In the Sixth Grade Chamber Choir the students are singing several nature songs. "Bye Bye Dodo," by John Forster is a sixth grade favorite. Here are some comments on the song and it's impact on the children:

Katherine and Lesley said, " The song helps us to understand how important it is to care about the environment and the animals around us. The song has a great tune and the words are easy to learn."

Leigh and Tracey said, "It helps to remind us about how to save endangered species."

Sami and Suzi said, "It helps us remember the animals that are endangered."

As you can see, The Elisabeth Morrow Sixth Grade Chamber Choir is one of the most enjoyable lessons of the day. Here is a copy of the lyrics:
 

The dodo was slow. He stayed on the ground.  Tasted great on a plate beautifully browned.  We hounded that bird, chased him around. Finally one day he could not be found.      Bye Bye, Dodo. Dodo, bye bye.  So sad to say goodbye.  Oh Dodo, me oh my.
The rhino is large, as large as a barge. Weighs a ton, loves to run. Look at her charge. Her home's on the plain but the pain's on the wane. That is why so few rhinoceroses remain.     Don't go, Rhino. Rhino, don't go. We'd miss you ever so. Oh Rhino please don't go.
The king of the sky, way up on his crag, Recently even he started to sag. But just in the nick, we helped him pull through. Now more and more eagles soar out in the blue.     Fly high, Eagle. Eagle, fly high. Go forth and multiply. Oh regal eagle, fly.

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