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I arrived at school this morning feeling happy that I have a good class but also 'dragging my feet' due to heavy work load.



Well, well, well.......I forgot that we had a music program for our kidlets organized by our PTO..bless them:-4...... especially on a Friday afternoon:wah:.....





Here's a bit about Caryn Lin's program for children...She's into merging technology and the violin....







After years of experimenting with sound, Caryn puts on a live show that is truly unique. sometimes as a solo artist and sometimes with a backing band, she plays her 4, 5, and 6 string electric violins and uses a jam man to make short on-the-spot recordings of her voice, percussion instruments, and other sounds. As she plays the violin, the recorded snippets play back in a continuous loop adding layer upon layer of sound over deceptively simple melodies. the result is music that is both otherworldly and totally catchy. in recent years she has become a strong lyricist, sometimes adding her crystalline voice to the mix.

Caryn has played everywhere form lincoln center to six flags, the kimmel center to the crayola crayon factory, to the 800th anniversary of a monestary in the french alps. Her music has been featured on mtv's the real world and on 150 radio stations across the county, and she (and her music) appeared in the movie "philadelphia." she has just released her fifth studio album - "the call".





My class had to wait until the afternoon to view the program, but we could hear all of the excitement and great music during the morning. We even danced to some of the music.....couldn't resist with the toes tapping and arms flapping.....:wah::wah::wah:I taught them some disco moves:yh_rotfl They think that I'm just way too cool....;)



I just cannot explain how wonderful her program was. This woman had the ability to touch the heart of every child in my class. She danced, sang, and moved between the children to say hello to them.



I'll post a youtube of the show that she performed today, but it doesn't do her justice. I think because we don't have a stage so she can move among the children.....plus you see all of the instruments that she plays...



Caryn Lin - Electric Violin - CarynLin.com



YouTube - Caryn Lin in Concert
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:-6Kathy, what a fabulous treat for the kidlets?

School should certainly do this more often. How lucky your school is.

Lovely story... Thankyou. :-6:-6:-6
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What a wonderful treat for everyone! And what a talented woman! Love her electric violin!
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I love that Kathy:-6

I am going to get that up on our smart board on Monday & let the kids listen to her.

They will love it.

Thanks for sharing:-6:-6
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mrsK;1243731 wrote: I love that Kathy:-6



I am going to get that up on our smart board on Monday & let the kids listen to her.

They will love it.

Thanks for sharing:-6:-6


Oh Mrs. K....that's wonderful..thank you.



Caryn Lin is such a sweet woman....my wee girls loved her...they kept saying....I want to grow up to be you but also Caryn.....I told them that they can be both of us....:-4 My boys also adored the show and loved when Caryn's husband rocked out on his guitar....woohooo....man oh man...what a great show...:D

:o...what's smart board....
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Excellent, Kathy. I listened as spellbound as one of your thirdgraders. You know my passionate interest in music so you won't be surprised to hear me say that I think it is vital for all kids to get this kind of experience as early as possible, and continuing exposure to music. It is one of life's special gifts - like laughter and friendship - which have the power of transforming dark moments into joy.
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will have to listen to tomorrw morning..trying to get quin in bed
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That was awesome.. thanks for sharin :-6
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Kathy Ellen;1243735 wrote: Oh Mrs. K....that's wonderful..thank you.



Caryn Lin is such a sweet woman....my wee girls loved her...they kept saying....I want to grow up to be you but also Caryn.....I told them that they can be both of us....:-4 My boys also adored the show and loved when Caryn's husband rocked out on his guitar....woohooo....man oh man...what a great show...:D

:o...what's smart board....
It is an interactive white board,hooked up to your class computer & there are amazing things that can be done.We are fortunate enough to have one in each class room.

Just google "interactive smart board" & have a look.;):-6
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AussiePam;1243750 wrote: Excellent, Kathy. I listened as spellbound as one of your thirdgraders. You know my passionate interest in music so you won't be surprised to hear me say that I think it is vital for all kids to get this kind of experience as early as possible, and continuing exposure to music. It is one of life's special gifts - like laughter and friendship - which have the power of transforming dark moments into joy.


Hi AP

Dancing & music we are involving our special needs kids with this more & more & they love it.The right music is very calming.For the ones that need to move the dancing is great. Bless them:-4
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