Musical Visitor Entertains Our Elementary

An Artist Visits St. John

 

by Britani Jurkowski

The Pied Piper got to wear a cool hat and hold a recorder

                On Tuesday October 1^st, the preschoolers and elementary school students were visited by a special guest: a professional musician by the name of Ms. Donna Wissinger came to share her music and stories with the children. She prepared several fun activities, such as acting out the story of the Pied Piper. All the preschool through second grade kids were able to participate as they acted out parts like the mayor, the rats, the villagers, and of course the piper! Another cool activity she led included the children placing their hands on their heart as she played different tunes on her golden flute. The children were then asked how the music made them feel. They came up with great words like “amazing,” “happy,” “soothed,” and “excited.”

           The third through fifth graders had a great time as well, especially when they learned how different materials and sizes create different musical sounds. In addition, Ms. Donna told the students the legends of William Tell and Robin Hood. Through her music and stories, she encouraged the children to read and write in order to learn new things. Her legends had a moral of always putting forth your best effort and never quitting. At the end of each assembly, the musician played “Yankee Doodle” on the piccolo while the students marched in rhythm back to their classrooms. Ms. Donna’s high energy and talent made for a wonderful event. The students had a great time and are so thankful!

The "rats" got to wear hand-made masks!