https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7 Wootton High School Band & Orchestra Students en-us 2021-05-24 00:55:58 UTC 2021-05-25 15:45:23 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7/wish/1553539236 We really appreciated the extra steps that were taken to raise our music education. I've learned a lot about how to read a score, and the complexities that go into writing compositions. Thank you!      ]]> 2021-05-24 13:07:40 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7/wish/1553539236 https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7/wish/1553541160 Thank you so much for working with us on our composition project! It was incredible learning different harmonization and balancing techniques. Thank you so much for dedicating your time to teaching us.]]> 2021-05-24 13:08:13 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7/wish/1553541160 https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7/wish/1553541328 Thank you so much for allowing us to learn about composition and giving us the opportunity to work with Mr Thomas! I have learned so much about the mechanics, nuances, and freedom of composing music; it has taught me so much about the process of composing and how the music we play is created!


]]> 2021-05-24 13:08:16 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7/wish/1553541328 https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7/wish/1553542191 Thanks for teaching me the basics of composing. I'd always been interested in how to compose, and I am thankful that I can finally do so.]]> 2021-05-24 13:08:30 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7/wish/1553542191 https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7/wish/1553543200 I really enjoyed the workshop about composing and am extremely thankful for your support. I learned about the different components in writing a song and about the harmonies that accompany the melodies and rhythms. I am excited to use what I learned in future classes and again am very thankful for Wolf Trap´s and the anonymous donor´s support!]]> 2021-05-24 13:08:48 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7/wish/1553543200 https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7/wish/1553543662 We appreciate your generosity! Things I learned from this composition project have such great impacts on my music career! Thank you for your support! ]]> 2021-05-24 13:08:55 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7/wish/1553543662 https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7/wish/1553544409 Thank you so much for supporting Wootton and allowing Mr. Thomas to work with us. I really enjoyed learning about the basics of composing and its complexities. I now realize how much effort composers put into writing music.]]> 2021-05-24 13:09:08 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7/wish/1553544409 https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7/wish/1553544529 Thank you to Wolf Trap and the anonymous donor who made the new wootton alma mater possible by your diligent work and generous donation]]> 2021-05-24 13:09:09 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7/wish/1553544529 https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7/wish/1553544535 Thank you so much for your generosity and support! I thoroughly enjoyed having the ability to compose and think critically without the fear of judgement. With this composition project, I explored parts of music that I had not formally explored yet and I learnt a lot about myself, and music, in the process. Thanks, again.  ]]> 2021-05-24 13:09:09 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7/wish/1553544535 https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7/wish/1553546410 Thank you for giving us such a wonderful opportunity to compose music! I was never aware of the complexities and details behind music composition. The in-depth discussions about harmonies, rhythms, and melodies has drastically improved my understanding of music.]]> 2021-05-24 13:09:43 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7/wish/1553546410 https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7/wish/1553546689 We really appreciate your generous donation to allow us to create our new Alma Mater. Through this composition project, I was able to explore the various aspects of composing & hope to continue doing so in the future. We are so happy with how our Alma Mater turned out, so thank you!!]]> 2021-05-24 13:09:47 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7/wish/1553546689 https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7/wish/1553547147 Thank you so much for providing us with the opportunity to learn about music composition! I got to understand more about what elements typically go into a song and how to write a melody and harmony. Through this experience, I hope to continue composing and enhance my composing skills!
- junior, ]]> 2021-05-24 13:09:56 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7/wish/1553547147 https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7/wish/1553547246 As a growing musician, I really appreciated the opportunity that our band got to learn and work with a conductor. Through this opportunity, I have learned just how much time and effort goes into composing music, which is super interesting because I have never composed before this project. I would like to let Wolftrap and our anonymous donor know that I truly valued the project that they were able to provide and I will take the lessons that I learned through this project with me on my continuing journey as a musician.]]> 2021-05-24 13:09:58 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7/wish/1553547246 https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7/wish/1553561684 Thank you so much for everything you've done for us during this composition project. I've learned so much about how to compose - how to make melodies, harmonies, lyrics and so many other things I've always wanted to, and now got the opportunity to try! It's been so much fun to learn the process of composing, and because of this time I'll continue composing new things with the knowledge I gained. Again thank you, and I appreciate all you've done for us!]]> 2021-05-24 13:14:04 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7/wish/1553561684 https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7/wish/1553571188 Thanks so much. Composition was unknown to me before your class but now I have a strong grasp on what is really going on behind the scenes of music. -Daniel W]]> 2021-05-24 13:16:28 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7/wish/1553571188 https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7/wish/1553576039 Thank you so much for your support. We are deeply grateful for the opportunity that you gave us with your generosity and we hope to continue our musical endeavors!]]> 2021-05-24 13:17:45 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7/wish/1553576039 https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7/wish/1553577737 Thank you for giving us an opportunity to learn about composition. It was very fun and definitely a unique experience. ]]> 2021-05-24 13:18:11 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7/wish/1553577737 https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7/wish/1553584225 Thank you for coming this year and helping us out out with composing. Through your generosity, I have learned the different aspects of composition such as balance, contrast and rhythm. ]]> 2021-05-24 13:19:50 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7/wish/1553584225 https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7/wish/1553589141 Thank you for sponsoring our alma mater project, which has produced a wonderful piece for our school! We were able to learn much about the composition process while reminiscing about our past years at Wootton. Thank you!]]> 2021-05-24 13:21:04 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7/wish/1553589141 https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7/wish/1553590093 Thank you so much for your generous contribution! I learned so much about composition from Mr. Thomas!! This was a wonderful learning experience.

