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A big thank you!
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Our 2008 Exhibition Series is sponsored by:
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Lafayette Convention & Visitors Commission |
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BNW:Music Artists
Ashleigh D'Aunoy
Andrea Kapell Loewy
Dave Trainer
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Ashleigh D'Aunoy - artist biography
Musical Journey - (9–12) This lesson can be tailored to fit the needs of your class. Using African music, and/or other musical traditions from around the world, we will explore the theme or topic of your choice. Suggested topics can include, bet are not limited to: storytelling, community, celebration, cultural exchange, colonization, popular culture... Hands-on discovery in music and dance may also be incorporated. (3 for 3 or 1 for 3)
West African Music and Dance - (K–12) Students will learn about the characteristics of West African music and dance, as well as its place and function in African society, through discussion of and hands-on participation in learning a drumming and dance style of the Ewe of Ghana, West Africa. Drums and other instruments will also be provided. (3 for 1 only)
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Andrea Kapell Loewy - artist biography
The Flute Comes Alive! - (5–8) Students are involved in a discussion of mood and feeling in music. The flute’s tone, technique, interpretation and expression are discussed. Concepts of acoustics are also included. (3 for 3)
The Magic Flute! - (1–4) Students interact with the performer through musical storytelling. The instruments of the flute family: piccolo, flute, alto flute, recorder and wooden flute are introduced, as well as musical concepts such as dynamics, timbre and rhythm. (3 for 3 or 1 for 3)
Music and the Flute - (9–12) Acoustics, music history and musical interpretation are all part of this presentation of the art and technique of the flute and the flute family. An introduction to representative composers and the literature of the flute is also provided. (3 for 3 or 1 for 3)
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Dave Trainer - artist biography
Good Clean Musical Fun! - (K–4) Students sing, clap and move to humorous original and traditional songs–sing-a-longs, call and response songs, nonsense songs, animal songs, food songs, etc. These pieces are presented with enthusiasm on any combination of instruments that David plays. Students can also work with David on their own original songs. In addition, he can provide a variety of homemade percussion instruments to inspire some great interactive rhythms with everyone involved. (3 for 3 or 1 for 3)
Music in History - (3–8) A presentation of songs and tunes in the historical context during which they were written and performed, this activity can be used in conjunction with many subjects of study, including the Civil War, the settling of the West, the Roaring 20s, etc. The presentation can also be used for the study of regions and geographic locales (Appalachia, New England, the Southwest, New Orleans, the Mississippi delta, etc.) (3 for 3 or 1 for 3)
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