Day 12 - Music to our Ears

One thing I like about teaching is the opportunity of having previous students come back and visit. It's fun to see how they've matured and grown. Today a few of our alumni returned with their high school band. Not only was it fun to tap my foot along with the music but it was great to see some of our 'old' students sharing their talents. The younger students enjoyed the music and it allowed them to see opportunities to explore in the future.

Canon XSi
Lens: 100 mm
Focal Length: 200
F/stop: 4
Exposure: 1/60
ISO: 400

Day 337 - African Drums and Dance

On Friday we had a YAK activity for the students. Students who managed to speak English and get less than 7 YAK tickets were invited to attend the activity. In the morning each group of younger students learned a traditional African song and dance. The older students also learned a song BUT they got to play it on the drums. In the afternoon the groups presented what they had learned to the other students and staff. It was a great learning experience and the kids had a wonderful time. It was fun to watch their faces as they were playing, dancing and listening. The photo above captures one of the instructors teaching my students the rhythm they needed to play.