Discover how a ballet can tell a story through music and dance. Viewers explore melodic contour and phrases. Follow a melody as a bell choir performs a familiar song. See an unusual animated performance of a piece for synthesizer. Move to phrases while listening to a song from Hawaii.
Viewers discover that music plays a role in special events in most cultures.
Enjoy Nongak performers from Korea, the festivities of Canaval, and a Kwanzaa celebration. See how music sets the mood for special events. Discover how circumstances of performance influence a composer s musical decisions. Enjoy an anniversary song written for Arpeggio, the cat. Viewers are introduced to rhythm through a variety of visual and aural techniques.