Mrs.Debus

Our students have been studying the history of the Star Spangled Banner.  There is quite an interesting story behind it.  Please ask your children about it, you may learn an interesting fact that is new to you.

"No, Mom, we are not sleeping in class, we are rocking to the beat."

Our kindergarteners are experiencing many new things when they come to music class. Finding and keeping a stead beat is one important element of being part of an ensemble. In class we practice this many ways.  ONe is by listening to a soothing song (something like a lullaby) and rocking from side to side while tapping the beat softly on their knees. Keeping the eyes shut will help to internalize the beat, and not be distracted by their neighbor’s rocking.  Please help your child feel confident in tapping a beat by doing it to any song on the radio. 

ooops, watch those pointer fingers.

The 3rd graders are perfecting their mallet technique with some fun songs and exercises. Remember to hold those mallets as if they were bicycle handlebars and use your wrists.

Ahh…perfect!

can you shake hands and give a proper greeting to a friend old and new? You betcha, as seen here by our 4th graders Kyra, Nalu and Naniloa, Paige along with the rest of 4A in their first day on music class on Wednesday August 10th.

Are you sure you REALLY know all the words to the Star Spangled Banner? Not so easy if you have to put the lines of that beautiful poem in order like a jig saw puzzle. Team Kaori and Kamaha’o are our leaders with a quick 30 second reorder of all 4th and 5th grade teams. Lots of fun, learning and teamwork going on. Good job everyone!

A happy song and a cheery greeting to old and new friends.
(videographer- Keawe Silva)

A friendly greeting, a happy song and some gentle touches, what a great way to start the year>

Share the excitement as 5B sings a welcome song and greets each classmate with hearty ” how do you do”. You have to love the eye contact, firm handshake and  big smile by each and every one of them.

Aloha, Families and Friends of Kamehameha School,
I hope that you enjoy the videos and pictures below of your beautiful children. With the help of Mrs. Stack and Miss Chang I am able to show you the hot off the press performances of the 5th graders and some behind the scenes poses of the children.
Please keep checking back to this site in the weeks to come, eventually  all of the pictures taken by our photographer Robbyn Peck and more videos will be posted. Please leave your comments, we love to hear form you.
The 5th grade Hana Hou performances can be found on the 5th grade page, just click the tab above.
Parents, A very special thank you for all of the support you have given your children and me in preparing for this concert.