Day 4

Today the classes got to go up in to the balcony and hear the organ. We first saw a picture of the organ console of Saint Sulpice, in Paris. It has 5 manuals (keyboards). The organ at St. Dunstan's has 2 manuals. We heard a demonstration of it's flutes and reeds, (which make the sound of a trumpet because of the way the vibration is produced). Then we opened the organ case and saw the pipes standing at attention on the wind chests. We even took one out and blew into the "toe" of the pipe to hear the sound.

Music for the organ demonstration featured halloween favorites. After the demonstration, each of the children sat on the bench and created their own sound. It was frightening to see the pedals played with flip-flops and sneakers.
You organists know what I mean. It's not very practical, but I guess it can be done!

Ms. Judy's class worked on polishing their compositions.

A hush fell over the room as Master Shiro demonstrated nunchucks, swords and fan.

The final group sing at St. Dunstan gave us time to rehearse the songs we will sing tomorrow at St. Stephen and the Incarnation at 5:00 p.m..

Before that we have field trips to Great Falls and Torpedo Factory.

Hope to see you later at St. Stephen's.