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We wear our chorus polos (royal blue with the white chorus emblem) with khaki pants,capris,skirts, or acceptable shorts for our concerts and field trip performances.  Chorus shirts are for sale for $12 beginning August 25. 
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In Case of Emergency - my cell is 704 692-7423

 "Playing for Change - Stand by Me"

Playing for Change -Imagine

Questions

  1. Although the song "Imagine" is musically simple and repetitive, it is considered a powerful song.  Why?  What has made this song popular?
  2. Name three instruments used in this song (remember, an instrument is ANYTHING used to make music). Were the instruments what you would consider traditional or not? 
  3. Who was your favorite performer and why?
  4. Several music schools were shown in this video.  Given the opportunity, would you attend a music school? Why or why  not?
  5. Name four of the locations of the musicians featured in this song.
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