"Sound Painting" Chamber Music Assembly Program
Description
Presented by The Playground Ensemble, students create music in a spontaneous and improvisatory way using this unique hand gesture language. Playground musicians teach students hand gestures and then make music together. By the end of the session, students will be performing, composing, conducting, and laughing! This system works regardless of training, skill level or genre preference and meets Colorado State Standards for composition, performance, and improvisation. Thanks to generous funding from the Denver County SCFD, this program is available free of charge to any elementary school in the City and County of Denver.
Offered At
Friends of Chamber Music
Friends of Chamber Music sponsors school assembly performances by professional chamber music ensembles (string trios/quartets, brass ensembles, etc.). These concerts combine age-appropriate music theory with accessible classical music.
In addition to concerts (assembly format), we also work with schools on longer-term residencies, offering targeted, interactive instruction based on the specific needs of a classroom teacher.
Performances are presented primarily in Denver Public Schools and are available for all grade levels. We offer these performances free of charge for DPS Schools, thanks to funding from the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District.
Details
Subjects
Music, Instrumental Music
Capacity
250 students, 1 chap. per 25 stu.
Duration
50 min.
Activity
School Based Program
Grades
K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Price Options
$0.00 per Group for Public School
$0.00 per Group for Private School