Life Without Music: The Story of Music in Afghanistan
Last changed: 08/14/2017 6:53pm4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 | Music |
Music | English Social Studies |
Both Grade Level and Arts/PE Program | Alignment |
1 | 60 min |
1 | 60 min |
In-School Workshop | |
All Year | |
$10 | 0 |
no | Phone , In-Person , Email |
Handouts
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None necessary
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Normal classroom set up with space cleared at front of classroom for two musicians.
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I CAN respond to a writing prompt while articulating my own cultural experience in relation to music.
I CAN clap a popular Afghan rhythm and accompany a song. I CAN understand how a civilization/nation's music reflect its culture and history. I CAN relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding. I CAN share my written response out loud with others. |
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Did you know that all music was entirely banned in Afghanistan until the mid 2000s, and remains forbidden in much of the country today? What does the suppression of culture and freedom of expression do to a society? Why do people listen to music at all? In this program, students will interact with musicians and reflect on the role of music in their own lives while learning about Afghanistan’s harrowing struggle against cultural oppression. They will also respond to a brief writing prompt. To begin, musicians playing violin and viola will play a medley of tunes popular in North America. While listening, students will check off on a handout which songs they recognize. They will then share in small groups, identifying their favorite songs as well as a song they heard on their way to school. They will identify three places where they hear music on a typical day, and they will combine all these findings into a written response. Next, they will learn about how music was (and still is) entirely banned in Afghanistan. They will compare the experience of a school child in America versus that of a child in silent Afghanistan. Students will discuss with the musicians (who have lived in Afghanistan) the importance of music in any society, and what happens when that right is taken away. They will conclude by participating in a popular Afghan rhythm, which they will use to accompany the musicians as they perform an Afghan song on violin and an Afghan instrument called the zerbagali. The musicians will part by challenging students to complete a “24 Hours Without Music Challenge”. Teacher will be left with an optional handout where students can journal later about their experience attempting this challenge.
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Total time can be flexible, from 40 to 60 minutes.
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Caregivers are welcome to visit any classroom during the workshop.
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