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Music and the Holocaust

Program Description
Charlotte Symphony ensembles present a 45-minute themed, narrated program to students, performing music of significance during this period in history. Through the music of its era, students will learn about Jewish culture and the horrors of the Holocaust.
The repertoire features a mix of traditional Jewish music; forbidden music considered “degenerate” by the Nazis; music composed in the
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Program Detail
Dates based on musician availability. Once your school’s request is received, we will follow-up with further scheduling details.
Performance(s) should start no earlier than 9 AM or end later than 2 PM.
(1) 2 microphones – 1 for narrator, 1 for lead musician. If the performance is in a classroom mics will not be necessary.
(2) 4 straight-backed armless chairs
(3) 4 music stands (suggested but not required)
(4) Laptop with PowerPoint capabilities (CSO can provide if needed)
(5) LCD Projector
(6) Screen (or other surface to project images on)
(7) Extension cord / wall outlet (depending on ensemble)
(8) Podium/music stand for narrator
Performances will take place at your school. Venues include classrooms, gyms, multipurpose rooms, etc.
$900 per session.
EDUCATION STANDARDS
R7 Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse media and formats, including visually and quantitatively, as well as in words. R10 Read and understand complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently, connecting prior knowledge and experiences to the text. L6 Acquire and use accurately a range of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in developing vocabulary knowledge when encountering an unknown term important to comprehension or expression. Music and the Holocaust connect to reading and language standards in History by using live performers and visuals/texts to give students a deeper understanding of key events/vocabulary and the cultural impact of the Holocaust and the Nazi suppression of the arts.
CR.1 Understand global, interdisciplinary, and 21st-century connections with music. (1) The program makes interdisciplinary connections to the history curriculum and specifically the study of the Holocaust and WWII. (2) The Program uses performance and narration to teach students about the role of music played in global events. MR.1 Understand the interacting elements to respond to music and music performances. Through learning about the context of which the pieces were composed within, students will better understand how to respond to the music of this era.
Qualifications
References
Erica Hefner, Orchestra Director at Northwest School of the Arts
erica.holley@cms.k12.nc.us
Alisha Green, Director of Literacy, Chester County School District
AGreen@chester.k12.sc.us
Cancellation Policy
At least two weeks prior notice is required to cancel or reschedule without penalty. Any cancellation or rescheduling that occurs within two weeks of the scheduled date is subject to be charged 50% of the program fee. Cancellations or rescheduling that occur within 48 hours of the program date will be charged the full amount.