Kid Pan Alley Video From Patrick Henry
The classes of Patrick Henry held a concert on Friday performing songs that they had written as part of Kid Pan Alley program. Every word in all the songs was written by the children and they established the rhythm. Paul Reisler and Paddy Dougherty facilitated the writing process, added the guitar and helped with the singing. The video below was made before the concert and the lyrics are amazing.
The melody has popped back into my head repeatedly this weekend. And when I saw it live, I very nearly choked up. Very neat program that was donated to PHSSA and a great exercise in creativity.
It’s good to know that programs like Kid Pan Alley and people like Paul Reisler exist. Congratulations to the kids…very touching lyrics.
This was a wonderful night for everyone involved. Am still amazed that these songs were written in just two 45 minutes sessions!
It was ALL SO AMAZING. Never underestimate the power of a child. These little faces lit up the whole auditorium as well as their guests. How fortunate we are for PHSSA and people like Paul Reisler and Mr. Jacquemin.