I was one of two music teachers in the school today. The
one for whom I was subbing is out on maternity leave.
First, I helped the regular music teacher with chorus.
They were rehearsing for a presentation. My job was to
make sure they sang and to make sure they were quiet when
they were supposed to be quiet. They did alright,
although some kids still need to learn the music. Some of
the soloists had nice voices, though, and one particular
song that everybody sang sounded (I thought) very good.
My third-grade class went on a field trip today, so I had
a huge block of time around lunch time with absolutely
nothing to do. Then I helped the other teacher with the
first-graders. They were rehearsing another musical. My
job - again - was to just make sure they behaved well. I
loved listening to them sing, though. Unlike the older
kids, they were full of energy and excitement about the
music - really threw themselves into their performance
(while we had to keep reminding the older kids to sing
out, stand up straight, and to smile).
I had two third-grade classes today. I read a book about
the Star Spangled Banner and then we sang the song. I'm
waaaay out of practice and that song is a real challenge
for *anybody*. Nonetheless, the kids did great, and one
girl on the way out told me that I have a pretty voice.
:-))
Now the weekend is here at last and I am happy, happy,
happy bout it! I hope everybody has a great weekend.
-Jean
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