2016 E2 Music Maker Exhibits
The
Kindness Project
An Exploration
of Music and Human Emotion
through the use of integrated arts
forms encouraging thought about listening, compassion, and the creative spirit!
Dedicated
to the memory of Julie Lindemann, Professor of Art, Lawrence University, whose
incomparable kindness still nourishes so many.
Come, Listen, and let your Inner
Child out to Play!
Each year in
Performing Arts we do what we call Music Maker Exhibits. These are interactive stations where parents
and friends come to learn about some aspect of Performing Arts class through
the unique perspectives of the individuals in our E2 classes. This gives the students an opportunity to
process the subject matter deeply over time and collaborate with others to
create joyful and engaging lessons for all of us!
This year we
raised the bar even higher with the charge to create themes of kindness,
expressed through integrated art forms within an interactive exhibit! These are hard and complex connections to make,
and yet, when the students went through the process of creating these exhibits,
more and more was revealed about how naturally art forms and kindness
connect. Each student group has a unique
take on this project. They have all
overcome obstacles, stretched themselves, experienced the joys and frustration
of collaboration, and, finally, succeeded in creating compelling presentations!
The kids
have worked hard, so we invite you to approach each unique exhibit with wonder
and a hunger for exploration! You will encounter charitable organizations, sound
and emotion, Deep Listening, acting exercises, instrument lessons, how to
compose your heart’s tune, coming together in rhythm, using your talents to
serve others, a 6th grade music video and much more!!
Enjoy!
Mrs. Pertl
