Chorus Performs Carmina Burana

We take the whole semester to build and learn to control the robots. It may look slow-going but programming how a robot moves and turns is not straightforward and draws on physics and math concepts that need scaffolding for the Fourth Grade. To code this type of movement also means understanding rotation and the degrees of rotation, as well as both the metric and standard systems of measurement.

It is our hope that at the end of the course the boys will be able to more deeply understand what robots are and how they are used in the real world across industries. We also want them to become comfortable with following directions, solving problems collaboratively, iterating solutions, and learning from their mistakes to grow their skills.

Collaborative problem-solving

A slide from a robotics lesson

Musica Viva NY and our Allen-Stevenson Select Chorus brought the audience at All Souls Church to their feet! This autumnal performance of Carl Orff’s iconic work, Carmina Burana, was nothing short of extraordinary and merited the lengthy standing ovation it received.

Praised by The New York Times, Musica Viva’s Chamber Choir of professional singers was joined by two deft pianists and a rousing percussion section. Allen-Stevenson’s boys held their own with the pros and sang like a chorus of angels!

Ms. Demko, A-S Music Department Head, once again applied her talent and expertise to bring out the very best in our boys. We are grateful to her for creating this unique opportunity for our students to perform before a full audience for what was certainly an evening to remember.

A-S Select Chorus performing with Musica Viva NY

Enjoy listening to an excerpt from the performance.