Composing with Students

Length

45

Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Teacher(s)/Educator(s), Adult Learners, Homeschool/Family , Learning PodPublic Library: Library Patrons

Minimum participants:

depends

Maximum participants:

depends

Primary Disciplines

Fine Arts, Performing Arts, Music, Writing

Program Delivery Mode

ZoomYouTube Live

Booking Information

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For more information contact CILC by email info@cilc.org or by phone (507) 388-3672

Provider's Cancellation Policy

If for any reason the recipient wishes to reschedule up to 24 hours before the program, Bash the Trash will make every effort to accommodate the rescheduling.

If for any reason the recipient wishes to cancel a program, there is no fee up to 24 hours before the program. Cancellation within 24 hours of program, with no rescheduling possible, entails payment of the full fee.

However, in the case of a weather or pandemic-related cancellation within 24 hours of program, please contact us and we'll work it out.

About This Provider

 

Bash the Trash Environmental Arts

HASTINGS ON HUDSON, NY
United States

Bash the Trash programs are about music, science, culture, arts and the environment! Centered around the concept of sustainability, we’ve been building and performing with found-object instruments for over 30 years, making connections to plastic pollution and climate change. 

Over time our programs have evolved into a wide range of musical and cultural experiences that go beyond homemade instruments. Our diverse crew of presenters offer a series of programs based on their individual artistic skills and cultural backgrounds, making connections with students through their amazing experiences. We’re eager to interact with audiences through the arts, Q&A and conversation to create true cultural and artistic exchanges. 

Hands-on instrument-building or art-making is possible in most programs using simple reused/repurposed materials. Bash the Trash offers workshop/performances and multiple-session residencies as well as fun and useful professional development for educators, all closely aligned to national and local standards. Plus Bash the Trash programs are great for special days like Earth Day, National Recycling Day and World Water Day! 

Program Details

Format

This is a flexible residency that can be done in a single session, or over multiple sessions. Of course, longer residencies will result in deeper learning and more hands-on experiences. But in general here is what might happen over the course of a one or multiple session residency:

One session - an introduction to composition, and a little taste of creating a musical piece.
Two sessions - add soundmakers; create a soundscape or musical poem
Three sessions - add more complex instrument or create student-built instruments
Four - add non-traditional and invented notation
Five and up - continue to build more complex compositions, and perform

Objectives

This program is designed to introduce students to the concepts, rigor and rewards of musical composition. We’ll work with you to create a residency that is appropriate for the student age, previous experience (or none!), number of sessions

Standards Alignment

National Standards

This show makes connections to:
Science: Vibration, frequency, pitch, resonance
Engineering: Differing forms of instruments for different musical uses
Music: composition, form, structure, instrument families, rhythm, group music-making, melody, harmony, notation