School Residency
School Residency
Introduction to the Javanese Gamalan
Kjel Alkire: art faculty at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota; John Becker: art business owner; Diane Crane: Houston Arts Resource Council; Hal Cropp: Executive Director of Commonweal Theatre; Daved Driscoll: Executive Director of Northland Words; Julie Fakler: education coordinator at Paradise Center for the Arts; Lee Gundersheimer: theatre artist and director; Anissa Nelson: visual arts student; Connie Nelson: music educator; Jane Olive: costumer; Steve Schmidt: musician and arts administrator.
Hollybeth Anderson: choreographer; Scott Anderson: musician; Andrea Gaffke: artist; Judy Hickey: arts administrator; Susan Joyce: author; David Kassler: composer; Marie Maher: arts administrator; Beth Nienow: musician and literary artist; Kathy Peterson: playwright; Mary Ruth: artist; Jon Swanson: arts administrator; Pam Whitfield: poet and actor
ACHF Arts Education
Provide access to participation in the arts for more Minnesotans. Students in Owatonna have little opportunity for diverse music experiences in cultures different from their own. This artist will provide an experience in music from Indonesia. Fifth grade students will complete an onsite survey following their experience working with the resident artist. The students will be asked to share what they learned and what they enjoyed about their experience.
Gamelan music is communal, during the daily rehearsals and 2 performances the students demonstrated emerging skills in attentiveness, focus, cooperation and respect for the contributions of others.