]]> 2021-05-24 13:21:18 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7/wish/1553590093 https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7/wish/1553594488 Thank you to Wolf Trap and to the anonymous donor. I had a lot of fun learning about composition. It was a great experience that I would normally not have had and I'm glad I did.]]> 2021-05-24 13:22:24 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7/wish/1553594488 https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7/wish/1553595481 I learned so much throughout this composing process. I had so much fun and I am so excited about the result! I really appreciate you for believing in us and helping us create this meaningful work!
-Senior]]> 2021-05-24 13:22:37 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7/wish/1553595481 https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7/wish/1553839630 Thank you for funding the composition project.  I learned so much about writing music, and will continue to compose with the new skills I have!

]]> 2021-05-24 14:21:37 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7/wish/1553839630 https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7/wish/1553857633 I greatly enjoyed the Alma Mater composition project! Although I have tried composing music before and I really enjoyed it in the past, this project has showed me again how much I enjoy composition. Thank you so much for this opportunity! ]]> 2021-05-24 14:25:58 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7/wish/1553857633 https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7/wish/1553858317 We appreciate your support for our Alma Mater composition project! Composing music has made my understanding of music and melody as a whole grow even stronger! ]]> 2021-05-24 14:26:06 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7/wish/1553858317 https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7/wish/1553858622 This project allowed me the opportunity to do something that I wouldn't usually do, and gave me a chance to learn a lot about music behind the scenes. Thank you for your generosity to allow me to do the project, and to provide me the chance to learn more than I did before.]]> 2021-05-24 14:26:11 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7/wish/1553858622 https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7/wish/1553862211 Thank you guys for helping with the Alma Mater project! You guys really helped make Wootton's 50th anniversary even greater!

]]> 2021-05-24 14:27:01 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7/wish/1553862211 https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7/wish/1553862665 This project showed me that composing doesn't have to be that hard! Thank you so much for helping us learn and develop further in our music journey. I learned how to harmonies and how to write patterns into my music. In addition it was cool learning about how lyrics are structured]]> 2021-05-24 14:27:07 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7/wish/1553862665 https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7/wish/1553863743 I had so much fun doing the composition project! I have always had an interest in composing and I feel I have the tools to continue to compose more now. This project not only taught me a lot about music, but a lot about myself. I really appreciate it!

