Disney Imagination Campus
Two charter buses, ten chaperones, ten “Mouseketeer Moms”, and fifty-one of our HCS 7th and 8th grade Warrior Band and Chorus students had an amazing field trip to the Disney Imagination Campus on Friday, October 24. Even though we left at 4 am, the students were wide awake to attend their Disney Imagination Campus workshops. (And play in the park, of course!)
The Warrior band workshop was under the direction of an esteemed Disney educator and professional musician. During their workshop, the students were challenged to sight-read several short selections from various Disney movies, including Cars 2. They were given the opportunity to record their songs, using state-of-the-art recording studio equipment, and watch them being played back along with the Disney movie clip. This was our first year to take the band, and the students made me so proud. They showed excellent rehearsal ethic, perseverance, and determination as they put their music skills to use.
The Warrior choir attended a workshop that was designed to give them a “Broadway magic” experience. The students were tasked to learn the song, “Belle” from Beauty and the Beast, before we arrived. In the workshop, they worked with a choreographer and a musical director to cast the scene, learn the choreography, create characters, and perform for the chaperones. The level of excellence and effort that the students displayed was incredible! The Disney educators recognized and complimented our program here at HCS, which is a testament to these students.
Thank you to all of the HCS community for supporting our trip! We had an amazing time and look forward to showcasing our progress in our upcoming concerts. We hope you’ll join us!
Joanna Banta
Performing Arts Director, Chapel Coordinator, Kingdom Builders Advisor
