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Fifth-graders Atlanta-bound on Fine Arts Field Trip
Apr 13, 2006 1:20 PM
By Tannika King - Faculty
Darlington fifth-graders journeyed out of the classroom and into Atlanta’s arts community Tuesday, March 14, for the Lower School’s annual Fine Arts Field Trip.
First, students attended the Young People’s Concert at the Woodruff Arts Center. Under the direction of Laura Jackson, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (ASO) performed a concert themed around music and patterns.
“Students discovered how to listen for and identify the many types of patterns in music,” said Diane Lumpkin, Lower School assistant principal and music teacher.
Selections included “Humor” by William Grant Sill, “In the Steppes of Central Asia” by Alexander Borodin, “The Dargason” by Gustav Holst, “Passacaglia” by William Walton, “Carillo” by Georges Bizet and “Movement 111, Symphony No. 40” by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
“I think the performance enhanced our students’ understanding and enjoyment of music,” said Lumpkin. “It was also a wonderful time to celebrate orchestral music.”
After the concert, the group walked next door to the High Museum, where they viewed the various collections housed at the museum. Students observed African art, folk art, contemporary art and a variety of outdoor sculptures.
“A highlight of the trip was the tour of the new addition at the High Museum, with emphasis on how the architecture and lighting were designed to enhance the art collections,” said Lumpkin. “Prior to the field trip, students had learned about the elements of design in art class and were able to identify the use of these elements in the works that they saw.”
Last but not least, the group stopped for lunch at The Varsity at Town Center.
“The children will probably tell you that was the highlight of the trip,” joked Lumpkin. “One of my goals is to grow an audience, and this field trip affords us a terrific opportunity to do just that. We are striving to make our students contributing members of society, and to always have a cultural aspect as a part of their lives.”
First, students attended the Young People’s Concert at the Woodruff Arts Center. Under the direction of Laura Jackson, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (ASO) performed a concert themed around music and patterns.
“Students discovered how to listen for and identify the many types of patterns in music,” said Diane Lumpkin, Lower School assistant principal and music teacher.
Selections included “Humor” by William Grant Sill, “In the Steppes of Central Asia” by Alexander Borodin, “The Dargason” by Gustav Holst, “Passacaglia” by William Walton, “Carillo” by Georges Bizet and “Movement 111, Symphony No. 40” by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
“I think the performance enhanced our students’ understanding and enjoyment of music,” said Lumpkin. “It was also a wonderful time to celebrate orchestral music.”
After the concert, the group walked next door to the High Museum, where they viewed the various collections housed at the museum. Students observed African art, folk art, contemporary art and a variety of outdoor sculptures.
“A highlight of the trip was the tour of the new addition at the High Museum, with emphasis on how the architecture and lighting were designed to enhance the art collections,” said Lumpkin. “Prior to the field trip, students had learned about the elements of design in art class and were able to identify the use of these elements in the works that they saw.”
Last but not least, the group stopped for lunch at The Varsity at Town Center.
“The children will probably tell you that was the highlight of the trip,” joked Lumpkin. “One of my goals is to grow an audience, and this field trip affords us a terrific opportunity to do just that. We are striving to make our students contributing members of society, and to always have a cultural aspect as a part of their lives.”
