Mr. Helmsing’s Backyard

…to Ms. Wohlafka, Ms. Schaffer, and Ms. Schoch for the excellent choir concert this evening!

The choir concerts are a hidden gem at North, especially since so many of our students are in choir, many of whom rarely get recognized during the day (many wouldn’t even expect them to be singers!)

The stage and decorations were ornate, the costumes were excellent, and the heart-felt singing was first rate.  My students are always intrigued to find out Louise was an opera singer in NYC before becoming a choir teacher - putting to death the old notion that those who can, do and those who can’t, teach.  I always feel more hopeful about our work as teachers whenever I attend one of our choir concerts. 

Computers and technology are great to have, but the human element of learning is key and Ms. Wohlafka, Ms. Schaffer, and Ms. Schoch are nurturing that every day. 

I’ll save a seat for you at the next choir concert!