No teaching started today, as originally expected, but Sue and I did meet with our potential students!
Around 8am, Sue and I met with Ana Paola and Paolo, the kids' music teacher. He seems to be around my age and teaches lots of different styles of music to the kids. They focus mostly on instrumental music.We are going to attempt singing with instrumental accompaniment. Very excited about that.
At 10:00 and 2:00, Sue and I went to large meetings where we could meet the people and advertise what we are all about. I was able to sing a few things for them and they seemed to appreciate what I have to offer. It was a lot of fun! I also started teaching them a simple tune called 'God is Here'. I think some of them liked it! How I wish I could understand more Portugese, it would make things much simpler; not only for me, but for Ana, our translator!
The meeting at 2:00 was much the same, but Paolo's 12 musicians were with us and performed a variety of songs for us to enjoy. We had a larger group than the 10 o'clock and I just couldn't help but start dancing with the kids. This turned into a very large game of ring around the rosy/duck duck goose/get out of my way because I want to hold the lady's hand. It was adorable. I can now ask someone what their name is in Portugese, so of course, that's how I managed to endear my self to these kids. That, and skipping around like a 5 year old. I love it!
Things started to get a bit rough with the boys, so I had them all sit down ( I can say that in Portugese, too!) and started teaching another song. Thus, my first 'King and I' moment. They ate it up, fortunately! It was a wonderful afternoon.
Tomorrow, Sue and I meet with the itty-bitty children first, then we see all of our potential students once again. Tomorrow, the real work begins!
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| The King and I |
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