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By Galen C. McBride
Rappahannock News Staff Writer
Rappahannock County elementary teacher Joy Rollins and a team of talented volunteers joined forces to help RCES student^ discover the joy of music in every aspect of their lives. Rollins’ “Music in the Schools” month-long celebration featured vocalists and musicians whose performances and demonstrations explored how people use music to enrich and expand their work, culture and recreational time.
The volunteers, whether amateur or professional, all shared a passion for music, leading the children in a variety of workshops. Several of the visiting musicians were members of the county school faculty or administration, displaying remarkable talents outside their usual work assignments. Band teacher Cecile Scott, who is seeking new- recruits for the RCES fifth grade band, joined the fourth graders in a session on the French horn, trombone and trumpet. RCES principal Raye Tucker brought in a karaoke machine for an impromptu sing-along, explaining that music was, for her, a satisfying hobby that helped her reduce stress and relax. The karaoke machine was a huge success, observed Rollins.
Assistant school superintendent Mary Ann Biggs brought her hand-made folk harp to share with the students. Each child got a chance to pluck it. Biggs began taking lessons about a year ago. She
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