The Dennos Museum Center

Jayme Stone Educational Performances

Jayme StoneFriday, April 9, 2010:  10:00 am

What happens when a blue grass and jazz banjo player from Toronto sets out to explore the African roots of his instrument? The answer is Africa to Appalachia, recorded with the African kora (21 string harp) player Mansa Sissko that won the 2009 Juno award winner for World Music album of the year in Canada and Songlines Magazine top 10 world albums in March 2009. Do not miss this unique performance of blue grass meets Africa. Join Jayme Stone and his group blending jazz, bluegrass, African rhythms and anything else that strikes their fancy, with "music that's difficult to describe, but easy to love."
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About Milliken Auditorium Educational Performances

Educational concerts in the Dennos Museum Center’s Milliken Auditorium are a wonderful way to support the study of music and culture in the classroom. Educational concerts inside this world-class concert hall typically consist of a performance, an explanation of music or culture, an interactive element (usually singing or dancing), and a question and answer period. Education concerts in the Milliken Auditorium are approximately 50 minutes in length.

All attendees of workshops in the Dennos Museum Center are welcome to visit the Museum galleries to view exhibits before or after the workshop. Guided tours are typically not offered during these times due to the large number of students in the building. Gallery guide and activities are online here. Drawing with pencils is permitted in the galleries with the prior knowledge of the Museum Education Department.

Pricing

The fee for educational performances is $6 per seat.  Teachers and chaperones are not free for educational concerts and must pay the $6 per seat fee.  All groups must pay by the date of the performance. Groups that pay at least two weeks before the date of the performance will receive a discounted rate of $5 per seat. Pricing is based on the number of seats reserved.  Refunds are not available for unused seats.

Scholarships through the Dennos Museum Center may be available if you are unable to cover the costs of your visit. 

The Dennos Museum Center
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    HOURS:
    Mon-Sat 10 am - 5 pm
    Sun     1 - 5 pm
    Thurs - Open until 8pm
    Closed on major holidays

    ADMISSION:
    Adults $6 Children $4
    No charge to museum members and NMC students