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Re: Nice day in music
Posted by subgirl on 5/10/08

    The sound of children singing is quite beautiful, isn't it? I've always thought that
    the MOST beautiful sound in the world is a baby/toddler giggling.
    I'm glad you had a good day, Jean!

    On 5/09/08, Jean wrote:
    > 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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