Up-cycling: Turning Junk into Musical Instruments

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Up-cycling: Turning Junk into Musical Instruments From Africa to America

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Description

Up-cycling: Turning Junk into Musical Instruments From Africa to America is an interactive assembly that challenges students to use recycled materials to make folk instruments. Using the STEM engineering design model as a guide, Curtis performs on a variety of instruments made of “up-cycled” materials. Students discuss responsible green practices and how to use discarded items to create musical instruments as people have done throughout history.

Audience Limit 250 students

Program Length 45 minutes

Pricing

Assembly Price:: $530
Back-to-Back Price:: $730
Workshop Cost per Day:: NA
Workshop Materials Fee:: NA
Travel Fee:: Mileage fee may apply.

Testimonials

"Curtis had a great rapport, energy, and enthusiasm, and a love for his subject."

Jane, Teacher, Gilman School Lower

"What a kind and wonderful person Curtis Blues is! He has so much valuable information for the kids to learn. He kept the children so engaged while learning!"

Tammy, PTA, Bodkin Elementary

"Curtis made a history lesson come alive with music!"

Elaine, Sharp Leadenhall