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About This Site
This was originally a site to host demos of acting work when that was a career goal. When I returned to music education, I decided to keep it for fun. It highlights my interests and hobbies, documenting varied chapters in my life.
This was originally a site to host demos of acting work when that was a career goal. When I returned to music education, I decided to keep it for fun. It highlights my interests and hobbies, documenting varied chapters in my life.
Parker Pledge Song
In 2021, Toney Jackson, a 4th grade teacher, wrote a "Parker Pledge" to inspire students to emulate the character of Nellie K. Parker, for whom our school is named. In 2022, I set the pledge to music as a song so our students can sing it in addition to reciting it.
In 2021, Toney Jackson, a 4th grade teacher, wrote a "Parker Pledge" to inspire students to emulate the character of Nellie K. Parker, for whom our school is named. In 2022, I set the pledge to music as a song so our students can sing it in addition to reciting it.
Kusimama
This exciting 2-part selection by Jim Papoulis is from the Parker School Chorus 2022 Spring Concert.
This exciting 2-part selection by Jim Papoulis is from the Parker School Chorus 2022 Spring Concert.
Virtual Choir Project: Spring 2020
Distance learning was a challenge, and we delved into it quickly! It was overwhelming for many of our families, and some students were more fully engaged than others. I invited students to participate in a virtual choir project. I gave very detailed directions for listening to my accompaniment track, positioning the camera, etc. It was intimidating, but 18 brave students followed all of the steps and submitted videos. I am so proud of these volunteer singers and the final outcome.
Distance learning was a challenge, and we delved into it quickly! It was overwhelming for many of our families, and some students were more fully engaged than others. I invited students to participate in a virtual choir project. I gave very detailed directions for listening to my accompaniment track, positioning the camera, etc. It was intimidating, but 18 brave students followed all of the steps and submitted videos. I am so proud of these volunteer singers and the final outcome.
Theme Song 2019-2020
My principal shared a poem with me that represented our theme for the 2019-2020 school year: Roots and Wings. I composed it as a song, created an accompaniment, then recorded the vocals. I'm really happy with the result!
My principal shared a poem with me that represented our theme for the 2019-2020 school year: Roots and Wings. I composed it as a song, created an accompaniment, then recorded the vocals. I'm really happy with the result!