Christmas in Kenedy

This year the Kenedy Elementary Choir got some exposure.  They were asked by the Kenedy Chamber of Commerce to sing at Christmas in Kenedy on December 5, 2015.  We were the build up to Santa coming to town and turning on all of the Christmas lights in the park. The Chamber of Commerce provided hot cocoa, cookie decorating, kettle corn and a train ride.  It was a really fun evening and all of the students seem to have fun.

Then the following Friday about 50 Fourth and Fifth Graders went to John Paul II nursing home and sang three songs in the dining room and then we caroled up and down the hallways to the residence who are confined to their rooms. Again our students were well behaved and enjoyed getting to give the gift of music to some of our community.

On December 17 was our final concert.  After weeks of rehearsing songs, how to stand, where their eyes should be, cutting off together etc., all students from Kindergarten to Fifth Grade were exceptional.  They came in orderly, kept their eyes on me, followed my cues and sang their hearts out.  I am so proud of all them.

What is next?  Students in third, fourth and fifth grade will try to solve the Mozart Murder Mystery.  This is one of my favorite lessons.  I even dress up as a mysterious character and I hand each student a note as they enter the room with no lights on and the Mozart requiem playing in the background.  It is quite a sight to see even those students who have a lot to say normally, completely quiet.

 Anna and one of her best friends.

 Anna with both of her besties

Anna and her Choir Director :-)