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Music Makes the World Go 'Round
MuZette flute & cello duo MuZette takes us on a musical journey around the world. During this concert and lecture demonstration, students will see and hear many wind instruments from around the world. They will see and hear a 100+ year old string instrument, and see & hear a modern flute. In addition, the artists will demonstrate how ancient instruments from Perusia, Ireland, Africa, American & Italy sound, using native songs & new songs. Pan pipes, pennywhistle, shakuhachi, fife, recorder, ocarina and Indian flute are some of the instruments showcased. Each instrumental song tells a tale about the time period it is from, and MuZette delights and engages its young audience with anecdotes and listening activities for each one. Selections are chosen from the following repertoire: IRELAND: George Brabazon (O’Carolan). June Apple (trad). SCOTLAND: Scotland the Brave. My Bonnie. WALES: Ashgrove. GERMANY: D Ocarina: Beethoven's Ode to Joy. Amazing Grace (small ocarina). Bach, JS: Musette & Minuet; Gigue from Suite #1 in G Major for Solo Cello. ENGLAND: Greensleeves. Norwegian Wood. FRANCE: Downfall of Paris.ITALY: Corrente (Corelli). AFRICA: Shakuhachi (Ceremonial Melody). ISRAEL: Siman Tov Umazel Tov & Dodi Li. GREECE: Mi Me Pismatoves. AMERICAN INDIAN: Indian Ceremonial Flute. Blessings for Birth/Death/Courtship. AMERICA: The Girl I Left Behind Me. original compositions by Tom Reese (Kendall's Waltz, Darby’s Jig or Lullaby in Clay).
Curriculum Links: Music, World cultures, History Grades: K-12 Audience Size: Any Special Requirements: Electrical outlet, 2 armless chairs Available: Year-round Curriculum Guide: Available on-line (click link)
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