[“Caldwell-Guthrie
Elementary student Mykah Moody (left) portraying 'Treemonisha,' the
title character of an opera by Scott Joplin, during a dress rehearsal
at Germantown United Methodist Church before performing for friends
and family Friday night. The show is being presented by the fifth
grade class.” (Photo by Kyle Kurlick)]
The Commercial
Appeal
Memphis, Tennessee
By Lela Garlington
Posted March 3,
2012
“Scott Joplin's 'Treemonisha' was the first operetta
performed by the fifth-graders at Caldwell-Guthrie Elementary, but it
may not be their last with the help of tutors and coaches from
Germantown United Methodist Church. For the past three years, GUMC
coaches have helped second-graders improve their reading and math
skills at the Downtown school, 951 Chelsea.
“When they learned
the school's principal dreamed of performing 'Treemonisha,' the
church decided to perform double-duty and assist with that as well.
The coaches also supplied the costumes and worked on the sets with
the children.”
"'The story of
'Treemonisha' shows how education can set people free from gangs of
cheaters and thieves,' Principal LaWanda Hill said. 'It talks about
character and pride and how being educated is worth striving for. I
loved the story the first time I read it.'" [Scott Joplin (c.1867-1917) is
featured at AfriClassical.com]
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