Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School recorded their holiday concerts a few weeks ago, but audiences are still tuning in to view them. Kindergarten through 2nd grade and 3rd through 5th grade both recently recorded concerts that are available to watch online. Because of gathering restrictions and under advice from Wright County Public Health, the public was not able to attend the concerts in person. That didn’t put a damper on the kids’ enthusiasm though.
School principal Tricia Rosendahl said she was proud of the students’ performance. “It seemed very different not having a gym full of family to watch,” she noted, “but we are proud of the work they did to put the virtual concerts together. It is always fun to hear the kids sing and share their talents. They amaze me each year how they can do 2 part singing in the elementary.” The concerts not only included great songs, but they also have fun editing and featured the students’ Christmas wishes scrolling at the bottom.
Elementary Music Director Denis Greenfield stressed, “I felt the kids really embraced the idea of the virtual concert. They understood things were different. Adding their Christmas wishes to the video, I felt, made it more personal for the students. A lot of credit needs to go to Kevin Katz for recording and editing the videos. He did excellent work.” The concerts can be accessed by visiting CGD Elementary’s Facebook page.
