Thursday, February 23

Ice Skating!

Yesterday was third grade's field trip to the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and the Pettit Ice Center.

We started our day at the MSO where the children were able to listen to, and learn about, parts of several of Mozart's operas as well as others inspired by Mozart.  Music included pieces from The Magic Flute, The Marriage of Figero, and even West Side Story.  The children all behaved wonderfully and seemed to enjoy it.

After leaving the symphony, we went to the Pettit National Ice Center to ice skate.  Each year I am amazed at how much better the children get after only a short time on the ice.  Children always start the session hugging the walls, but end it skating around like pros.  Some even started skating backwards! 

To see more pictures, visit: https://picasaweb.google.com/jmborzick/2012PettitIceSkating#