These videos are a part of Pittsburgh Festival Opera's [...]
The Sound of Freedom: A brief history of the Blues Jazz, and Hip-Hop
Jo Sandler2021-05-17T10:27:17-04:00Learn about the development of the Blues, Jazz, and Hip-Hop music genres in America.
The Sound of Freedom: The Evolution and Elements of Black Gospel Music
Jo Sandler2021-05-17T10:30:05-04:00Learn about the elements of Black Gospel music in America, its defining characteristics, and its evolution over time with Anita Levels.
Mixing R&B Vocal Hooks with INEZ
Jo Sandler2020-11-17T16:58:12-05:00Learn the elements of mixing R&B vocals in a DAW with INEZ!
Intro to African Drumming – Session 2
Jo Sandler2020-11-17T17:02:04-05:00Learn about the Kuku and Lamba rhythms.
Alter Ego – Session 2
Jo Sandler2021-05-13T16:46:35-04:00Ru will lead exercises which can be used to help find and discover one's alter ego, and then show some examples of performers and their alter egos.
Alter Ego – Session 1
Jo Sandler2021-05-13T16:44:05-04:00Create an in-depth alter ego persona with a short performance component to be shared at the end of the series!
Intro to African Drumming – Session 1
Jo Sandler2020-11-17T17:12:12-05:00Learn the proper hand techniques and timing while practicing authentic traditional rhythms and songs.
Cultural Singing
clnpgh2020-11-16T12:43:27-05:00Use song and body movements to reinforce elements of music, dance, cultural studies, and foreign language.
Music Improvisation (Part III)
clnpgh2021-05-13T12:46:06-04:00In this three-part workshop, students in grades 3-8 will learn about the art of musical improvisation as a way of expressing themselves...