Arts-In-Education Exploratory Enrichment

BOCES ARTS-IN-EDUCATION / EXPLORATORY ENRICHMENT
PROGRAM DETAILS



Program Title
Sounds of the Mande Empire in West Africa
 
Provider Name
Arts Horizon
 
Gloria Page

Englewood , NJ 07631
Phone:
888-522-2787
Email:
gloria@artshorizons.org
Website:
www.artshorizons.org
Program Description
The Mande Empire was founded by the great King Sundiata Keita in the 13th century and lasted for more than 500 years. It played a unique role in the regional oral and musical traditions of West Africa. In this show, students will learn about the history of this important empire while exploring a fascinating collection of traditional West Africa instruments including the balafon, krin, djembe, doun and karian. Students will connect to the captivating music and rich culture of West Africa. Students will gain a better understanding and appreciation for the depth and variety of percussion rhythms that keep us dancing!!!
 
Categories
Music (MU), Dance (DA) ,
 


Additional Resources 
There are no evaluations available for this program.

Program Recommendations
Grades
3,4,6,7,8,9,10,11,12



See Video  
Arts Standards
2,3,4


Other Standards 



Curriculum Connections 
Arts: Dance, Media Arts, Music, Theatre, Visual Arts , Social Studies , ,



Culturally Responsive 
1,3



Cost 
Cost Single: 2500
Cost Multiple: 1600


Duration
45 minutes