Gr 6-12 La Musica de Mexico

Students explore a variety of genres of Mexican music including son jarocho, mariachi, ranchera, norteno, and Mexican classical music in this highly interactive, hands on videoconference with the Cleveland Institute of Music.

Objectives:
Students will explore Mexican culture through music.
Students will compare and contrast a variety of styles of music from Mexico.
Students will identify the influence of Mexican music in the United States.

Program Format:
1.Activity: Students compare and contrast two versions of La Bamba, one rock n roll and one son jarocho.
2.Discussion: The heritage of Mexican music.
3.Activity: Distinguishing between duple and triple meter.
4.Discussion: Mariachi
5.Activity: Identifying the use of sesquialtera in Mariachi music.
6.Discussion: Norteno
7.Activity: Students demonstrate understanding of theme and variations in conjunto music through music.
8.Live music demonstration: Classical music from a Mexican composer

Cost: $175

Contact Adam Phillips about scheduling.
axp99@case.edu
11021 East Boulevard
Cleveland, OH 44106
United States
Phone: (216) 368-0780
Fax: (216) 791-3063