A Song to Celebrate Children's Day

Yesterday we talked about putting up our Koinobori. Koinobori is a Japanese word meaning "carp streamer"; the streamers are put up each year in celebration of Children's Day in Japan. Houses all across Japan are decorated with these beautiful windsocks beginning in April to celebrate the national holiday on May 5, which celebrates children's happiness. Aren't they pretty?

April Memorizing Project and a New Playlist!

Phew. The local music festival is over and I am a little tired! Everyone did really well; all of my students had great performances, got great marks, and hopefully had great experiences. We ended the week on a high note with Teagan and Ella's duet Oh Brother! by Canadian composer Karen Rowell. Well done girls!