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K-2
students presented a concert to the Mills Lawn
student body saluting in song African American
musicians Louis Armstrong, Sammy Davis, Jr., Duke Ellington, Stevie
Wonder, Charlie Parker, and Ella Fitzgerald.
Featured songs included ”What a Wonderful
World”, “Candy Man”, “Mood Indigo”, “Sir Duke”, “A-Tisket, A-Tasket”, the
poem “Charlie Parker plays Be-Bop”, and “It Don't Mean a Thing (If It
Ain't Got That Swing).” The concert was under the
direction of music teacher JoFrannye Reichert, with musical accompaniment
by teachers Becky Brunsman and Yvonne Wingard. Media Specialist Dionne
Barclay prepared visuals for the concert. |