Article: Elder Inspiration: Kids Sing for Their Elders

February 21, 2009

Elder inspiration: Kids sing for their elders
By KARI KNUTSON | kknutson@winonadailynews.com

RIDGEWAY, Minn. — Kids at Ridgeway Community School have been listening to their elders a little more closely lately.

The students interviewed four elders from their community and wrote songs based on their lives with the help of artist-in-residence Larry Long.

Ridgeway Community School fourth and fifth graders sing "Always Tell the Truth" with artist in residence Larry Long, right, Friday as they practice for their performance in the evening. Students, with the help of Long, interviewed community elders and then wrote a song based on each elders’ life story. Read article...

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