Oakdale Elementary Students Enjoy The Arts At Instrument Fair

3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students at Oakdale Elementary got a chance to be exposed to the arts, thanks to a few volunteers from the community.

Have you ever heard of an instrument fair? The purpose of an instrument fair was to enlighten students on the joys of learning and playing a band instrument. The goal of this particular instrument fair was to educate the students on the instrument's style, features, and sound.

The instrument fair was spearheaded by the Eti Xi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.

92.9 WTUG's Mary K was in attendance showing the students her skills on the saxophone. she even had sheet music dating back to 1981.

Talk about a throwback!

105.1 The Block and 92.9 WTUG's Big Dawg DreDay was also at the instrument fair showing off his moves on the tuba.

The instrument fair was led by Elements Music Teacher at The Alberta School of Performing Arts, Kristian Simmons.

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Simmons spoke on how music played a big part in her development, "Music has always had a major impact on my life. Music isn't what I do, but it's who I am."

Simmons also serves as the Co-Chair for the Arts Committee for the Eta Xi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated. "God blessed me to bless others through song, and for that, I'm forever grateful. My peace, serenity, and happiness are found in music." Said Simmons.

The students had a chance to hear, feel, and experience a total of about 8 different musical instruments during the fair.
"I feel that the students thoroughly enjoyed the fair!" Simmons said when asked about the students' reception of the event.

"They were very excited from upon first entering the gym to leaving out at the end. They were very engaged and attentive during the informational part of the fair, and eager to participate during the performance showcase of the instrument."

Check out more pictures from the instrument fair below.