CSAS ES is Celebrating Black History Month Through Music

Thursday, February 9th, 2023: Citizenship & Science Academy of Syracuse is celebrating Black History Month! In the music room, students are learning about black history through songs and stories celebrating black joy! Each grade level has a different focus. In Kindergarten, students are hearing stories about black musical artists like John Coltrane. Atoms in 2nd and 3rd grade are practicing a song written by Franklin Willis that was inspired by Martin Luther King JR's "I Have a Dream'' speech. In 4th and 5th grade, students are learning about freedom songs and writing their own medley.