The performing arts class for the primary aged student (3-6 years old) is focused on the rudiment concepts of music, singing, rhythm, and listening closely to directions given by Ms. Dian.  

Once instruments have been laid out and the use of them is demonstrated by Ms. Dian, she cleverly will call out instructions for “only the boys to play” and then contrast that with “now girls only play.”  It is remarkable how quickly the young students have acclimated to listening carefully to her specific directions.  

Ms. Dian is a strong proponent for individual creative expression by the students, once she has carefully described the expectations of the particular exercise or singing of a song.

The students are now waiting patiently for her to clearly express her expectations to them, before they launch into an outward expression of singing and playing instruments.

All of this practice in listening and follow directions will serve the primary students well as they prepare for their school performance in December.  This year the show is called “December Gifts” and is an eclectic group of songs expressing the joy and delight of the holidays including Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa.

Ms. Dian is already presenting and teaching the songs to the students as they meet with her on a weekly basis.  Kindergartners actually get two lessons a week from Ms. Dian.  This helps to support the overall production of the show as the kindergartners bring their song knowledge to the younger students when the whole class meets.

Stay tuned for specific dates in December when the primary show of “December Gifts“ is performed for their family and friends.