A group of student volunteers from Simpson College arrived in Rwanda ready and willing to work hard… and that they did. Professor of music, Virginia Croskery led the group with each member bringing incentive and originality to the classrooms of eager kids.
Our movie above gives a brief look at the teaching we did with KaiserCartel’s commissioned song for AoC, Mu Birunga.
Valerie (pictured left) introduces Professor Virginia Croskery and her volunteer students to the children. Virginia teaches vocal pedagogy, diction, world music, and studio voice.
With music playing aloud, Jeremy, the lone male of the group, counts the bars before the vocals come in.
The volunteers create simple choreography.
I wanted the children to get a taste of other types of dance, music, and performance so I asked Virginia and Shannon – one of the talented students studying to be a professional opera singer – to belt it out and wow, when the kids listened to Shannon’s superb voice, their mouths dropped in amazement and the classroom was shaking with fantastic energy.
Thank you, Virginia, Quelly, student volunteers, and Simpson College for allowing for this opportunity of bringing expertise, inspiration, and exposure to our kids in Rwanda.
Looking forward to your next bunch of volunteers to help with Art of Conservation.
BRAVO!!! ENCORE!!!! BRAVO!!!
Donations made here are
Dec 30th Nicole D USD 25.00