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MAKE IT, SHAKE IT, TAKE IT / Students Create A Musical Instrument

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Program Description:
Every student makes their own, Latin-style "ganza" , a musical shaker instrument. Bob provides brand new, unused, shaker containers, "fill" material, and age-appropriate tools. Stud... Read more
Cost Per Student: $10
Available to Grade(s): K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Program Can Serve: Phy. Education, Visual Art, Music
Art Form: Music
Curriculum Focus: Math, Science
Program Type: Grade Level Program
Integration Continuum Level: Alignment
# of Visits: 1
Length of Visit: 45 min
Location: In-School, Virtual
Program Format: In-School Workshop
Program Format Info: In-school Performance intended for individual classes of a grade level to experience separately. (More than one grade level can be serviced per day.)
Availability: All Year
Total Number of Classrooms can Serve: 96
Program Requires Prior Meeting: yes
Meeting Method: Phone
Materials Arts Provider Provides:
Brand new, never used, shaker containers and secure tops; Shaker contents; Age-appropriate tools and markers; Video of a Latin music performance; Handout for teachers with a glossary of STEAM terms; P... Read more
Materials School Provides: Minimum of (4), six-foot tables; SmartBoard and computer or DVD player with television monitor.
Space and/or Set Up Requirements for Program: Access for load in and set up 60 minutes before start time; 30 minutes to re-pack and load out; Minimum of 20 minutes between classes. Any available space is appropriate.
Program Learning Objective:
I CAN play music with a percussion instrument that I make; I CAN mirror phonetic patterns with my voice to create musical rhythms; I CAN collaborate with classmates and educators in cohesive gr... Read more
Additional Notes: Teachers are given a handout with a glossary of the STEAM terms of the presentation . Each classroom is given my play-along compact disc recording for on-going activities.
Parent Engagement Opportunities:
Six adult family members or caregivers are welcome to attend, and to make their own shaker. They'll take away ideas and skills to enjoy playing music together with kids at home, and to decorate the sh... Read more