Fifth-Graders Take Master Class with 'American Idol' Finalist
Anwar Robinson shared tips for success in music and life during classes at middle school and ALT.
What does a young, inspired musician do after nearly rising to the top of TV fame as a finalist on Fox-TV's "American Idol"? If you're like Anwar Robinson, who didn't get enough votes to keep Carrie Underwood from winning the prize and national fame in 2005, you return to your second love: teaching. Robinson spent much of Wednesday offering his insights and experiences to Warren students, at Warren Middle School in the morning, then at Angelo L. Tomaso School in the afternoon, where fifth-grade students from all four elementary schools gathered to hear him. The classes first practiced singing with Robinson on the spiritual "Hush! Somebody's Calling My Name," during which Robinson coached the students on vocal dynamics and interpretation. "…
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