Our daily lives are immersed in rhythm—aural and visual, temporal and spatial, and at times invisible. Whether you feel a strong connection to rhythm or sometimes struggle to find the beat, this professional learning session invites educators to explore the joy, complexity, and cultural richness of rhythm through playful, embodied practice. Participants will engage with […]
Jammin Djembe Folktale Sizzle carries the audience on a storytelling journey across Africa, the Caribbean and the Canary Islands. This dynamic and interactive performance uses dialogue, and various percussion instruments and flutes for sound design and music, along with dance and choreography to articulate and animate the storytelling. The performance includes interactive elements including repetitive call-and-response, prompts […]
This interactive 45-minute assembly introduces students to the music, traditional instruments and cultural traditions of the Silk Road and Anatolia through live performance and storytelling. Using instruments such as oud, qanun, tambour, guitar, and percussion, students experience how music connects different cultures, languages, and histories across Turkey, the Middle East, and the Mediterranean. The program […]
The Evolution of Classical Music — Renaissance to Today Classical-ish offers students an engaging exploration of the evolution of Western classical music from the Renaissance through contemporary styles. Through performance and storytelling, students experience Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionist, jazz-influenced, and popular styles, discovering how musical ideas transform across time. This program makes historical music […]
Latin Rhythms is a dynamic percussion residency designed to introduce students to the rhythmic foundations of Latin American music while fostering creativity, collaboration, and cultural understanding. Throughout the residency, students begin by learning essential rhythmic building blocks, the foundational patterns that shape many Latin genres. Through immersive, hands-on instruction, they internalize pulse, subdivision, syncopation, and […]
The drums of Korea tell the story of the country. Where is Korea? What language is spoken there? What does its music sound like? What makes it similar to the culture here and what sets it apart? I’ll take students on a journey to answer these questions. We will have the opportunity to learn about […]
It is often impossible to pinpoint the exact origin or creator of a folk song. This makes folk songs, unlike pop songs, belong to no one person, but rather have a group ownership by the people who keep them alive. It’s like a family inside joke where nobody can quite remember which aunt, uncle, or […]
The Art of Bharatanatyam Dance provides an active form of exercise that has positive effects, for physical, mental and emotional well-being. During this residency with Indian Dancer Ramya Tirumalai, students will experience a combination of history, storytelling, movement vocabulary, cultural history and legacy. Through the traditions of Bharatanatyam dance, students will engage with classical Indian […]
Historically general and instrumental music education in the United States has been influenced most by Western and European cultural traditions and art. This in-person two-part workshop will be a dynamic experience designed to help teachers, administrators, and music and instrumental instructors enhance music instruction from a student-centered, diverse, and culturally responsive lens. Educators will: Experience […]
This workshop introduces AI image generators and their potential to enhance creativity across subjects, including art, literacy, science, and math. Participants will explore various tools, engage in hands-on experimentation, and brainstorm classroom applications. They will gain firsthand experience with this technology and develop strategies for integrating it into their teaching practices. The session aligns with […]
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