Interview with the IS Ruhr PY Choir Singers

The IS Ruhr PY Choir came to life in 2022 with just 6 members. Since then it has been growing and there are 9 singers now. So far the choir has been part of in-school performances as well as a visit to the German Red Cross Retirement Home for a sing-along with its residents. The participation in the “IS Ruhr Unplugged” event on Thursday, 26th October 2023 will be the choir’s first performance in front of a bigger audience.

Ms Karin Schistek, the IS Ruhr music teacher, leads the choir as part of the IS Ruhr’s After School Programme.

Ms Karin: Why do you sing in the choir?
Everyone: We like singing. It’s fun and relaxing.

Ms Karin: How is the choir different from singing in music class?
Aylin: In the choir we only sing and don’t do other music activities. I like that.
Lara and Melina: In the choir there are children from different classes and we like that.
Linus: In the choir we sing in the afternoon; that’s more fun than in the morning.
Loni: Singing in the choir is more relaxing, because it’s in the afternoon and not so chaotic.
Nathanael: In the choir we go straight to singing; there are no discussions beforehand.
Raissa: The choir is different, because kids here really WANT to sing and there are not so many kids.
Zoe: It’s easier to sing in the choir.
Zosia: Singing in the choir is more relaxing.

Ms Karin: Are you excited about the choir’s first performance next week?
Everyone: YES!!

Ms Karin: What will the choir sing?
Lara: Life is a Song

Ms Karin: Why did we choose this song?
Aylin: Because it’s happy and relaxing.
Lara: Because it’s in English.
Linus: Because it’s beautiful.
Loni: Because you feel good after singing the song
Nathanael: Because it’s happy and powerful.
Raissa: Because it’s an international song, a song for everybody, and for any mood.
Zosia, Zoe and Melina: Because it’s fun!

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You can see the IS Ruhr PY Choir and Moke Ame live at the IS Ruhr on 26 October. Come along! We are looking forward to seeing you.