Although summer has just begun, my mind is already focusing on the upcoming teaching year. I've made a few changes to my studio, which are both exciting and scary. Some of the ideas are inspired by music teacher, author and savvy entrepreneur Kristin Yost.
Summer Music Project Ideas
Concert Review: Calgary Jazz Orchestra's "Blues & Our Songs”
World Music Exploration - Traditional Malaysian Music
This month, my students and I are taking a musical trip to Malaysia. The music of Malaysia reflects a mix of cultural influences, from the Indonesian gamelan to Western music forms, and everything in between.
World Music Exploration - Jai Ho
Around this time of year, things get really hectic. That final crunch before music festivals and exams means that my students and I are in performance mode for the rest of the year. Blogging, sadly, falls to the back burner.
But not forgotten! Here's last week's clip.
My students and I concluded our musical journey to India with some Bollywood fusion. Here's Jai Ho! (You Are My Destiny) from the Oscar-winning movie, Slumdog Millionaire:
When I asked my students what makes this a fusion, some of them (accurately) cited instrumentation and rhythm.
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