Affiliated with the national Young Audiences Arts for Learning network
CelloBop is a captivating 500-year history of cello music — its past, present plus a glimpse of its future. Gideon plays samples of classical, blues, jazz, rock and folk. He explains how a cello is made, how sounds is produced and he frames the mechanics and the magic of making music.
Gideon begins his program with a traditional acoustic cello then he plugs in his electric cello, adds some delays, reverb, and looping technology to build layer upon layer of sound. He creates lush waltzes, funky grooves and atmospheric soundscapes.
CelloBop spans musical genres, defies classification and always includes a healthy does of spontaneity, improvisation and humor. Best of all, Gideon shows students how simple and intuitive it is to make music — everyone can do it!
This program is available for two or more performances in a single day.
This program offered by: Gideon Freudmann
If you have questions or would like to request this program, please contact programs@artsforlearningnw.org.
Program Model: Assembly Performance
Art Form: Music
Curriculum Connections:
Grades: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, K, Pre-K
Program Requirements:
Instruction Language(s): English
About the Artist
Gideon has been performing and teaching with Young Audiences in OR, MA and CT for over 30 years. He's toured the US, Europe, Australia & Taiwan. Gideon has recorded 21 CDs, he composes music for film and dance and has published several string ensembles.
"Gideon's timing was excellent -- his pacing of info, demonstrations, humor, etc. Students and teachers had smiles on their faces the whole time." -Music teacher, OR City
Program costs are based on a variety of different factors including number of sessions, planning hours needed and material costs. Please contact Arts for Learning NW at programs@artsforlearningnw.org for help determining the actual cost of your programs.