Bach's "Halloween Music"

So far as I know, it wasn't Bach's idea to use it for Halloween--but this time of year, the opening of his Toccata and Fugue in d minor "creeps" in everywhere. I played it for the first-graders. If yours wants a recording of it, ask at any cd store that sells classical music; they're sure to have numerous recordings to choose from.

a Recorder Concert

Tuesday evening, October 20th, a professional recorder trio will give a concert at the

Nordic Heritage Museum

3014 NW 67th Street

Seattle 98117.

Wood'n'Flutes is a Danish-based trio, one of whose members now lives in Seattle. That's Vicki Boeckman, who teaches recorder as well as playing professionally. The concert should be lots of fun; the trio has great stage presence, and would be happy to see your third-, fourth-, or fifth-grade recorder player in the audience! The concert will begin at 7:00 p.m.

Tickets are $17 for non-members of the Museum or the Northwest Danish Foundation ($15 for members). For reservations, call Sharmon Cooper at (206) 789 - 5707, ext. 10.

Specialists' Night

I'm looking forward to seeing parents Wednesday evening, October 14th. I have 25-minute sessions scheduled for kindergarten, first-, second- and third-grade parents to come to the music studio and and engage in some of the activities I actually do with your kids. (Parents of fourth- and fifth-graders are welcome to contact me individually.) Our Art, PE and Movement, and Spanish specialists have sessions scheduled, too. We'll begin in the gym at 6:15. Come join in a game, or learn to play a part on xylophone or glockenspiel!