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Children's Singing Games from West Africa
- Day
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Thursday, January 9, 2020
- Time
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4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
- Venue
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Tampa Convention Center
- Room
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116
- Format
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Clinic
- Topics
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World Music General Music
- Grade Levels
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Elementary
- Sponsored By
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FEMEA
Participants in this session will explore traditional children's music from the country of Ghana in West Africa. Consideration is give to incorporating music in unfamiliar languages, and navigating diverse repertoire.
Dr.
Karen Howard
University of St. Thomas
Associate Professor
Karen is Associate Professor of Music at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota. She has extensive training in global vocal, instrumental, and dance traditions. Karen has presented nationally and internationally helping music teachers around the world to make meaningful connections with music, dance, and people of diverse cultures and navigating the creation of learning experiences that promote and celebrate equity and fight racism. Her research interests and publications include works on ethnomusicology, children’s music culture, world music, anti-racist pedagogy, activism in music education, and global singing traditions.
Session Coordinator:
Ashley Peek
The FMEA Professional Development Conference and All-State Ensembles receive support in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture, and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture.