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10-Dec-2021
Christmas Fun For the Young in Dargaville - New Zealandby Kevin Friedrich |
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 Picture above left to right: Christine Johnstone, Kevin Friedrich, Santa, Ros Gilmour, Linda Emmet Litt, Frosty and Margaret Tier.Accordionist Kevin Friedrich and several of his fellow musicians and assistants took some Christmas Fun to his former school, the Dargaville Primary School in his home town of Dargaville, New Zealand. Performing to approximately 400 young children over a series of shows, the Christmas theme was a popular hit with the young students ranging in age from 5 – 10 years, nearing the end of their school year. Combining performance, education, movement, dance and student participation the cast of characters included popular guests Rudolf, Frosty and Santa. The students participated by singing, dancing, movement and assisting with percussion. Kevin was joined by Christine Johnstone (student conductor), Ros Gilmour (vocalist and Rudolf) and Linda Emmett Litt (Timpani and percussion. Interestingly, Linda is the daughter of Kevin’s original accordion teacher at the Dargaville Primary School, Doreen Emmett. Also assisting were Elizabeth Card (Frosty), Tony Cunningham (Santa) and Margaret Tier (Costumes). Kevin began his accordion lessons at this very school when the accordion was offered as part of the additional school curriculum offerings. Group lessons were offered at the Primary School and after one year, students who wished to continue transitioned to private lessons. In addition to the School concerts, Kevin along with his fellow musicians Linda Emmett Litt and Ros Gilmour will bring the Dargaville Museum to life as they perform among the displays during an open live music day on 11th December. The Dargaville Museum houses the magnificent ‘Accordion Gems, a Master Collection of Accordions through Time’ exhibition showcasing 140 instruments from the early 1830s to the present. The accordions are housed in the Music wing of the Museum which also houses extensive collections of Maritime articles and local and regional history pertaining to the early settlers. For more information please visit Accordion Gems |
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