Lower School Arts Day provided a fun and educational opportunity for students, exploring various aspects of the arts through hands-on demonstrations and activities.
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On the musical side, students enjoyed an “instrument petting zoo” put on by Sam Ash Music representatives, who helped them try out a variety of instruments such as the saxophone and piccolo. The students also watched “Toot, Whistle, Plunk,” a short Walt Disney animation in which the main character, Mr. Owl shares about how all music originates from four core sounds,
Ritmo Blu, a high energy trio with instruments from all over the world performed a percussion ensemble that had feet tapping and hands clapping. Later students joined in making music of their own in a STOMP jam session, playing on table tops, trashcans, and other "instruments." They also had an opportunity to make their own musical instruments.
During Arts Day students also learned about the visual arts, with a “Know Your Artists” theme for the
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day. Students explored Leonardo Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Claude Monet, and Vincent Van Gogh. They painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel like Michelangelo, created their own Mona Lisa like DaVinci, created a Water Lily Pond in the style of Monet, and painted sunflowers in the style of Vincent Van Gogh. A large mural painting station was set up where each grade painted a mural together in the style of the featured artists. In addition to this opportunity, third and fourth grade students enjoyed a photography session where they dressed up like Renaissance artists for a photo.
“Another special treat of Lower School Arts Day was the visit from one of our alumni, Virginia Harper,” said Natalia Hicks, Lower School arts teacher. “Virginia has become a very accomplished artist. She taught third and fourth grade Impressionist landscape painting technique. “
During the arts day we want to provide activities that stretch our students in fun and exciting ways, offering a new way of looking at things and encouraging the well-rounded development of a young person. It is exciting to see a child engaged in arts. It gets them thinking differently and encourages them to use their creativity and imagination."
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On the musical side, students enjoyed an “instrument petting zoo” put on by Sam Ash Music representatives, who helped them try out a variety of instruments such as the saxophone and piccolo. The students also watched “Toot, Whistle, Plunk,” a short Walt Disney animation in which the main character, Mr. Owl shares about how all music originates from four core sounds,
Ritmo Blu, a high energy trio with instruments from all over the world performed a percussion ensemble that had feet tapping and hands clapping. Later students joined in making music of their own in a STOMP jam session, playing on table tops, trashcans, and other "instruments." They also had an opportunity to make their own musical instruments.
During Arts Day students also learned about the visual arts, with a “Know Your Artists” theme for the
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day. Students explored Leonardo Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Claude Monet, and Vincent Van Gogh. They painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel like Michelangelo, created their own Mona Lisa like DaVinci, created a Water Lily Pond in the style of Monet, and painted sunflowers in the style of Vincent Van Gogh. A large mural painting station was set up where each grade painted a mural together in the style of the featured artists. In addition to this opportunity, third and fourth grade students enjoyed a photography session where they dressed up like Renaissance artists for a photo.
“Another special treat of Lower School Arts Day was the visit from one of our alumni, Virginia Harper,” said Natalia Hicks, Lower School arts teacher. “Virginia has become a very accomplished artist. She taught third and fourth grade Impressionist landscape painting technique. “
During the arts day we want to provide activities that stretch our students in fun and exciting ways, offering a new way of looking at things and encouraging the well-rounded development of a young person. It is exciting to see a child engaged in arts. It gets them thinking differently and encourages them to use their creativity and imagination."