Episode 35

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Published on:

26th Oct 2024

Loris Marcel and the IFS Passing Bell

The Story Behind Our Passing Bell

Host: Colin Dailey

Release Date: 26 October 2024

Episode Summary:

In this episode, Colin Dailey shares the delightful story behind the cheerful jingle that serves as the passing bell at the International French School (IFS). Inspired by Loris Marcel's composition, “There for Me,” listeners will learn about Loris’ journey from a student at IFS to his current pursuit of a PhD in (Photo)Electro Chemistry at Cambridge. Colin reflects on the role Loris’ music plays in the Parkour-ED podcast and the vibrant community at IFS.

Highlights:

  • Introduction to the Passing Bell: The history and significance of the jingle at IFS.
  • Meet Loris Marcel: A special mention of Loris, a former CE1 student, and his musical background.
  • Musical Inspiration: Loris’ inspiration from the song “You Are There” and the evolution of his melody.
  • Using “There for Me” in Parkour-ED: The story behind the theme music for the podcast and Loris’ contribution.
  • Colin’s Journey: An overview of Colin’s role at IFS and his experiences as a teacher and podcast host.
  • Community Engagement: An invitation to the IFS community to share their stories as guests on the podcast.
  • Support the Podcast: Encouragement to leave ratings and feedback on podcast platforms.

Closing Segment:

Listen at the end of the episode for the full version of “There for Me,” featuring Loris on piano, his brother on drums, and his father on bass. Surprise bonus track at the end!

Where to Listen:

Tune in to Parkour-ED on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Deezer, or your preferred podcast platform.

Contact Information:

Interested in being a guest or have questions? Reach out to Colin at colindailey@gmail.com.

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About the Podcast

Parkour-ED
How did we get here?
Parkour-Ed is an English Language Podcast that explores the paths taken by members of our community at IFS, the International French School (Singapore), formerly known as Le Lycée Français de Singapour, or LFS.

Anyone interested in education, multiculturalism, multilingualism, and expat life will enjoy Parkour - ED
We are all so different, and we come from various backgrounds and cultures. The goal of this podcast is to help us get to know each other by hearing the stories of how we all ended up here.

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Colin Dailey

Minnesota born, primary, middle, and high school bilingual Franco-American teacher at the International French School (Singapore) since 2006. Amateur podcaster and musician out of passion and curiosity.