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!