In their third year with the Christmas Pageant, the 3rd Grade is ready for a major role. From the opening processional of “O Come, All Ye Faithful,” to the recessional of “Joy To The World,” the 3rd Grade Choir is truly the glue that holds the Pageant together. Singing their eleven songs from the choir loft, the 3rd graders’ beautiful singing is heard throughout the Pageant. We give a great deal of attention to vocal technique, including breathing, diction and tone. They also gain experience in learning how to follow a conductor and how to project their voices. Next year, they look forward to taking a leading role in the Pageant. In the new year, 3rd grade will learn about music notation, ostinatos and Spanish culture with “Aguinaldo,” tempo changes with “Train Is A-Comin’” and how melodies move by steps, skips and repeated notes, groovin’ to “The Loco-Motion!”