The New Hampton NuHi Chorale, Chamber Choir, Concert Band and Jazz Band welcomed winter break to begin the last week of classes for the semester. All 4 groups blew away the audience with themes of peace and the creative use of standard themes. The jazz band introduced a vocal addition to their line up, as did the concert band with an unpublished addition of a tribute piece to Mary Frese.
The choirs chose a theme of peace for their literature which ranged from acappella works to some surprising solos for a variety of students, and even the use of percussion. The choirs also marched in together, highlighting the pieces from the community church choir tours in December.
K-12 Art Show
The first annual K-12 art show was held last Friday at the New Hampton Community Center. The previous art shows were 9th-12th grade, but the addition of a variety of materials from Transition Kindergarten through 8th grade helped illustrate the progression our students make as they use a variety of mediums to create and own art and the process of creativity.
LEAD Projects
Leading Edge Academy Day (LEAD) students continue to work on improving the community around them. This week, they worked early in the morning with middle school students as they establish their own leadership group. High school LEAD students spent time describing how their leadership skills have evolved and changed as well as the advice they had for middle school students.
In addition, a group of LEAD students has spearheaded an upcoming winter clothing drive which runs from January 3-17. Students will be working over winter break to advertise and organize the drive for new and slightly used winter wear including coats, mittens, hats and warm weather clothing to donate to local families and organizations.
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