in the pages ofa, pages of a, pages of a book.
Hey, Hey,! • •
Let your light • shine before men that
• •They may see your good deed and
• • Praise Your Father in Heaven
Let your light • shine before men.. Yeah
Let your light • shine before men..
NEW:
REJOICE IN THE LORD
l. Rejoice in the Lord Always! Again I say Rejoice (clap, clap)
Rejoice in the Lord Always! Again I say Rejoice (clap, clap)
II. Rejoice, Rejoice
Again I say rejoice(clap clap)
Rejoice, Rejoice
Again I say rejoice (clap clap)
NEW:
Praise the Lord Together Singing – Alleluia Praise the Lord Together Singing – Alleluia
LOVE IS SOMETHING IF YOU GIVE IT AWAY
Love is something if you give it away, Give it away, give it away.
Love is something if you give it away, You end up having more.
It’s just like a magic penny, Hold it tight and you won’t have any. Lend it, spend it, and you’ll have so many They’ll roll all over the floor.
ForLoveis something if you give it away, Give it away, give it away. Love is something if you give it away, You end up having more.
Money’s dandy and we like to use it, But love is better if you don’t refuse it. It’s a treasure and you’ll never lose it Unless you lock up your door.
For love is something if you give it away,
DO RE ME
(DO) Doe, a deer, a female deer
(RE) Ray, a drop of golden sun
(ME) Me, a name I call myself
(FA) Far, a long long way to run
(SO) Sew, a needle pulling thread
(LA) La, a note to follow so
(TE) Tea, a drink with jam and bread
That will bring us back to Do, oh oh oh
•Do ReMiFaSo La Ti Do – So Do!
MISSION CONTROL
Mission Control do you read me?
Will you please save me a place?
Mission control, do you need me
On the next rocket in space?
Maybe I’m small, but I’m growing,
Watch and one day You will see.
Space is wide open and waiting for me.
So Mission Control do you read me?
I really don’t take too much room
Mission Control, do you need me
On the next trip to the moon?
Our 8th Graders Performing for the 2018 Parent Celebration! Great Job!
Our 6th Graders are part of Washington State History writing songs for our first year officially celebrating “Indigenous People Day” instead of Columbus Day in October click on the link:
Students have been asking me to post some of their favorite songs and lyrics we are singing in music class. During Great Lent we sang “Mighty to Save” as a reminder of what Easter is all about!
We’ve been working in our classroom for 100 days.|We’ve been working in our classroom here IN SECOND GRADE
Rising early in the morning.
Bring our books and pencils, too.
Every day we come to St. John School
We get to learn something new!
100th day is here. 100th day is here. 100th day is here.
Come on—give a cheer!
100th day is here. 100th day is here. 100th day is here.
Hooray! Hooray!
Listen to this amazing performance of “Shed A Little Light”
One of our favorite songs about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
A Man Name King
Once there was a man named King, Alleluia They called him Martin Luther King, Alleluia
King was wise and he was good. Alleluia He believed in brotherhood. Alleluia
Now Martin’s eyes were colorblind, Alleluia For he loved people of every kind. Alleluia
He had a dream for you and me, Alleluia He knew that all men must be free. Alleluia
The freedom road is weary and long Alleluia But Martin sang a freedom song Alleluia
One day Martin sang no more Alleluia But he had change the world forever more. Alleluia
We must keep the dream alive, Alleluia Freedom’s song can never die. Alleluia
If we join hands it will come true, Alleluia For freedom starts with me and you. Alleluia
“I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: ‘We hold these truths to be self-evident; that all men are created equal.’”
Once there was a man named King, Alleluia They called him Martin Luther King. Alleluia
What Can One Little Person Do? What Can One Little Me Or You Do? What Can One Little Person Do To Help This World Go ‘Round? One Can Help Another One And Together We Can Get The Job Done What Can One Little Person Do To Help This World?
Harriet Tubman Was Alone – On The Darkened Road To Freedom But She Knew She Couldn’t Leave Her People Far Behind! Moses Stretched Out Her Hand – She Led Them To The Promised Land ‘Cause She Knew She Had Justice On Her Side.
When Sojourner Truth Was Free, She Got Down To Her Knees Prayed To God To Help Her On Her Way By, With Her Voice And With Her Might, She Fought For What Was Right ‘Cause She Knew She Had Justice On Her Side
Rosa Parks Sat On The Bus, And The Driver Said You Must – Go Back Of The Bus Or Else Be Thrown In Jail, But She Stayed and Stood Her Ground, She Brought That Old Law Down. ‘Cause She Knew She Had Justice On Her Side.
Brother Martin Luther King, Told The World: “I Have A Dream” He Led This Country’s Fight For Human Rights. We Must Fight For Liberty, Till All Of Us Are Free – To Know We Have Justice On Our Side One Can Help Another One. And Together We Can Get The Job Done. What Can One Little Person Do To Help This World?
We Shall Overcome
We shall overcome. We shall overcome. We shall overcome some day Oh deep in my heart – I do believe, that we will overcome some day.