Welcome back to school!
September 5th, 2010Gr. 2/3 flutophone players
April 13th, 2010Grades 2 and 3 are enjoying learning to play the flutophone. One of their favorite activities is singing “Comin’ Round the Mountain” while accompanying themselves on their flutophones!
playing lofty tunes
A Blast From the Past
October 14th, 2009
Renaissance Instruments
Grades 6 and 7 had a visitor from the Renaissance period. Since the students are studying Shakespeare plays, it seemed fitting to listen to music on instruments of that period. Some strange duck-like sounds coming from krummhorns (curved wooden horns) elicited giggles .
Our visitor playing the lute
Look what he’s using for a pick! And, notice the HUGE recorder leaning against the wall! It actually makes some beautiful sounds. Mr. Flora demonstrated it and all of the other instruments you see above.