Sultans of String and Guests – Refuge

In this unique real-time livestream musical experience students are able to see and hear from a roster of global artists  and new Canadians in their own voices, amplifying their messages of hope and peace in this new concert entitled Refuge. This includes musicians from Sudan, Somalia, Pakistan, India, Iraq, Cuba, and Iran, providing an example of cross-cultural dialogue and invitation to reflect on Canada’s diversity. To be able to bring all these musicians together along with the core rhythm section of Chris McKhool, Kevin Laliberté and Drew Birston is an unbeatable concert experience. The show is enhanced with Digital Sound  and a  professional multi-camera setup, and is followed by  a live interactive Q&A session. 

Curriculum Links

Learning Themes: Communicating and Expressing (OE31): Demonstrate an awareness of themselves as artistic responders by engaging in singing, rhythmic clapping, and movement during live performance. (K – 2016) Belonging and Contribution (OE28): Demonstrate an awareness of diverse musical styles and global instruments shared within the school community. (K – 2016) Music Overall Expectations C1 – Creating and Performing: Apply the creative process and technical skills to create, arrange, and perform music from diverse global traditions using elements of music, global call-and-response, and rhythmic accompaniments. (Grades 1 – 8) (C1.1, C1.2) C2 – Reflecting, Responding, and Analysing: Apply the critical analysis process to communicate feelings, ideas, and understandings in response to diverse global genres, analysing how music reflects and shapes cultural values, identity, and peace-building initiatives. (Grade 1 – 8) (C2.1) C3 – Exploring Forms and Cultural Contexts/Foundations: Demonstrate an understanding of a variety of musical genres, historical developments, global scale structures, and responsible cross-cultural artistic practices. (Grade 1 – 8) (C3.1) B1 – The Critical Analysis Process: Apply the critical analysis process when responding to, analysing, and interpreting music from diverse cultures and traditions. (Grades 9–12) (B1.2) B2 – Music and Society: Demonstrate an understanding of relationships between music, society, culture, and community. (Grades 9–12) (B2.1) C2 – Characteristics and Development of Music: Demonstrate an understanding of musical forms, styles, traditions, and their development within different cultural contexts. (Grades 9–12) (C2.1, C2.2)

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