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Apr 07

Barton Hills third and fourth graders perform outside at Eaglestock

This video features Barton Hills third and fourth grade choir members performing at Eaglestock, an outdoor concert held on the playground steps at Barton Hills in front of a large and appreciative crowd. Special guests for the final three songs are Barton Hills second graders.

The choir is accompanied by Aaron “Hair Doctor” Dembe on guitar, Jason “Mr. Boom Boom” Brint on bass, Gavin Tabone on keyboard, Jake “Mr. Bubbles” Perlman on drums, and Amy Geltemayer on violin. Video was taken by Lynn Williamson.

The set list for this performance included:

  • Hear The Noise
  • Race For The Prize
  • Kamera
  • Annie Medley
  • Nowhere Man
  • Dreaming Eagles (joined by second graders)
  • New School Choir Song (joined by second graders)
  • Barton Hills School Song (joined by second graders)

This video is 480×270 pixels, 172 MB, and 25:10 in length, so a high-speed internet connection is highly recommended. Click on image above to play (requires QuickTime).

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Mar 25

Third and fourth grade members of the Barton Hills Choir will perform a special outdoor show this Saturday, March 27, on the playground steps of Barton Hills Elementary.

Weather forecasters predict a perfect late afternoon, so get your lawn chairs and blankets, invite your friends, co-workers, and neighbors, and join us for the school’s first “Eaglestock!” The performance will begin at 4 PM.

Download a full size version of this poster to send invitations to your friends and family.

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Dec 03
ZIlker Tree, Photo by Steve Wampler, used with permission

Zilker Tree, Photo by Steve Wampler

The Barton Hills Choir will be performing at the Zilker Park Tree Lighting on Sunday, December 6th. This is a wonderful free event the city has celebrated since 1967 and the kids will have wonderful holiday songs to share. See the city’s web site for details on transportation, parking, and more. The event begins at 6 PM – come early to get your hot chocolate and claim a good seat!

[hidepost]Parent Notes: Kids need to be there by 5pm. The show starts at 6pm. Parking is in the field next to the event. Kids need to wear the new red choir shirt and jeans. They can wear a jacket or sweater if it is chilly. They are also encouraged to wear either a Santa hat, reindeer antlers, or elf ears.[/hidepost]

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Dec 02
Sarah Hickman

Sarah Hickman

Select members of the Barton Hills Choir will join Barton Hills neighbor and beloved singer/songwriter Sara Hickman for two shows at the One World Theatre on December 12. This venue is well known as a magical environment for musical performances and you’ll want to make plans now to attend. As the One World Theatre web site describes:

Sing along as multi-award winning singer/songwriter, tireless humanitarian and marvelous mom Sara Hickman takes the stage for a holiday musical performance that offers fun and appeal for children and adults alike. Sara’s gifted musical abilities and joyful, sonorous vocals make this a “must see” Christmas season concert with songs for the whole family to enjoy.

Tickets are available online.

[hidepost]Parent Notes: The One World Theatre gig is for all 6th grade choir members, ACL 5th grade boys, and 4th grade sopranos in Mrs. Oltjen’s class. Parents do not get into this show free.

5 volunteer parents will transport choir members to the Theatre. The kids will meet at Barton Hills at 9:30am on the 12th, load into the 5 cars, and go to One World. We should be getting back by 2:30pm. The 5 parents will be back stage with the kids the whole time. One World will be providing snacks for the kids but feel free to send a lunch with them.[/hidepost]

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