Kid Pan Alley held group songwriting workshops for 70 third and fourth grade students March 10-12 at Campbell Court Elementary. These workshops were presented as part of Piedmont Arts’ educational outreach programming. They were funded in part by the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.
The group’s professional teaching artists Cheryl and Paul Reis guided students through the process of writing original songs together as a team – sparking creativity, building community, and fostering respect for diverse perspectives.
The students spent two days writing and practicing their songs titled, “All About Kindness,” “Math Just Doesn’t Add Up,” “Bassett Bengals,” and “My Friends.” They performed the songs for their teachers and classmates on the final day.
Piedmont Arts’ educational outreach programs are presented free of charge to students and schools. The museum reaches more than 5,000 students per year with its programming. To make a donation to the museum’s Kay Smith Education Fund in support of this programming, visit PiedmontArts.org/secure/donate.cfm.
For more information on educational outreach, exhibits and events, visit PiedmontArts.org.
