7/18/2011

Music English Camp for the visually impaired Day 4

Started at 9:30am Singing Songs

Day 4 (July 14, 2011)

As usual, we started the day off with music. From all the songs that we sang our student's like "My Bonnie" most. Our students find "My Bonnie" amusing due to all the dance moves the song involves. The laughter gets louder and louder as the song gets faster and faster. It is great to start the morning on a positive note.





Our volunteers teaching
Afterwards, the classes begins. Today, our volunteers introduced western musical instruments to their students. The students was asked if they play any musical instruments. Those who answered 'yes' did so very modestly. All those that said 'yes' also added 'only a little.' "Yes, i know how to play the piano but only a little, i'm not very good at it." Replied Nick, one of our student attending the camp. As it turns out, Nick's assessment of his piano playing ability is false. Nick can play the piano much more then 'a little.'

Jaywel teaching reader's threater

In the afternoon, all the students had a 'jamming' session. All the students are very musical. Our choir instructor was very impressed at how fast our student picked up the songs.In less then 10 minutes our students learned the melody, lyrics and chords. Furthermore, in that 10 minutes time frame, our students delegate different sections of the song amongst themselves. Just like how the day began the day ended in music and laughter. However, there is a bit of sadness in air. As the day come to a close many realize 'tomorrow' is the last day. Both students and volunteers agree that one week is too short.
Nick and Jasper rocking the drums
Choir class

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