The African Guitar Summit

Friday, February 4, 2011, 10:00 aM

The African diaspora and the guitar both have roots in the continent of Africa. The members of the Juno-Award winning African Guitar Summit hail from the African countries of Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Guinea, and Rwanda. They will introduce the various musical styles of their cultural groups, tell the stories behind the songs, and introduce the languages in which they sing. The workshops will invite the students to participate in dance and singing, and playing small percussion instruments like the balaphone and djembe.

The African Guitar Summit on MySpace

ABOUT MILLIKEN AUDITORIUM EDUCATIONAL PERFORMANCES

The Dennos Museum Center offers educational performance experiences that align with your performing arts appreciation curriculum.  Educational Performances vary by performer, but generally include short performances, interactive sections with singing, clapping or other activities, and some discussion of the genre of music or culture of the performers.

Educational performances take place in the Milliken Auditorium at the Dennos Museum Center and are approximately 50 minutes in length. All attendees of performances in the Milliken Auditorium are welcome to visit the Museum galleries to view exhibits before or after the workshop. If you would like a printed gallery guide or activity for the students during this time please contact us ahead of time to make arrangements.  Call (231) 995-1029 to book your class!

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. 

 

 

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