Mrs. Marla Baldwin
It is an honor to be the choral director at Palmer Middle School. As a charter member of Palmer's staff, I have enjoyed seeing the choral program grow to be recognized for musical excellence. The students, supported by the community, are tremendously motivated musicians. Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to work with such amazing young singers.
If ever you need to contact me, please do so at the following email link. As a classroom teacher, it is difficult to get to a phone. You'll find that I'm able to answer email very quickly. I look forward to hearing from you.
marla.baldwin@cobbk12.org
Here's a picture of my three favorite men. I'm not sure who that crazy lady is with them. :)
The students seem to think that I live at Palmer. I thought I'd include these pictures so that they could see I escaped for a week this past summer. Yea!!!
Teacher (Lack of) Talent Show
Dr. Clements, Mrs. Parrinello, Mrs. Dukes, Mrs. Baldwin, Mrs. Lawhorn
What were we thinking?!?!?!
Performance Evaluation
2007 8th Grade
Congratulations on an EXCELLENT performance!!!!! I'm so proud of you! Your performance etiquette was outstanding. Remember, the purpose of Performance Evaluation is to learn what we can do even better. As great musicians, we are always working to improve our skills. Below, are some comments that will help us prepare for our next concert.
Performance Judges' comments:
- Ladies' tone is pure and rich. Guys, try to match that quality.
- Keep ringing and moving tone to avoid going flat.
- Good rhythmic energy.
- "Oo" vowel was very nice. Watch dipthongs.
- Observe dynamics.
- Nice ritardando in the first song. Sing more legato. Careful not to push at the crescendo.
- Good looking group! Have more fun when you sing. Share with your audience.
- You have several great places, but tone is inconsistent. Keep your energy flowing so that tone doesn't sag. Guys, don't let tone get weighty especially on higher pitches.
- Don't let long tones sink at phrase end. Many good places. Be consistent.
- Work to make each section sound like one voice through vowel blending and good pitch.
- A little more space on "while" and "sky." Great "k" on "rock." You are getting placement on many sounds. Keep working for same excellence in all places.
- Good musical ideas coming through.
- Great looking group with much potential. I enjoyed your performance.
- Very nice opening! Continue to work for space. Open sound will make you sound more mature. Men, work for a relaxed sound.
- Careful not to push, men. Breath support will help with intonation. Mare sure all pitches are accurate.
- Rhythm was precise! Continue to work on attacks and releases.
- Listen to other parts to make sure they are all even. Harmony is what makes things interesting.
- Be more consistent with consonants. Some very nice vowel work. Loved your round "to."
- Make the "hushed" section even softer. As you grow as musicians, think about doing more with shaping phrases.
- Thank you for your focus and attention. You are on the right track for success. BRAVO!
- Nice to see so many boys. You are fabulous. Keep singing!
Sightreading Judge's Comments:
- Good work in all three parts!
- Director's instructions were good - quick and to the point.
- You have a good system in place.
- Excellent interval and pitch accuracy.
- Stayed in tune throughout!
- Tone was very nice!
- Balance was good. All three parts were strong all the way through!
"Turtle Dove"
2007 8th Grade Performance
