{"id":987,"date":"2014-05-09T14:29:29","date_gmt":"2014-05-09T14:29:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mr.mcgaughey.ca\/?p=987"},"modified":"2014-05-09T14:29:29","modified_gmt":"2014-05-09T14:29:29","slug":"we-got-mail-from-duo-percussion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mr.mcgaughey.ca\/?p=987","title":{"rendered":"We Got Mail from Duo Percussion"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Duopercussion(05)\"<\/a><\/p>\n

On April 3, all the Grade 1-3 classes walked to the Midland Cultural Centre<\/a> to see a performance of Victory Quest, by Duo Percussion<\/a> presentd by the Brookside Music Association<\/a>.\u00a0 Brendan and Dave charmed children and adults alilke with their journey through an imaginary video game quest.\u00a0 On the way, they introduced\u00a0 percussion instruments from around the world, and performed a variety of musical styles ranging from classical and jazz to popular music.\u00a0 The duo shine most brightly when performing as a vibraphone duo and the children were all excited by their closing number, a vibraphone rendition of Adele’s Rolling in the Deep.\u00a0 In my 20 years teaching, this is one of the best programs geared ‘for school-aged children’ that I have seen.<\/p>\n

After we got back to school, my grade 2\/3 social studies class and I wrote a letter to Brennan and Dave of Duo Percussion.<\/p>\n

Ms. Graham\u2019s<\/p>\n

Grade 2-3 Class<\/p>\n

Bayview Public School<\/p>\n

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Thursday, April 03, 2014<\/p>\n

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Dear Brennan and Dave:<\/p>\n

We saw you performing Victory Quest at the Midland Cultural Centre today.\u00a0 We enjoyed the Mario music at the start of the show.\u00a0 We all enjoyed the last song, Rolling in the Deep.\u00a0 Mr. McGaughey likes how you told an adventure story while showcasing a variety of musical styles and instruments.\u00a0 We also enjoyed the Harry Potter theme.<\/p>\n

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We have a few questions for you.<\/p>\n