Linton-Stockton Kids Choir Camp

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Photos by Erica Barker

The Linton-Stockton High School Miner Choir hosted their first-ever Kids Choir Camp on Saturday, March 9. Over 70 elementary students participated in a day of singing, dancing and learning about music and rhythm before performing five pieces for an audience of their friends and family, including songs "I Love This Little Old Planet", "Catch the Rhythm", "A Ram Sam Sam", "Play That Music All Day Long" and "I Wish You Music".

Linton-Stockton Choir Director Katie Graves introduces the ensemble of 70 elementary campers ranging in age from kindergarten to fifth grade. (Photo by Erica Barker)
"High School Helpers" assisted in the sign-up process as eager campers entered the building. (Photo by Erica Barker)
It's only fitting to start a day of singing with an impromptu dance party. (Photo by Erica Barker)
Striking a pose (Photo by Erica Barker)

High school choir members give their introductions... (Photo by Erica Barker)
...before running through each song for the younger singers to learn. (Photo by Erica Barker)
Students learn dance moves correlating to each piece... (Photo by Erica Barker)
...from their "High School Helpers" who led them throughout the day. (Photo by Erica Barker)
Campers learn the rhythm and lyrics before giving it a shot. (Photo by Erica Barker)
Dance moves in action (Photo by Erica Barker)
Rehearsals, rehearsals, rehearsals (Photo by Erica Barker)
Practice makes perfect, especially with tricky lyrics... (Photo by Erica Barker)
...and intricate dance moves. (Photo by Erica Barker)
Campers participated in several games between singing sessions including this musical version of "hot potato" in which the song's beat determined the speed of passes. (Photo by Erica Barker)
More fun with musical "hot potato"... (Photo by Erica Barker)
...with a quick round of "Rock, Paper, Scissors" in between turns. (Photo by Erica Barker)
The "Rock, Paper, Scissors" tournament continues on. (Photo by Erica Barker)
Graves explains the Linton-Stockton High School Choir's upcoming trip to perform at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Erica Barker)
Third, fourth and fifth graders kicking off the performance with "Catch the Rhythm". (Photo by Erica Barker)
Singers 'catching the rhythm' (Photo by Erica Barker)
Getting their groove on (Photo by Erica Barker)
The third, fourth and fifth grade group performs "I Love This Little Old Planet". (Photo by Erica Barker)
(Photo by Erica Barker)
L O V E (Photo by Erica Barker)
"High School Helper" Gregory Jarman accompanies the younger group while performing "A Ram Sam Sam" on the soprano saxophone. (Photo by Erica Barker)
Kindergartners, first and second graders sing "Play That Music All Day Long" with choreographed dance moves. (Photo by Erica Barker)
All campers gathered on stage... (Photo by Erica Barker)
... to perform "I Wish You Music". (Photo by Erica Barker)
Campers look to their "High School Helpers" for guidance. (Photo by Erica Barker)