Musical notes in a book

In a “normal” year, the Phoenix Middle School Bands, Choirs and Orchestras present grade-level Winter Concerts in January.  This year, students worked on seasonal music throughout fall and winter and made recordings of their pieces to be shared with families and friends via the internet.  Music teachers Mrs. Bayerl (Orchestra), Mr. Butzow (Band) and Mrs. Ropers-Rosendahl (Choir) hope you enjoy listening to our PXMS students.  The following links are a snapshot of the progress back to in-school learning and having rehearsals together again.  We are so happy to be working with students “live” in 2020-2021!

5th Grade

Orchestra 5

Winter Lights Youtube Composed by Seth Bedford

Choir 5

Here Comes the Snow:  YouTube link By Teresa Jennings

Band 5

Hot Cross Buns - Youtube

Mozart Melody - Youtube

Jingle Bells - Youtube by J.S. Pierpont


6th Grade

Orchestra 6

Russian Music Box Youtube Composed by Soon Hee Newbold

Choir 6

Riu, Riu, Chiu YouTube 16th Century Spanish

Band 6

Youtube Version Gallant March Composed by Michael Sweeney


7th Grade

Orchestra 7

Cross Country Youtube Composed by Bruce Chase

Choir 7

Carol of the Bells:  YouTube By Mykola Leontovich and Peter Wilhousky

Band 7

Youtube Version  Glorioso Composed by Robert W. Smith


8th Grade

Orchestra 8

A Hanukkah Prayer of Thanks Youtube Al Hanissim, Hanukkah Song, Arranged by Susan H. Day

Choir 8

Glad We Be This Day:  YouTube By Phyllis A. Wolfe

Band 8

Youtube Version  Rattlesnake! Composed by Paul Lavender

Phoenix Jazz Ensemble

Youtube Version Jammin’ with Charlie Composed by Dean Sorenson

Soloists:  John ‘Rocco’ Fusco, Giovanni Samuel, Iziah Rice