Winter Concert at the Primary

Excitement filled the air as the fifth and sixth-grade students took their places on stage at the highly anticipated Winter Concert. This year’s event was nothing short of breathtaking and showcased the dedication and talent of these young musicians and their teachers. This concert, which had been many months in the works, brought together a diverse variety of songs ranging from film music to folk songs and everything in between. 

What truly never fails to amaze me at these concerts is the fact that both the choir and bands learn to sing and play completely from scratch, most students having had no prior experience with music. Led by the music teachers Ms. Kwai, Ms. Schiebold, and Mr. Gutowski, the students put in countless hours of practice to deliver a truly exceptional performance. 

The fifth-grade bands, who had only just begun learning their instruments four months ago, showcased their hard work and motivation through several short pieces in which they explored musical themes such as the contrast between loud and quiet or how the song feels when it is being played by different instruments. 

The sixth-grade bands then blew the audience away and proved once again that hard work pays off as they played three pieces that looked into more complex musical themes. One of these pieces which everyone especially enjoyed was the main theme from “Star Wars” which is incredibly impressive due to its complex rhythms and harmonies.