3074
Whitney Ave.
Bldg. 2, 2nd Floor
Hamden, CT 06518
phone: 203-230-8101
fax: 203-230-8131
GIDEON FREUDMANN
CelloBop
Touring Artist-Limited Availability-In Connecticut October 18th!!!
Gideon Freudmann's mastery of classical cello combined with his skillful
use of electronics introduces students to the cello history and construction,
offers a wide variety of musical styles from classical, folk, pop, and
jazz, and salutes the joy of music making.
CelloBop (Grades K-12)
Imagine the passion of a Mozart aria or the fury of a Bartok quartet layered
with an R&B sensibility. This is the essence of Gideon's program CelloBop,
which incorporates an evocative new musical
form that melds classical precision with the power of technology. Freudmann's
innovative use of electronics combined with classical bowing techniques,
pizzicato, strumming and finger picking allow
him to tap into the mysteries of the cello's expansive potential. Students
come away with a greater understanding of the cello and a sense of joy
as music-makers and music-listeners. Length: 45 minutes
Sound Science Program (Grades 3-12)
Gideon gives students a closer look at the masterful match of music and
science. They explore concepts in Math (beats per measure and measures
per phrase); Science (sound waves, tones, overtones, harmonics); and,
Technology (electronic sound enhancement). Gideon and his cello demonstrate
electronic reverbs, delays, pitch shifters and phrase samplers. Length:
45 minutes
Single Performance: $675
Pair of Performances: $915
Workshops:
String Improvisation Workshop for Violin, Cello and Bass
Curriculum Links:
Music, Science, Math
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