Music MakersWho are they?
THE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Western Art Music
Many years of training
Highly organized
Regulated
THE CONDUCTOR
Is he a musician?
Does he play and instrument?
THE CONCERT CHOIR
The VOICE as an instrument.
GOSPEL SINGERS
How does their style of singing differ from the Concert Choir?
CONGREGATIONAL SINGING
Are they musicians?
BULGARIAN WOMEN’S CHOIRS
Many cultures have strong vocal traditions, some even have specific words for singing and instrumental music.
In Bulgaria, you must be trained to play an instrument be considered a musician.
AFRICAN CHILDREN’S CHOIR
Singing is a way of life in Africa
CAMPFIRE SINGING
Singing is a part of life, it is not exclusive.
KARAOKE
Singing for entertainment!
Do you like Karaoke?
Why is it so popular, especially in Asian countries?
THE SHOWER SINGER
Time to confess…
What’s your favorite shower song?
THE RADIO SINGER
Can you imagine a car ride alone without music?
The KORA
Singers and Instrumentalists
Vital role in society
Come from Griot families
Born into tradition
Another KORA
Pass history, genealogy, and stories on to their descendants.
Highly skilled
21 strings
POPULAR MUSIC
Guitars , drums, and bass
Most famous members of society
AFGHAN MEN MAKING MUSIC IN THE STREET
Impromptu
Sing about life
Enjoyment
THE BLUES
Music is a vehicle used to say things that cannot be said or communicated in everyday speech.
STREET MUSICIANS(BUSKERS)
Does having an audience change the way music is played?
TCHAI-CAT-SKY
MUSIC MAKING AT SPORTING EVENTS
The Vuvuzela!
Is it an instrument?
What is it’s function?
INSTRUMENTS ARE USED IN DIFFERENT WAYS IN DIFFERENT CULTURES
How many different cultures can you think of that use the accordion in their folk music?
ARE THEY MUSICIANS?
The sign says
“CautionAdults
At Play”
DANCE
Each society has it own dances?
What dances do you know from your culture?
Do you think the tradition of dancing is dying out?
FORMAL FOLK DANCING
A well-rehearsed group of young girls from Tiblisi in Georgia (the country) preforming traditional dances
TRADITIONAL CELEBRATIONS
TRADITIONAL DRESSTRADITIONAL MUSICTRADITIONAL DANCE
What is the difference between folk music and musical theater?
GLOBAL MUSIC
Increased us e of technology
Access to media from anywhere in the world
Globalization
Traditions are being adopted into other cultures
DOGS LIKE MUSIC TOO
Bella loves listening to music, but she loves a soft horn case even more!
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