| | | Cuiken Primary Carol Concert - 14 December |
Cuiken Primary School Choir
The
families of Cuiken Primary gathered in St. Mungo's on Monday 14th
December for their Christmas Carol Concert. The children read the
nativity story with Cuiken's music specialist Elaine Callaghan playing
the piano to lead the carol singing. The Rev Ian Cathcart read the
lesson, and had a little something extra for the children.
Head
teacher Joanna Taylor started off the evening introducing the Rev Ian
Cathcart, Keira and Hannah, who started the story with the angel
Gabriel visiting Mary to tell her she would bear the son of God. We
followed Mary and Joseph on their trip from Nazareth to Bethlehem for
the census.
 Everyone
joined in 'O Little Town of Bethlehem', followed by 'Once in Royal
David's City'. We then heard of the Shepherds visit by the angels
to guide them to the stable. Silent night and Away in a Manger were
then sung, supported by the school choir, and the student musicians
playing trumpets, horns, cello and recorders. The story continued with
the three wise men following the star, with gifts for the new born
King. The story concluded with 'Joy to the World'.
But all was
not finished. The Rev Ian Cathcart spoke to the children and, in true
'teacher' mode ran a little quiz, with questions such such as who
remembered the name of the angel that visited Mary? How long did it
take to travel from Nazareth to Bethlehem ? Ian had the biggest
bag of chocolate gold coins to give out as prizes.
 The
musicians got 'on stage' to lead 'Hosanna Rock, Hosanna Roll' which is
a favourite at Cuiken school. We then listened as they played
'White Christmas', followed by the choir singing 'The Holly and the
Mistletoe'. The cello's returned with 'Jolly Old Saint Nicholas',
and everyone got together again for another school favourite 'Reindeer
on the Roof'.
The children displayed their French knowledge
singing 'Vive le Vent' (long live the wind) to the tune of
'jingle bells' played by the cellists. After two verses the words
changed to 'jingle bells,. The concert closed with 'We wish you a Merry
Christmas'. The departing families children each got a bag of chocolate
gold coins.
It was good to see such young talented children
performing, and playing musical instruments not only well, but so
confidently. Penicuik is blessed with such talent, at both the High
School and Beeslack. These Cuiken children will be able to extend their
musical skills as they progress into secondary education, thanks
to the progressive musical departments at both these secondary
schools.
Thanks to all who supported the event and have a happy Christmas.
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