Kids Are Heroes Day Spotlight: Oakdale Owls

Posted by Gabe on September 2, 2011 under KAH Day 2011, Kids are Heroes | Be the First to Comment

This is the third installment of our series showcasing all the wonderful volunteers who are lending us their skills and talents for Kids Are Heroes Day 2011. The Oakdale Owls will make their third appearance this year and they are always a highlight of the day. We are excited to have them perform the Kids Are Heroes theme song for the first time live on stage.

From their musical director, Jessica Fitzwater:

“The Oakdale Singing Owls is the inclusive chorus from Oakdale Elementary in Ijamsville, MD, directed by music teacher Jessica Fitzwater. These 4th and 5th graders meet once a week before school to work on their singing and performance skills and to prepare for multiple performances throughout the year. During the 2010-2011 school year they had the unique opportunity to participate in the premiere performance of the brand new Kids are Heroes theme song, by Chip Richter. They are so excited to perform this song, along with other inspirational works, at this year’s Kids are Heroes Day. Thanks for the opportunity, Kids are Heroes! “

In May of 2011 the kids performed our theme song for a video. It turned out beautifully — here is the result.