]]> 2021-05-24 14:27:23 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7/wish/1553863743 https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7/wish/1553863928 I really enjoyed learning about composing, like when I learned how to match chords and when I learned about the patterns of a melody. It was a really fun project!]]> 2021-05-24 14:27:26 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7/wish/1553863928 https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7/wish/1553864151 Thank you so much for supporting our Alma Mater composition project! I have learned so much and had so much fun experiencing the process of composing a music piece. We are so grateful that we were given this opportunity, and we appreciate your support.

]]> 2021-05-24 14:27:29 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7/wish/1553864151 https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7/wish/1553864632 Thank you very much for your support! I enjoyed learning and composing music and my knowledge in the field has grown greatly because of it. Thank you for your support and generosity as well as creating this piece.

]]> 2021-05-24 14:27:36 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7/wish/1553864632 https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7/wish/1553866681 Thank you so much, from this piece I have finally learned how to count rests perfectly now instead for waiting for others to join in. This song also gave me a chance to practice playing without writing in the notes.
-Sophomore Band]]> 2021-05-24 14:28:01 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7/wish/1553866681 https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7/wish/1553868139 Throughout this composition project and process, I have learned a lot and it has been very enjoyable for me. - Freshman, Band]]> 2021-05-24 14:28:20 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7/wish/1553868139 https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7/wish/1553868399 Throughout this process, I have learned so much and learned what true composing is all about. I am thankful that you have given us this opportunity to let us experience new things!  ]]> 2021-05-24 14:28:23 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7/wish/1553868399 https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7/wish/1553871849 Thank you for giving us the chance to learn about composition! Through this composing process, I've learned a lot about how music is composed and the basics of doing so.]]> 2021-05-24 14:29:11 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7/wish/1553871849 https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7/wish/1553871961 Thank you for funding our composition project. I really enjoyed writing and composing music and thought it was really fun. I will definitely keep composing in the future.

]]> 2021-05-24 14:29:13 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7/wish/1553871961 https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7/wish/1553872065 Thank you for providing us with the opportunity to create the Wootton Alma Mater. It was extremely fun to play and be a part of a large project like this.]]> 2021-05-24 14:29:14 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7/wish/1553872065 https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7/wish/1553872893 Thank you Wolf Trap for helping us, I learned a lot of things about composing. I also had a lot of fun playing with our new Alma Mater.  ]]> 2021-05-24 14:29:27 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7/wish/1553872893 https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7/wish/1553873032 I learned a lot about music composition through this project. Thank you for making it possible.]]> 2021-05-24 14:29:29 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7/wish/1553873032 https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7/wish/1553874169 Thank you for your support and for giving us this wonderful opportunity to produce the Wootton Alma Mater! Through this composition project, I have learned so much more about writing music and how complex and beautiful the process is. It was amazing to have this chance to further explore the music world and it has inspired me to compose more music in the future. We appreciate your generosity!]]> 2021-05-24 14:29:44 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7/wish/1553874169 https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7/wish/1553877756 Thank you so much for giving us this opportunity! Through this project, I learned a lot more about composition and my understanding of music has grown. This project was a great experience.]]> 2021-05-24 14:30:36 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7/wish/1553877756 https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7/wish/1553878471 I really liked learning about composing and which chords sound good with one another. It was fun.

]]> 2021-05-24 14:30:46 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7/wish/1553878471 Wavesallday https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7/wish/1553885760 I had so much fun doing the composition project! I have always had an interest in composing and I feel I have the tools to continue to compose more now. This project not only taught me a lot about music, but a lot about myself. I really appreciate it!


]]> 2021-05-24 14:32:32 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7/wish/1553885760 https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7/wish/1553900840 Thank you for funding the composition project. Learning how to compose music was really fun and very enjoyable.]]> 2021-05-24 14:36:11 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7/wish/1553900840 susan_eckerle https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7/wish/1554349386 On behalf of Wootton High School and its students, thank you for your generous grant. As you can tell, our students experienced quite a bit musically and I learned a lot about them. Thank you for believing in us.]]> 2021-05-24 16:20:43 UTC https://padlet.com/susan_eckerle/uvhjikgaabvb1ze7/wish/1554349386