SLSO SoundLab Episodes
Music and technology intersect in this free, on-demand, four-part digital concert experience that explores the intersection of music, science, and technology and supports STEAM curriculum and social-emotional learning for students in grades 3-8.
Episode 1: Feel the Sound
A simple change to the physical environment, like a smile or a sound, can shake up the entire world. In this first episode, students will experience soundwaves both scientifically and emotionally, allowing them to see and feel sound.
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W.A. Mozart Allegro from Eine kleine Nachtmusik
Philip Glass Mvt. VI from String Quartet No. 3, “Mishima”
Episode 2: Build a Bridge of Sound
Have you ever wanted to say something to someone, but you didn’t have the right words? In episode two, students will discover how music can express that which words cannot and experience how sound travels, keeping us connected even when we are far apart.
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Traditional “Downfall of Paris”
Leonard Bernstein (arr. Gale) “Tonight” from West Side Story
George Walker Lyric for Strings
Episode 3: Sonic Conversations
In episode three, students discover how musicians communicate through music. A musical dialog and a fun percussion game provide the opportunity to experience the science behind volume and pitch while uncovering the art of conversation.
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Snare Drums Improvisation
Danny Clay Game 3 (Pulse Pass) from Playbook
Episode 4: The Golden Record
There are countless beautiful and unique sounds on Earth. But what makes one sound different from another? In episode four, students uncover the beauty of timbre and explore ways to capture the wonders of their own world through soundscapes.
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J.S. Bach Gavotte en Rondeau from Partita for Violin No. 3 in E major
Franz Danzi Allegretto from Wind Quintet No. 2 in G Minor
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SLSO digital concerts are supported in part by a generous grant from the Berges Family Foundation.
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