I want to start off saying that I am SO PROUD of all our NAPS students! Each of them worked so hard to prepare and perform in the Pageant and Pre-K Sing-A-Long this past December!
I am excited to start the new year with celebration! Throughout the month of January students will be learning about the traditions, culture and music associated with the Lunar New Year. They really enjoyed watching this video.
Additionally, each grade level will begin learning how to play an instrument this semester. 3rd, 4th & 5th graders will be studying violin. 2nd grade will be starting ukulele while 1st graders tackle the xylophone. Kindergarten students will be learning rhythms on the bucket drums and Pre-K students will work towards mastery of steady beat using simple percussion instruments (maracas, triangles & wood blocks).
Enrichments will be starting up soon as well! NAPSingers will meet on Mondays, Ukulele on Tuesdays and Recorder on Wednesdays. These clubs are open to NAPS students in grades 2-5. For more information visit the Enrichments tab.
We are off to an exciting start! I anticipate a season of fun and musical growth. As always, please let me know if you have any questions! (klehman@napschool.com)