Bristow Vocal Music

Listen to the amazing talent of a friend of mine, Dave Diedrich. I heard him in concert over the weekend, and was blown away by his songwriting and talent. What do you think of his music? http://www.davediedrich.com/

What is something interesting you have learned about New Orleans Jazz? Is there anything you can make a connection to?

Here are the practice tracks for the Wizard of Oz auditions.  You will be auditioning a capella, so be sure to spend some time practicing it without the practice track. Over the Rainbow If I Only Had a Brain

This is a recording of a Japanese canon- it is about fireflies, and as you listen you will probably be able to picture them! Feel free to give some feedback.   Hotaru Koi

I would love to hear any feedback my VOBers have about their CDs they received as part of the “Tunes to Teens” program. Don’t forgot to swap CDs with your friends so we can all hear some cool music! I can’t wait to listen to mine.

Check out the video on this website: http://www.folkways.si.edu/explore_folkways/ghana.aspx What instruments are the same as what we are using in Gahu? What style is used in the singing?

This is a fun little website that features a rhythmic pattern of the Ewe people. You can click on the circles and add/subtract different layers of the groove. Enjoy! http://aviarts.com/demos/flash/abadjarhythm/

Your parents have decided to take you to a concert next week. Who would you want to see and why?

In the Ewe culture, first names are often based on the day of the week you are born. This website will generate what your Ewe name would be. http://www.dancedrummer.com/daynames.html Have fun!

What was your favorite activity in music this rotation? Why did you enjoy it?