Today Kindergartners, Second Graders and Fourth Graders performed for families and friends. It was so great to see them so proud of the music that they created and performed.
Kindergarten is always a guess as to what will happen. We practiced several times as to where to stand, how to walk, where hands go, voices quiet between songs, and of course learned the songs and material in class. I love that they are so energetic and that they were so proud of how they did. One of the highlights for me was when a student called out to his parent to see if his lunchbox was brought for him.
Second Grade learned a short poem and then performed several songs. They were so well-behaved and did a fabulous job as well.
Fourth Grade performed a two-part song using The Pledge of Allegiance and America the Beautiful. Each class performed their own xylophone piece. Students had control as a class over the order of the song, who performed each part, how it ended and the overall design of the piece. I found out afterward that our zone leader Mrs. Macdonald was at the performance. I was thrilled to find out that it was a great way for her to hear how we are incorporating student driven learning and for her to experience the huge amount of work that students put into their pieces.
It was my first time ever to direct any sort of instrumental ensemble. I was quite worried as it is very much a new thing for me and out of my comfort zone. Thrilled to do it and very excited. Pushed me so much as a teacher and I'm so thankful to have run with it. Has been a great year of learning for my students and myself.
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