Cultural Arts

Our Cultural Arts Committee is looking forward to bringing in new artists this year who will provide a dazzling and culturally diverse array of curriculum-based performances in music, dance, theater, and literary and visual arts. 

Mt. Bethel students are very fortunate see these various artists who, through their performances, enable the children to express themselves creatively, promote individuality, bolster self confidence, strengthen problem-solving skills, and develop a sense of craftsmanship.

October 2007

Click here for information on the most recent performances Mt. Bethel Students enjoyed.

Contact Judy Woodman and Lisa Jones for more information.

On October 17th, the 4th and 5th graders got to see a rendition of what it was like to live on the prairie through the life of Laura Ingalls Wilder, a subject they are studying this year. The performer Holly Stevenson brought Laura's experiences to life growing up during the Westward Expansion, the struggles as a pioneer, and the power of the human spirit. The students enjoyed participating in the storytelling, wearing the costumes, and visualizing the dangers the Ingalls experienced.

The K and 1st graders enjoyed Wendy Bennett's Storybook Alive! performance where she brought Captain Hook, Dorothy, Fairy Godmother, and Peter Pan to life through drama and music. She involved the kids by teaching various character roles and how an actor transforms into different characters. They were singing, dancing on stage, and learning the importance of imagination and role play!

The 2nd and 3rd graders then saw Wendy Bennett performing Twentieth Century Songbook where she takes them on a trip through the musical history of the last 100 years using various costumes and a parade of tunes. The kids learned how historical events, customs, and attitudes are reflected through popular music. They were engaged with her performance by singing and dancing on stage, and seeing their peers and teachers in the spotlight!

On September 19th,  Ron Anglin performed for the kindergarten and 1st graders.  His juggling show taught students that cheating is a failing proposition.  The children watched a team of jugglers as they illustrated the pitfalls of cheating and the benefits of teamwork through circus-style club passing, dueling yo-yos, and other comic juggling routines.  It was very entertaining! 

The 2nd through 5th graders enjoyed “Rhythm in Motion,” performed by the Manga African Dance group, in which the dancers demonstrated the evolution of dances and the cultures of the Congo, Caribbean, and even South Carolina.  The students clapped along and helped demonstrate the similarities between Sunu dance and modern dance.  It was great drumming and music!

On October 17th, the 4th and 5th graders got to see a rendition of what it was like to live on the prairie through the life of Laura Ingalls Wilder, a subject they are studying this year. The performer Holly Stevenson brought Laura's experiences to life growing up during the Westward Expansion, the struggles as a pioneer, and the power of the human spirit. The students enjoyed participating in the storytelling, wearing the costumes, and visualizing the dangers the Ingalls experienced.

The K and 1st graders enjoyed Wendy Bennett's Storybook Alive! performance where she brought Captain Hook, Dorothy, Fairy Godmother, and Peter Pan to life through drama and music. She involved the kids by teaching various character roles and how an actor transforms into different characters. They were singing, dancing on stage, and learning the importance of imagination and role play!

The 2nd and 3rd graders then saw Wendy Bennett performing Twentieth Century Songbook where she takes them on a trip through the musical history of the last 100 years using various costumes and a parade of tunes. The kids learned how historical events, customs, and attitudes are reflected through popular music. They were engaged with her performance by singing and dancing on stage, and seeing their peers and teachers in the spotlight!