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?
Have you heard of Lo-Fi? I know many times people are looking for the best quality music possible, but this is movement (originally coined in the 1980s) that brings the lower quality of music to the limelight.
One of the interesting formulas for a Lo-Fi song is to use a piece of music from the 70s or 80s and loop it with a steady beat. It’s fascinating, and static only adds to the nostalgia of the piece. The purpose isn’t to bring meaning to the world, but to slow down in a world that is moving too fast.
Have some examples, and ask your students about what they learned for Lo-Fi in the music lab this month!
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.
