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Fall 2004—Spring 2005
SilverCloud Singers – Native American Songs
and Stories (October, November 1-16, February or March)
Students experience traditional songs and dances performed by
a group of Native Americans from different tribes. This interactive
concert features the dances of the Northeast, Southwest and Plains
regions. SilverCloud has performed at many cultural institutions
including the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American
Indian, the American Museum of Natural History, and at pow-wows
across the U.S. and in Canada.
Nacho Nacho – Artists from India and Spain
in the U.S. (October, November, April or May)
The dynamic traditional dance from India, kathak, meets flamenco
from Spain. This concert introduces students to complex counting
and rhythms and shows the relationship between traditional music
and dance in the two countries that were linked by a migration of
people from Northern India across Europe to Spain. The performance
enhances mathematics curriculum for grades 4-12, and can be tailored
to a particular grade level audience.
World Percussion – by the Chhandayan ensemble
(October, November, April or May)
Musicians playing a variety of percussion instruments from cultures
in Asia,
Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, and the United States. Many
different types of drums, gongs, bells, and shakers are used to
teach children about rhythm and the way in which musicians from
different countries work together to create exciting sounds.
Mariachi Real de Mexico – Cinco de Mayo celebration
(May 2005)
Introduction to Mexican music and dance in conjunction with the
popular exican holiday, Cinco de Mayo. This outstanding ensemble
which has performed on the Letterman Show, at Madison Square Garden,
Lincoln Center, Central Park’s Summerstage, the South Street
Seaport and the Newark Public Library. This program can also be
extended into the classroom for a series of ongoing workshops in
Mexican traditions.
Ballet Folklorico Peru – Children growing
up in NJ maintain their heritage (November 2004)
Typical dances and music from Peru are presented by this company
that has performed in the metropolitan region for the past 12 years.
The dancers, both children and adults, wear colorful costumes from
the different regions of Peru. The performance is preceded by an
introduction to the geography of Peru and the traditions of its
people.
Christmas Carol – December 9 and December 10, 2004
The Yates Family Theater performs a musical version of
this holiday favorite in a lively production that appeals to children
of all ages. This annual production at the Park Performing Arts
Center introduces children to the magic of theater.
Latin Jazz – It’s Hot! (December, January,
February, or March)
A performance by the Oscar Feldman Quartet and a demonstration
of the musical components that go into the jazz musician’s
repertoire. Born in Argentina, Oscar Feldman, has become part of
the New York jazz scene. His debut album El Angel features guest
appearances by Paquito D’Rivera, Claudio Roditi and Alex Acuna.
Feldman, a resident of Weehawken, plays jazz influenced by the tango
traditions of his heritage.
Music Around the World – New Jersey Symphony Orchestra Brass
Quintet (March or May 2005)
Horn players from New Jersey’s wonderful symphony take students
on a trip around the world, playing exciting songs from many countries.
The concert opens with an American folksong and concludes with an
American march. This concert makes the classical repertoire accessible
and entertaining for young children, and students playing in their
schools orchestras and bands.
Passion Play March 10, 2005, 10:00 am
A special student performance of this Easter play now in its 90th
season. The Passion Play has drawn audiences from the up and down
the East Coast for almost 100 years. This musical version of the
story of the Passion has been presented at the Park Performing Arts
Center for generations. Many area residents remember coming to the
Park PAC as children to see this holiday show in a production suitable
for all ages.
All concerts will be scheduled on dates that meet the needs of
interested school groups with the exception of the Christmas Carol
and the Passion Play which are on fixed dates indicated above.
The Park Performing Arts Center can also arrange more workshops
in the classroom with traditional musicians and dancers from diverse
cultural backgrounds. Please contact Meriam Lobel at 201 865-6980,
ext. 15 for more information on the concerts and classroom programs.
We look forward to welcoming you and your students to the Park Performing
Arts Center this season!
Park Pac strives to make its programs, events and exhibitions accessible
to all visitors. Please call us so we can
accommodate your needs. This program is made possible in part by
funds from the New Jersey State Council
on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National
Endowment for the Arts
Educational
Programs
We believe
the arts can help every child understand her or his cultural heritage
better and inspire her or him to investigate possibilities for her
or his future.
We produce
and host programs for school audiences and intend to increase their
number in the coming year. This year we had a special preview of
our Showcase for elementary age children in which we introduced
them to the technical aspects of enhancing a theatrical performance,
as well as to the nuances and history of the tango.
We have also
done programs in schools, bringing visual and performing artists
to in-school and afterschool programs through the
folk arts program.
Priya Rajendran teaching Tanjore Painting
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