Program Description
It may seem as American as apple pie, but the banjo has its roots in Mali, Africa while the guitar comes from Spain and many percussion rhythms can be traced to Cuba and South America. In this interactive program, musician Curtis Blues plays musical instruments from around the world, demonstrating how American popular music springs from many different cultures and countries. Students will learn how different cultures approached building instruments from their unique environments and how their choices still influence the music we listen to today.
Information
Audience Limit: 200
Program Length: 50 Minutes
Appropriate for Grades:
- Kindergarten
- Grade 1
- Grade 2
- Grade 3
- Grade 4
- Grade 5
- Grade 6
- Grade 7
- Grade 8
- Grade 9
- Grade 10
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
Price
Assembly Price: $725.00
Assembly Back-to-Back Price: $1,075.00
Program Availability
Curtis Blues is a touring artist from Arlington, Virginia. Please contact Aisha Noel, Programs and Community Engagement Manager, at 757-961-3737 to discuss tour availability!
Technical Requirements
Technical requirements are flexible based on the host’s capabilities.
Program Restrictions
The program is only available as a Virtual Arts Experience at this time.
