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CHC kindergartners go back to the barnyard
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Neighbors | Abby Slanker.C.H. Campbell Elementary School kindergartners, under the direction of Michael Fay, ran through their performance of “E-I-E-I Oops!” for fellow C.H. students before they performed it on stage at the Canfield High School on May 23.
By ABBY SLANKER
C.H. Campbell Elementary School kindergarten students of presented “E-I-E-I Oops!” for family and friends at the Canfield High School auditorium on May 23.
Michael Fay, C.H. Campbell music specialist, directed the students in this musical play for young voices by John Jacobson and John Higgins.
The play opens in the barnyard of Farmer MacDonald and the whole barnyard is singing, including roosters, mules, chicks, pigs and sheep. But the cow cannot moo. The pigs, chicks and sheep all chime in to give suggestions, but Mr. Mule is the one who finds the secret to the cow’s silence. All the animals do their part to save the day. The play is an example of friendship, self esteem and confidence.
The students opened the show with “E-I-E-I Oops!” and moved into “Ham it Up,” with a focus on the students portraying pigs. The students told pig jokes and sang short solos.
The next song was “Lost Sheep” featuring three sheep and Little Bo Peep. “Cute Chicks” was then performed with the spotlight on students dressed as chicks.
The students closed their show with “The Whole Barnyard is Singin’,” with focus on all the animals helping the cow finally moo, much to the delight of their audience and barnyard animals alike.
“This play is a wonderful example of friendship, self-esteem and confidence,” said Travis Lavery, C.H. Campbell Elementary School principal.