Mrs. Duenas Lopez

Mrs. Duenas Lopez

Music Teacher

Hi TJ Families!

My name is Ms. Dueñas. I'm very excited to be joining the TJ music team this year as the 7th/8th Grade General Music, Concert Chorus, and Chamber Choir director. I am a proud product of the Fair Lawn music program-- most notably participating in TJ's concert choir, chamber chorus, and orchestra under Mrs. Caravano and Ms. Basis when I attended TJ. I look forward to continuing their incredible legacy!

7th Grade Curriculum:

- Intro to Guitar
- Blues & Jazz
- Film Score

8th Grade Curriculum:

- Guitar History
- Guitar Technique
- Opera & Musical Theater

All assignments and updates will be posted on google classroom. Please make sure you check it weekly!

Also, make sure to check out the official Fair Lawn Music Site!


Email Mrs. Duenas Lopez
Room #: 103

JOIN CHORUS!

Concert Chorus

Love to sing? Want to improve your voice, musicianship, and confidence? 
Join the TJ Chorus!
Rehearsals will take place MONDAY & WEDNESDAY 7:45 - 8:15 am + 1 Pull-Out lesson per week

Sign Up for Chorus HERE

Chamber ChorusTake your singing to the next level! Audition for Chamber Choir!
Chamber Choir is a select group composed of approximately 15-20 singers. Repertoire includes choral selections from standard, multicultural and popular choral repertoire. This group performs in school concerts, district tours, festivals and at community events.
Rehearsals will take place on FRIDAY mornings from 7:45-8:15 am for the entire school year.
Audition details and information will be announced in mid-September. 
For more info, click here

NJ Honors Choir InformationIn order to participate in Bergen County Choir and the North Jersey Regional Choir, you must be a member of the TJ Concert Chorus. I will be assisting all interested students with audition and rehearsal preparation! It is a really incredible opportunity that you don't want to miss, so make sure you keep updated on audition information!

2022-23 MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND AND CHORUS FESTIVAL (Bergen County Choir)The Bergen County Chorus and Band have consistently displayed a high standard of musical excellence and have been an important annual event for many of the county’s outstanding student musicians.

AUDITIONS: Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at 4:30 pm at Eric S. Smith Middle School, RamseyREHEARSALS: 11/7, 11/16, 11/18, 11/19CONCERT: Sunday, November 20, 2022 at 3:00 pmThe Choir Audition Solo is The Water is Wide.Click here for more info

Please see Ms. Dueñas if you are interested in participating!!

NJSMA Region I ChorusRegional Chorus auditions usually take place in Mid-February, with rehearsals and concerts taking place in March.I will update with more info as it comes!