AT A GLANCE

Professional musician, ethnomusicologist and educator Andy Wasserman introduces students to the secrets that unlock the key to the universal language of music. These connections are experienced in a highly interactive setting by demonstrating dozens of musical instruments while weaving vibrant tapestries of sound with rhythm, melody, harmony, texture and form.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Everyone participates during this vibrant demonstration of over 60 authentic wind, string and percussion instruments made from fifteen different natural materials from Mother Nature. Volunteers get many opportunities to join in the show while enjoying a kaleidoscope of sounds representing Asian, West African, South American, Middle Eastern and Native American Indian cultures. This engaging presentation takes the audience on a voyage using music as the means of travel, offering a wealth of information about the similarities and differences between many of the world's cultures through entertaining non-stop live interaction.

As this program unfolds, Mr. Wasserman brings alive the concepts of communication and storytelling through music. This opens the doors for the students to gain a greater appreciation of people from other parts of the world through the arts whereby music is a voice of unity. His time-tested activities transform students into budding musicians with non-stop hands-on participatory opportunities along with lecture, demonstration and performance.

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This program can be tailored to the needs of any educational site, library, museum, festival or event.

Detailed study guide booklets written by Wasserman are provided for preparation and follow-up.

Click here to find out more about Andy's other arts-in-education programs.

Click here to see the home page slideshow video of Andy's collection of ethnic instruments from around the world.

Click here to see photo collages of the instruments Andy uses in these world music programs.