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Our students comment on our lab themes – and I love reading them. Here are several comments on last month’s theme, 2000s music.

“I noticed how fashion was such an important part of 2000s music.” Daniel

“I liked the part where you couldn’t see who was singing.” Charlie

“I like how 2000s music doesn’t have a lot of real instruments.” Henry

“Every pop song started with yeah yeah yeah.” Emmy

Many students noticed the back beats and bass, the rhyming words, and many of them loved how catchy those tunes were. Once they say it, I can hear all the yeah yeah yeah sections in that time. Do you?

“Haley is kinda burnt out on 2000s pop from hearing her mom play it too much.” (I think I like Haley’s mom.)

Some comments about the music videos – costumes and dance moves and many singers – reminds me of watching MTV when it was music videos. Remember those days? I don’t see as many music videos unless I’m on YouTube. When did you last YouTube your favorite song to see what was done on the video?

The students also noticed the videos have a lot of drama. Many male singers and female dancers are paired together in this time frame. (That could just have been the songs we chose to highlight the time.) Also, Taylor Swift started singing in the 2000s, and she was a teenager. Look where she is now!

Recent Ohio State University graduate Matthew Pugh is in our spotlight. His degree is in Music Education. He’s played since 5th grade, with broad knowledge of woodwinds and brass. Specifically he studied clarinet and trombone. He also has experience leading small and large ensembles.

Matthew’s rich and varied musical skills and experience are well-suited at MTMS. The spotlight photo is from his marching band days with The Ohio State University. Also a dog person, who wouldn’t love that puppy?

MTMS is looking at the summer calendar. Back by popular demand, our annual summer camps are going to be a lot of fun. It’s a great way to learn some new fancy skills, make friends, and beat summer boredom.

Time to look at your summer plans and see which of our music-themed camps your student wants to participate in:

Jun 9-13: Songwriting Camp

Jun 23-27: Swiftie Camp

Jul 14-18: Rock Band Camp

Jul 28-Aug 1: Wicked Camp

Can’t wait? Neither can we! It’s going to be a rockin’ summer. See you there!

This summer MTMS will hold another book fair. Donations are appreciated.

We’re looking for music books and sheet music that are ready for a new home. Get them ready and bring them in!

If you’re in the market for a new challenge, stay tuned for summer events.

Our theme this month is 2000s pop. I remember many of these songs – doesn’t it only take about 20 years to become classic? Welcome to 2025, and I hope you enjoy these as much as I do.

Listen with your students or ask them what they picked up in their lab stations. They may surprise you and be writing a fun pop song like the early 2000s. Chime in with your favorite tunes from that time period.