Fairbairn's CBC Classroom Music Challenge submission makes top 10

Senator Joyce Fairbairn Middle School’s submission for this year’s CBC Classroom Music Challenge has made the top 10.
It features the song, A Little Bit Happy, performed by the school’s Grade 6-8 Concert Band/Falcons Samba Squad).
The school is a finalist in Category 5: Junior Instrumental (grades 7-10). The winning school will earn $3,000 in new musical instruments, along with a plaque.
The top 10 finalists can be found here: FINALISTS. 
The creative talents of the students is showcased in a dynamic and innovative performance, with collaboration between Band 6, 7 and 8 students and the Falcon Samba Squad — the Brazilian drumming ensemble, along with live electronic beat-making performed by students.
Under the direction of band director Kyle Harmon, the students fused traditional rhythms with modern electronic elements to create a unique rendition of a song by a Canadian artist.
The project highlights the diversity and creativity of the music program and celebrates the power of collaboration and cultural appreciation.
The performance demonstrates the vibrant energy of Fairbairn’s music program and the dedication of the young musicians.
Song arrangement was provided by Kyle Harmon and Kathy Zaborsky and audio engineering and audio mix work was done by Michael Ayotte.
Drone footage was captured by Brad Greve, while video footage was taken by Keith Miller and Sarah Harmon. Video editing was completed by Kyle Harmon.
For a video on how the project all came together, please click on this link: FAIRBAIRN CBC.
For more information about the Canadian Music Class Challenge please visit: http://cbcmusic.ca/musicclass