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Author: Mr. John Punt

Embracing Humanity

January 27, 2023February 21, 2024 Mr. John Punt

It is often said that the arts are a means of sharing in the "human experience." And while I probably heard that phrase a few too many times in my high school literature class not to hear it as cliché, there is a part of me that appreciates this time-honored saying. Our curriculum places an… Continue reading Embracing Humanity →

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Spring is Coming

February 3, 2022 Mr. John Punt

At Seven Oaks Classical School, we've had our two winter concerts and, even though I've been planning this music since April, I finally saw a theme peeking through. It's a theme that frequently pops up in classic winter songs, including one we sang recently: Lo, how a rose e'er blooming / From tender stem hath… Continue reading Spring is Coming →

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