Rhapsody in Blue - The First Day of Camp

We had a great first day with our Rhapsody in Blue campers! They were all eager to learn about the concerto and the many instruments that make up this fun piece of music. We started by coloring the instruments that are the main stars in Rhapsody in Blue, then we listened to the piece and learned all about it. We also learned about rhythm - check out the video at the end and you'll see how quickly the kids caught on! We then went outside and painted wood clappers and enjoyed some fun outdoor activities including parachute games, playing in the sandbox, and playing with balls. We went back inside and danced around with streamers and then gathered together to learn about conducting. The kids each got a turn to lead our class "orchestra". We finished our day singing some fun songs - including "The Ishy Ishy Dance" and "Music Inside Me" - and then read a fun story about the orchestra, "Zin, Zin, Zin a Violin".