Oklahoma History Center hosts Free Teacher Workshop: The Music of George Washington’s America, October 21st
Contact: Jason Harris
(405) 522-0785
Oklahoma City, OK
August 20, 2009
For Immediate Release
The Oklahoma History Center and George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens invite Oklahoma teachers to a special afternoon workshop. The workshop will begin at 4:00PM and run through 5:30PM.
For centuries music has served as a reflection of society, culture, and ideas. Join David Hildebrand, one of our country's top musical historians, on October 21, 2009 for a lively exploration of music in the colonial, revolutionary, and federal periods. This workshop will discuss songs of patriotism and revolution; dance and theater, and military exploits that will help you bring history to life for your students.
America’s early music springs to life with instruments including the Baroque guitar, English guitar, harpsichord, and English and German flutes. The program highlights both the formal and less refined aspects of music associated with early America. Spoken introductions and stories will put the music and instruments into context for teachers, while highlighting connections to great people and moments in our nation’s early history. This workshop will help move beyond text books and explore what these early patriot heard to help inspire them.
Dr. David Hildebrand has been performing professionally since 1980 with a focus on American music of the Colonial and Federal periods. David received his B.S. from Dickinson College, an M.A. in musicology from George Washington University, and his Ph.D. in Musicology from Catholic University. He currently teaches American music history at the Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore.
The program is made possible through a special grant provided by the Kirkpatrick Foundation and is sponsored by the Oklahoma History Center, George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens, The George Washington Teaching Ambassador Program, Oklahoma A+ Schools, and The Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence.
To register for the workshop please contact Jason Harris at 405-522-0785 or by email at jharris@okhistory.org.