BANJO WITH PASTOR TOM!
Today we really enjoyed having a banjo assembly with Pastor Tom in the Sanctuary at First Presbyterian church!
Pastor Tom taught us a little about the banjo, it's origins, and showed us some fun tunes! The children enjoyed listening to the banjo and got to touch the strings and do a little dancing. We also had a fun banjo coloring sheet that was sent to classrooms after the assembly!
Did you know that there are banjos made from dried pumpkins and other large gourds? It is believed that the banjo originated in West Africa, and was made popular here by African Americans in slavery. In modern times, it is found in many different types of music, but bluegrass and country have made the banjo a staple instrument!
Check out the pictures and video below!
