2012 Recital Video

I am amazed at how well these children collaborated musically by staying with the beat.  Twice during the show I had the students repeat a music section they didn't anticipate repeating, and they went with the change without a hiccup.  Can you guess which songs?  Subdividing a beat in Jungle Rhythm was clear and accurate.  Did you know a second year student accompanies her classmates on the harmony song, "Don't Put Your Trash in My Backyard"?  Notice the autoharp strums as the children work to keep a steady beat.  I love watching the first year students concentrate on playing the bells.  Isn't it amazing how much they will grow musically in the next two years?  It is my privilege to have a front row seat to this growth. Enjoy!


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