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to enhance children’s learning with creative resources from the arts community.
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Gerardo Calderon
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This close-up look at Latin American instruments and heritage can be presented in English, Spanish or bilingually.
• Zampoñas: Students explore the history of the zampoña (panpipe), create their own and learn a simple Andean melody.
• Strings of the Americas: Students look at how the arrival of Europeans influenced native cultures, instrument design and music.
• Ethnic Music Alive: Students learn how ancient cultures are inspired by nature to make instruments and to create music.
• Talking with Percussion: Students learn about the origin of drums, how they were assembled and the basic rhythms used to communicate.
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Grade Levels: |
2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12 |
Max. Audience: |
30 |
Single Price: |
$80.00 |
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30 |
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$160.00 |
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| Grupo Condor ensemble leader Gerardo Calderon teaches students
about one of the oldest instruments used by the native people of the
Andes Mountains. They examine zampoñas made of clay, copper, gold,
bamboo and condor feathers, then craft their own out of plastic pipe.
This residency culminates with an informal student recital. |
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Grade Levels: |
2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12 |
Max. Audience: |
30 |
Cost per session: |
$60.00 |
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| Students explore rhythm in a variety of ways while learning about the
role of the tambor de agua/water drum in ancient Mexican cultures.
Gerardo leads exercises to develop physical coordination and students
investigate visual symbols by inventing clapping rhythms. They paint
the water drums with geometric and numerical symbols, then practice
basic percussion techniques with Gerardo. This five-session residency
can culminate in a performance for peers or families. |
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Grade Levels: |
2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12 |
Max. Audience: |
30 |
Cost per session: |
$60.00 |
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Classroom Workshops
