by Fiona Crawford and Lisa Dove, Lower School Music Teachers | May 4, 2023 | Uncategorized
“The 5th graders are going to do what??” Ms. Crawford, the Lower School’s new music teacher, tried to visualize how three classes of 5th graders were going to write, compose, design, produce, and perform their own original operas. It seemed like an enormous task. ...
by Fiona Crawford and Lisa Dove, Lower School Music Teachers | Feb 10, 2022 | Uncategorized
Kindergarteners and first graders are preparing for their Valentine’s Day Concert. The music department is very excited that Dr. De Jarnett is allowing families who are vaccinated to come to see the performance during the school day. It will mark the first time...
by Fiona Crawford and Lisa Dove, Lower School Music Teachers | Dec 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
Well, after 41 years of teaching music education at Dwight- Englewood School, I find myself having to completely revamp my curriculum due to the pandemic. Since research has shown that singing spreads a lot of aerosol particles and droplets into the surrounding air,...