The past several months students met with each other in class Zooms to share their own music! The effect was astonishing as classmates came to learn the musical side of each others lives. It was a privilege for me to see that there is SO MUCH music happening at home beyond what we do in our music class. Way to go Costello and Wattles families! We heard rock guitars, drum sets, clarinet, acoustic guitars, harmonicas, Indian drums. Students sang out oldies but goodies, favorites from childhood, jazz classics, and broadway hits. The warmth, the connection, the acceptance, the celebration of each other...the sense that music really is for everyone, to enjoy making and experiencing was alive and well. Hearing a student sing a solo of piece that was inspired by our 5th Grade Choir really made us realize the powerful effect kids have when they sing for one another. Thank you to all my students for inspiring one another and inspiring me! |
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