Back To The Manger

This year KHA's Christmas Musical was called "Back to the Manger". This was the first year that I had no clue on what the musical was about. Usually at this time I would be subbing  and would have had a chance to view a rehearsal or at least listen to the CD of the songs. But nope... I rarely even heard it played at home.

I was so pleasantly surprised! The musical was incredible, as it is every year, but this time around the theme of it was very musically trendy featuring music from the 70's, 80's, 90's and today. It had a lot of choreography also which is not really a big focus for the kids to do usually. They did a fantastic job.

Can you spot Hannah and Marissa?

This year Grades 1-5 had to sing at both performances. Standing for an hour and singing and doing the motions to nine songs is a lot for one evening but for two nights in a row? Yes these kids (and parents) were dedicated!

Before the musical though the KHA Bands always perform. It's their first official performance of the year. Since Emily is in Middle School she is no longer part of the Choir (grades 1-5). Many of her friends were part of the Drama team but she was happy to be just part of the Band. Advanced Band too I might add.

This year Advanced Band has shrunk significantly. There are only four 8th graders, two 7th and two 6th.

Thankfully Intermediate Band joined them as they played.

Hannah's 3rd grade class was part of the Choir. Here are some of her friends pre-show.

She really enjoyed singing! She said she might try out for a drama or solo part next year!

The girls with our "Family" Teacher, Mrs. Choy, who taught all of these girls... she even had a double dose of Hannah!

Emily with the school's Music Director and Band Teacher, the extremely talented Mr. B. Did you know he can play sax and the keyboard at the same time?