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Black Moon Trio – The Great Lakes

Celebrating one of our world’s most precious natural resources, Artist-in-Residence Black Moon Trio collaborates with author Barb Rosenstock; illustrator, Jamey Christoph; and DuPage Children’s Museum to tell the story of the Great Lakes.

Accompanying the book, The Great Lakes: Our Freshwater Treasure, this program features music by living, American composers to bolster the dramatic journey of a single drop of water in this enormous water system. Along the way, audiences will learn how these incredible lakes were formed, how to preserve the six quadrillion gallons of water they hold, and the cultural and spiritual importance of these five blue jewels.

Join Us for the Journey

Schedule

Saturday, October 5 | 1:00 – 2:00

  • Explore: How can music help us tell a story? Black Moon Trio will introduce how sound is made on each instrument with demonstrations with a musical elements sampler exploring mood, dynamics, melody, and rhythm.

 

Saturday, October 19 | 11:00 – 12:00

  • Explore: Mood/Character and Dynamics
  • Read: The Great Lakes: Our Freshwater Treasure (Pages 1–8)
  • Art Activity: Create a setting for a story from the music you hear

 

Saturday, November 9  | 1:00 – 2:00

  • Explore: Tempo, Rhythm, Ostinato
  • Read: The Great Lakes: Our Freshwater Treasure (Pages 9–12)
  • Play-Along Activity: Water Percussion

 

Saturday, November 16  | 1:00 – 2:00

  • Explore: Melody, Harmony, Letimotif
  • Read: The Great Lakes: Our Freshwater Treasure (Pages 13–19)
  • Art Activity: Give A Voice to Water

 

Saturday, November 23  | 1:00 – 2:00

  • Explore: Timbre and Texture
  • Read: The Great Lakes: Our Freshwater Treasure (Pages 20–24)
  • Play-Along Activity: Musical Producer Game

 

Saturday, December 14  | 11:00 – 12:00

  • Explore: Music From Other Cultures
  • Read: The Great Lakes: Our Freshwater Treasure (Pages 25–30)
  • Play-Along Activity: World Percussion

 

Final Performance – Date TBD

About

Black Moon Trio

Black Moon Trio is committed to collaboratively affecting positive change in communities through chamber music. We reimagine the breadth of a horn, violin, and piano trio by showcasing underrepresented voices in our artistic programming and original commissions, inspiring young musicians and non-musicians alike through captivating educational programs, and connecting community members through the arts.

By engaging with diverse audiences, youth, and artists of every type, Black Moon Trio works to prove that classical music is for everyone.

Please contact:
Dustin Thacker, Arts & Maker Specialist
If you have any questions regarding the Artist In Residence program.
dthacker@dupagechildrensmuseum.org

This program is supported by:

Awesome Prestation
Awesome Prestation