To promote red culture, inspire patriotic sentiments among students, and showcase the vibrant spirit of children in the new era, Youxian District Dongyuan Primary School held its fourth "Dongyuan Red, Life Shines" class choir and instrumental competition on December 26. The event used the spirit of red culture as its foundation and art education as its vehicle, extending music lessons from the classroom to the stage, allowing every child to experience the charm of art through participation and build collective strength through cooperation.
The theme "Dongyuan Red" signifies the passing down of the red spirit rooted in the fertile soil of the East through generations, while "Life Shines" symbolizes every individual life radiating brilliance under the nourishment of art. The competition was organized by class with full student participation, aiming to deepen patriotic education through collective artistic practice, enhance students' aesthetic literacy, and foster a harmonious and uplifting campus cultural atmosphere.
In addition to songs from textbooks, class choir performances included classics and contemporary red songs such as "Red Red Sun," "Chinese Characters, Chinese People," and "Beijing Welcomes You," complemented by original school songs. With clear, youthful voices, the children expressed their patriotic feelings, and with unified harmonies, they demonstrated class cohesion. On stage, red scarves fluttered, eyes were determined, and music and emotion blended seamlessly.
During the instrumental ensemble segment, classes fully utilized what they learned in music lessons, performing on a variety of instruments from agile small percussion to melodious melodicas, and from classical guitars to clear-toned hand chimes, creating rich auditory layers with simple instruments. Some classes innovatively integrated ancient poetry recitation, body percussion, and instrumental performance, showcasing the charm of diverse artistic expression and highlighting the solid musical foundation of Dongyuan students.
The competition adhered to the principle of "including everyone," ensuring every child was a protagonist on the stage. Music teachers provided careful guidance during and after class, helping students with different traits find their place in rhythm, melody, and cooperation. Music was deeply integrated with language arts and moral education, with many classes incorporating red stories and classic poems into their performances, transforming art from a mere display of skill into a vehicle for emotional communication and value shaping. Parents actively participated in costume design and prop making, creating a warm atmosphere of school-family collaboration both inside and outside the venue.
Inheriting the red gene and playing the magnificent movement of life, a relevant person in charge of Youxian District Dongyuan Primary School stated that this competition was a vivid practice of the school's aesthetic education work. In the future, the school will continue to advance through the dual-track model of "classroom + activities," guided by "Dongyuan Red, New Science and Education," to develop more art courses that integrate traditional culture, red genes, and the spirit of the times, enabling every child to discover, express, and illuminate themselves through music. Let us look forward to more lives dancing like musical notes and shining like stars on this fertile ground of aesthetic education!
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