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OOur music program begins in kindergarten with movement exploration, simple instruments, and a variety of songs. As the children move through the grades their musical experiences are enriched by music appreciation and by vocal and instrumental music.

 

 

LS Music News

  • First Grade Celebrates Thanksgiving with Song and Drama

    Posted November 20, 2012

    First graders absorbed the traditional Thanksgiving story through a holiday performance for family and friends, followed by a feast. One White sang songs, then performed "Turk and Runt," a Thanksgiving-themed barnyard comedy. One Blue's students recited "The ABCs of Thanksgiving," followed by a song recital. PHOTOS

  • First Graders Stage the Three Piggy Opera

    Posted June 7, 2012

    In a triumphant culmination of their semester-long study of opera, our first graders presented The Three Piggy Opera to an overflowing audience of parents, grandparents, and siblings. "Our students first became interested in opera when a singer from the San Francisco Opera Guild visited," said Barbara Eisenhauer, general studies teacher...

  • Lower School Chorus Performs at Monday Assembly

    Posted May 9, 2012

    The lower school chorus, directed by Bon Singer, performed at this week's Monday assembly. The a cappella selections ranged from the spiritual "Wade in the Water" to "Esa Einai," "California Dreamin'," and a song-and-dance version of "Rockin' Robin." Read more for more photos . . .

  • Our Lower School Band Connects Service Learning with Music

    Posted April 4, 2012

    Our lower school band delivered a musical Passover gift to residents of the Jewish Home, reprising Passover tunes and other favorites. After the performance, our students socialized with the seniors, providing joy and companionship and seamlessly connecting their music training at school with service learning and community outreach. SEE PHOTOS

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BHDS Sings National Anthem at AT&T Park

On May 2, 2012, the BHDS Chorus and fourth grade classes from both campuses sang the National Anthem in front of 42,000 people at AT&T Park, learning critical skills like the importance of preparation and the discipline required to perform for an enormous audience. An amazing experience!

(Photos courtesy of Sam Lauter)

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