F.A.M.E. for April
April’s Fine Arts Mini Experience (FAME) was taught during the week of April 27-30th, and featured the American artist Frederic Remington’s painting “Dismounted” and the Italian composer Gioachino Rossini’s composition, “The William Tell Overture” from the Opera -- William Tell.
Students learned about the American Western frontier in the late 1800s. They reenacted sitting around a campfire as Mrs. Campbell told stories of the American West, and the Native American Ghost Dancers. The children learned about the life and works of Frederic Remington, a true chronicler of a disappearing way of life. They learned about why Remington insisted that his personal epitaph be “He knew the Horse.”
Following up on the discussion of horses, students were treated to the tale of the Lone Ranger, and watched a clip of the 1949 television classic which featured the dynamic music of the William Tell Overture. The element of rhythm was discussed as we tried to make galloping noises to go along with the music. Finally, the story of Swiss hero, William Tell was recounted, and the children enjoyed hearing the tale of how he shot an apple off of his son’s head in response to a tyrannical leader. We finished by watching a video of a high school choir singing a rousing a cappella version of the William Tell Overture. The students left the art room singing!
Students learned about the American Western frontier in the late 1800s. They reenacted sitting around a campfire as Mrs. Campbell told stories of the American West, and the Native American Ghost Dancers. The children learned about the life and works of Frederic Remington, a true chronicler of a disappearing way of life. They learned about why Remington insisted that his personal epitaph be “He knew the Horse.”
Following up on the discussion of horses, students were treated to the tale of the Lone Ranger, and watched a clip of the 1949 television classic which featured the dynamic music of the William Tell Overture. The element of rhythm was discussed as we tried to make galloping noises to go along with the music. Finally, the story of Swiss hero, William Tell was recounted, and the children enjoyed hearing the tale of how he shot an apple off of his son’s head in response to a tyrannical leader. We finished by watching a video of a high school choir singing a rousing a cappella version of the William Tell Overture. The students left the art room singing!