DoReWe Diary #29

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May 16
4 min read

Updated: 6 days ago

REGIONAL AWARD FOR A MUSICAL AND MUSICAL ESCAPE ROOM

April 2025

Dear DoReWe members and music enthusiasts,

Welcome to the twenty-ninth edition of our DoReWe Diary. We hope you will enjoy reading it. We envite you to continue writing to us and to follow us on Facebook in Instagram.

In this edition we are excited to share the following stories with you:

DO RE WE NEWS: Musical recieves a silver award at the regional Kekec Festival / Musical escape room

FANTASTIC TIP: Songs in a foreign language

SONATA FROM THE STREET: Responses of Tom Brejc Primary School students after watching the Musical

LALA QUIZ: Musical inspiration

TINY TREASURES: Family day video recap

DO RE WE NEWS

Musical receives a silver award at the regional Kekec Festival

On Wednesday, April 9, the musical Ella’s Impossible Dream lit up the stage of the Kamnik Cultural Centre in all its theatrical splendor, as students from DoReWe School of Musical, dancers from Ana Ballet School, and members of the Šinšin Dance Club performed at the regional-level Kekec Festival of Children’s Theatre Groups.

Even before the performance began, there was a special energy in the air — a feeling of anticipation, pride, and support. Once again, Kamnik showed that it knows how to stand by its young creators and offer them a heartfelt audience. The hall was filled with students from Tom Brejc Primary School and Fran Albreht Primary School, whose enthusiastic presence created a truly positive atmosphere. Their loud cheers and thunderous applause were the final touch to an already memorable event.

The young actors and dancers managed to bring the story to life on stage with heartfelt dedication that moved both young and adult audience members alike. Their energy, musical talent, and stage presence proved that with hard work and a love for the arts, even seemingly impossible dreams can come true.

Following the conclusion of the performance, the event was honored by the presence of Mr. Tone Ftičar, the regional representative of JSKD, who addressed the audience with warm and encouraging words. He offered high praise to the performers and their mentors, and, as a token of recognition, presented the DoReWe group with a silver award, symbolizing artistic excellence and the dedication of young creators.

On this occasion, we extend our sincere congratulations to the entire team of the Kamnik Regional Branch of JSKD for the outstanding execution of the two-day event, which featured no less than 11 theatrical performances. The participants of the Kekec Festival — who came to Kamnik from Kranj, Škofja Loka, Tržič, Kranjska Gora, Kroška Bela, Kropa, Mojstrana, and other places across Gorenjska — were clearly impressed by the event’s organization and the vibrant atmosphere in Kamnik. Once again, we have proven that Kamnik is a town of culture.

Musical escape room

In April, a very special birthday party took place at the premises of DoReWe Music School, one that the participants will remember for a long time. This time, the birthday girl and her friends embarked on a unique musical adventure in the form of an escape room titled The Lost Melody.

Upon entering the cleverly transformed music classroom, the children found themselves in a world of puzzles, hidden clues, and mysterious musical challenges. To uncover the lost melody, they had to use their knowledge of notes, rhythm, and instruments, while also demonstrating teamwork and perseverance. They successfully escaped the room! The tasks were designed to spark curiosity, encourage logical thinking, and nurture a love for music — all wrapped in plenty of fun and laughter.

FANTASTIC TIP

#29 Listening to and singing songs in a foreign language

Have you ever found yourself effortlessly singing the chorus of an English song, even though you can barely form a simple sentence in the language? Music has an incredible power when it comes to language learning — a fact supported by numerous studies.

Music Enhances Language Learning

Studies from the University of Edinburgh and the University of Helsinki have shown that people who learned a foreign language through singing remembered words more effectively and pronounced them more accurately than those who learned through traditional methods. Rhythm, melody, and repetition help store information more easily in the brain.

Listening to songs in a foreign language strengthens listening comprehension, expands vocabulary, and fosters positive feelings toward the language.

Singing Offers More Than Just Words

Beyond language development, singing boosts confidence, sharpens musical hearing, enhances rhythm awareness, and fosters cultural understanding. Songs connect us with the culture behind the language and broaden our perspective on the world.

Summer School of Musical: Learning English Through Music and Play

At DoReWe, we put these benefits into practice — during our Summer School of Musical, children practice English in a fun and creative way through singing, movement, and play. Along the way, they develop both language and acting skills, and most importantly, confidence in speaking and expressing themselves in a foreign language.

If you want your child to learn English without stress — with plenty of fun and creativity — music is the perfect place to start.

SONATA FROM THE STREET

Encouraging Messages from 4th Grade Students of Tom Brejc Primary School After watching the Musical Ella’s Impossible Dream at the Regional Kekec Festival of Children’s Theatre Groups:

"Your performance was wonderful — maybe even fantastic. I hope to be part of the musical next year, too. I wish you many more inspiring performances." Hana

"Dear DoReWe team, I would like to thank you for the amazing performance. You all worked so hard. I wish you even more outstanding shows in the future." Mia

"Thank you for all the effort you put into the singing, dancing, the opera, and of course the acting. I really enjoyed watching the performance." Olivija

"You beautifully told the story of little elephant Ella, who dreamed her dreams. You were dreaming, too — and those dreams have come true or will come true soon. Keep following that beautiful path. :)" Tina