May 31 event celebrated art, music by students

Thomaston Grammar School presents Fine Arts Night

Fri, 06/08/2018 - 9:30am

    THOMASTON —The Thomaston Grammar School hosted “Fine Arts Night” on the evening of May 31. Artwork created throughout the year in Janelle Eddy's art classes was on display throughout the lobby and gymnasium.

    The school’s new music teacher, Ashley Boden, lead students in providing a musical accompaniment for guests attending the event.

    The evening began with the kindergarten through 2nd grade concert. Kindergarten students sang Mr. Sun, Old MacDonald, and The More We Get Together. First grade students sang Down by the Bay, This Little Light of Mine, and All Around the Gardener's Bench. Second grade students sang Boom Chicka Boom, Fred the Moose, and Peanut Butter and Jelly. Together, the two classes performed the song Bright Happy Day.

    The second half of the evening showcased performances by third through fifth grade students. Third grade students sang Do-Re-Mi, My Favorite Things, and The Bare Necessities. Fourth graders showed off their skills on recorders by playing Hot Cross Buns. The fifth-grade band performed a variety of songs in solos and small groups, and then the whole group played Lightly Row. The fourth and fifth grade then sang It's a Melody, Fight Song, and Can't Stop the Feeling