Wanted: Pirates!
Wanted: Pirates!
Students are introduced to musical scoring for films—music specifically composed to assist storytelling, underscore emot... Read more
28 Oct 2013
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5mins
The Sounds of Silence
The Sounds of Silence
Students learn composers often write music to inspire listeners to think or meditate. They are introduced to different t... Read more
21 Oct 2013
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7mins
Tell Me a Story
Tell Me a Story
Students learn that composers sometimes use music to “paint” or depict the action, characters, and setting of a story by... Read more
14 Oct 2013
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7mins
The Voice of the Violin
The Voice of the Violin
Students learn about the history of the violin, its distinct role in the orchestra, and its ability to resemble human “s... Read more
7 Oct 2013
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8mins
Who's Talking?
Who's Talking?
Students learn about the composer’s selection of the right “voice” or instrumentation from the four sections of the orch... Read more
30 Sep 2013
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9mins
Introduction
Introduction
Students are introduced to the concept of music as a language and how music is able to tell stories, convey emotions, an... Read more
23 Sep 2013
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4mins
Meet Nick and Ankush
Meet Nick and Ankush
Meet Nick Kendall, violin soloist and host, and Ankush Kumar Bahl, conductor, as they welcome you to The Kennedy Center ... Read more
16 Sep 2013
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3mins