Today was the culmination of more than two months of work on a project called Books, Bach, and Beethoven. The students from St. Patrick School promised to read a minimum of ten books during the month of February. At the same time, they were taught about composers and their compositions during their weekly music classes. They also listened to a variety of classical pieces during quiet work time in their classrooms. I also took a number of books about composers and musical instruments to the school. The younger children listened to a story about a day in the orchestra during one of our weekly library times.
On March 17, Nancy Simpson, concertmistress for the Venango Chamber Orchestra, presented a wonderful program at the school. Mrs. Simpson talked about orchestras and instruments and answered a number of student questions. She also brought several violins and even played a jig for the students.
Today, the children attended the spring concert. (It was delightful watching some of them conduct from their seats along with Mr. Murcko.) At the end of the concert, the students were invited onstage. We presented the Venango Chamber Orchestra with a check for $331.21!They were delighted. As a final treat, the students were asked to conduct a bit of a rousing Sousa march. It was a wonderful way to end a terrific project.
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