Welcome to Mr. O’Connor’s 2009-10 Teacher Page
At CVA Music is truly FUNdamental!
“Music is the speech of angels; it brings us near to the infinite .” (Carlyle)
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Contact Information
If you wish to contact Mr. O’Connor at school, his office is located in the library/music room
on the first floor of CVA. On school days he is usually there from 7:30 until 4:30 or 5:00.
Email: gerhannon@mesanetworks.net
Phone: (303) 774-9555 extension 144
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Musically in 2009-2010, there is so much to offer at Carbon Valley Academy & CVSA!!
♪ Students will continue to learn to play the soprano recorder in our Recorder Ensembles, & improve their singing skills during Choir.
♪ Students will continue to study works by the greatest composers in history, during Core Knowledge Music Appreciation classes.
♪ Students will sing songs and perform on their recorders during Core Knowledge Discovery Nights (one grade will perform each month).
♪ Beginner & Intermediate Orchestra which will begin October 6 and will be conducted by
Mr. O'Connor (rehearsals: Tuesdays 3-4 P.M).
♪ The CVA year end Talent Show will again feature our extremely gifted children from all grades.
♪ 1st-3rd grade Chess players will be playing chess against their peers during Chess Club (Wednesdays 3-4 P.M.) starting October 7.
! 4th-10th grade Chess players will be playing chess against their peers in Advanced Chess Club, Mondays 3-4:15 P.M. starting October 12.
! In Puppet Theatre, Kindergarten through 2nd Grade students will perform fairy tales and children's stories, Thursdays 3-4 starting Oct. 8.