World Arts Woodwind Institute 2015
About the Program
The World Arts Woodwind Institute offered Santa Fe middle school students an exploration of global music and supporting arts traditions with applications for woodwind performance. Students participated in a global survey of arts and culture, weekly woodwind lessons, weekly percussion lessons, and performance preparation. The program included a culinary workshop and culminated in a final public performance.
Program Schedule
WEEK 1: JUNE 2 - GLOBAL ARTS INTRODUCTION 1pm - 4pm, Warehouse 21
Introduction to Music of the World / Introduction to West African Percussion / Introduction to Solfege / Instrument Checkup
WEEK 2: JUNE 9 - HIMALAYAS 1pm - 4pm, Warehouse 21
Introduction to Music and Theatre of the Himalayas / Large Ensemble Rehearsal / West African Percussion Rehearsal / Ramayana Stories and Character Face Painting
WEEK 3: JUNE 16 - CULINARY WORKSHOP 10am - 6pm, Camino Lejo Site
5:30pm: MINI FACULTY PERFORMANCE and PRESENTATION OF TAPAS
Walking Field Trip to the Museum of International Folk Art / Small Ensemble Rehearsals / Tibetan Mandalas and Sand Painting
WEEK 4: JUNE 23 - BRAZIL 1pm - 4pm, Warehouse 21
Introduction to Brazilian Choro Music / Ensemble and Percussion Rehearsals
WEEK 5: JUNE 30 - NEW ORLEANS 1pm - 4pm, Warehouse 21
Introduction to Dixieland Jazz / Ensemble and Percussion Rehearsals
WEEK 6: JULY 7 - JEWISH DIASPORA 1pm - 4pm, Warehouse 21
Introduction to Klezmer and Sephardic Music / Ensemble and Percussion Rehearsals
WEEK 8: JULY 14 - CHINA 1pm - 4pm, Warehouse 21
Introduction to Chinese Instrumental Music and Chinese Opera / Guqin Composition Project / Ensemble and Percussion Rehearsals
WEEK 9: JULY 21 - JAPAN 1pm - 4pm, Warehouse 21
Introduction to Noh Theatre / Noh Mask Making and Composition Project / Ensemble and Percussion Rehearsals
WEEK 10: JULY 28 - BALKANS 1pm - 4pm, Warehouse 21
Introduction to Music and Dance from the Balkans / Balkan Song and Dance Workshop / Ensemble, Vocal, and Percussion Rehearsals
WEEK 11: AUGUST 4 - CULTURES OF THE SOUTHWEST 1pm - 4pm, Warehouse 21
Introduction to Music of the Southwest / Native Flute Composition Project / Ensemble, Vocal, and Percussion Rehearsals
WEEK 12: AUGUST 11 - WEST AFRICA 1pm - 4pm, Warehouse 21
Introduction to the Music and Dance of West Africa / Batik and Tie-Dye Workshop / Ensemble, Vocal, and Percussion Rehearsals
Community Performance and Exhibition
Photo Gallery
