Events
UPDATE - Special invitation to Nairobi, Kenya
My first day at St. Anne’s Girl High School was great. The girls were very welcoming and eager to learn. We reviewed some Solfège exercises and worked on some rhythm calls and responses. Lastly, I taught them a song, “Kokoleoko,” with movement.
Today, I only had twenty minutes for class. The girls wanted to be introduced to the recorders. So, we did the fastest recorder lesson ever, learning three notes (B-A-G), culminating in a blues number I made.
Today was assembly day at St. Anne’s. Afterward, several students gathered around me and wanted me to sing and play a song, which I agreed to if they joined me. I call it “After the Assembly Jam.” We had a blast!!!
Today at Kapkemich Primary and Junior Secondary, I taught the students, “God is so good.” I requested that they sing it in their native tongue, Swahili, which they did.
I’m in awe of the creative juices that flow through students. When the school did not have balls for recess, the students made their own.
After our class session at Kapkemich Primary and Junior Secondary, the students were so excited they walked us back to our guest quarters and continued home.
One day, it rained hard. I had a class I needed to make it to in 30 minutes. To travel to class is nothing but dirt roads with some big rocks. When the rain subsided a bit, I dashed. I tripped over one of those big rocks and cut my hands on the back. Plus, my clothes were filled with red dirt. Once there, the girls were excellent!
Today I taught the students “Gumbo Ti”, an African rock passing song that emphasizes rhythm, singing and coordinating with the group. Afterwards, the students taught me “The Mango Song”.
Saturday we drove up to Lake Victoria which is Africa’s largest lake and the world’s second largest lake. We had the pleasure of hanging out with one of St. Anne’s former students, Viola, who is currently a nurse at the hospital.
Hospitality was at a premium. As soon as we arrived in Eldoret Kenya, one of the nurses from the hospital prepared us a feast! 👍🏽
