Jamaica Music Festival!
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Presented by King Manor Museum: Jamaica, Queens
Music
Activities
Welcome to King Manor! My name is Mary Alsop King, but you can call me Mary. I'm named after the wife of Rufus King. The Kings lived in this house over 200 years ago! Come on in!
enter
A music festival is being held in Rufus King Park later today. It sounds like fun! But to get your ticket, you must collect cards of musical instruments. I can help you out! Luckily, the first card is just inside the house! Let's go inside. Find me in the parlor, and I'll show you how to find the first card.
Enter
Click on Mary
Before Rufus King and his family lived here, Jamaica was home to people from the Netherlands, or the Dutch. Jamaica was settled by the Dutch in 1656. Where are the Netherlands? Click on the button below to find out!
Netherlands
The red pin is Jamaica, Queens, and the green pin is the Netherlands.
Music
Click on the "play" button above my head. The song you hear is called "Wilt Heden Nu Treden," or "We Gather Together." Songs like this would have been heard in Jamaica when the Dutch lived here. When you're ready, click on the button below to find your first instrument card.
Instruments
The song you just heard uses a piano. A piano is a large, string instrument that uses black and white keys to hit hammers that strike the strings. Which of the instruments below is a piano? Click on the picture to choose.
Sorry, that's a fife. Try again!
Try Again
Sorry, that's a lute. Try again!
Try Again
Great job! You found the piano! Now let's go to the Jamaica Performing Arts Center! Click below for another activity or to go to the map!
Activity
To map
Join the Performance!
Make your own tambourine! You will need: 2 paper plates Glue Crayons or markers Beans, rice, or small rocks Step 1: Decorate the bottom of the paper plates using crayons or markers. Step 2: Place beans, rice, or small rocks on top of one plate. Step 3: Place glue around rim of the same plate. Step 4: Place second plate upside down on the first plate, matching the rims together. Step 5: Hold rims of plates together to seal glue tightly. Step 6: Allow glue to dry. Step 7: Play by shaking and hitting the tambourine!
To map
To map
Jamaica Performing Arts Center: Click on the Dancer
Click on Mary
10 years after the Dutch settled Jamaica, Great Britain bought the New York area and owned the land for over 100 years. Where is Great Britain? Click on the button below to find out!
Great Britain
The red pin is Jamaica, Queens, and the green pin is Great Britain.
Music
Music from the 1700s is known as Baroque music. Johann Sebastian Bach was one of the greatest Baroque composers. Click on the "play" button above my head to hear his music. The song you hear is called "Brandenburg Concerto No. 3." When you're ready, click on the button below to find your next instrument card.
Instruments
The song you just heard uses a harpsichord. A harpsichord looks like a piano, but the keys pluck strings instead of hitting them. Which of the instruments below is a harpsichord? Click on the picture to choose.
Sorry, that's a trumpet. Try again!
Try Again
Sorry, that's a fiddle. Try again!
Try Again
Great job! You found the harpsichord! Now let's go to York College! Click below for another activity or to go to the map!
Activity
To map
Picture This!
Draw how the music makes you feel! To draw your own picture, you will need: Paper Crayons, markers, colored pencils
To map
To map
York College: Click on the Graduation Cap
Click on Mary
Before the American Revolution, Jamaica was ruled by Great Britain. Immigrants from the British Isles would settle in the New York area, bringing with them their own traditions such as drinking tea or singing British folk songs. Click below to hear one of their songs.
Music
Click on the "play" button above my head. The song you hear is called “The Bailiff’s Daughter of Islington.” Folk songs like this were popular because the tunes are simple and the lyrics are easy to remember. When you're ready, click on the button below to find your next instrument card.
Instruments
The song you just heard uses a lute. A lute is a stringed instrument like a guitar, but with a rounder body and a bent neck. Which of the instruments below is a lute? Click on the picture to choose.
Sorry, that's a fife. Try again!
Try Again
Sorry, that's a hand drum. Try again!
Try Again
Great job! You found the lute! Now let's go to Grace Cemetery! Click below for another activity or to go to the map!
Activity
To map
Picture This!
The song, “The Bailiff’s Daughter of Islington” is about a boy and girl who have fallen in love, but the boy is sent away to London. Seven years later, the girl goes to London in search of the boy. She recognizes a tune she used to sing to him and realizes that it is the boy she loves! They reunite and live happily ever after. Draw the characters and the story as you imagine them. To draw your own picture, you will need: Paper Crayons, markers, or colored pencils
To map
To map
Grace Cemetery: Click on the Rose
Click on Mary
After the American Revolution, Americans like Rufus King had to create their own government. Rufus lived in Jamaica and is buried in this cemetery. He worked with his friends to create the government we have today. Americans also had their own musical tradition. Click below to hear a traditional American folk song.
Music
Click on the "play" button above my head. The song you hear is called “Yankee Doodle,” played by a traditional fife and drum band, like Rufus King would have heard. When you're ready, click on the button below to find your next instrument card.
Instruments
The song you just heard uses a fife, a small woodwind instrument. Sound is made by blowing through small holes while covering other holes with your fingers. Which of the instruments below is a fife? Click on the picture to choose.
Sorry, that's a sitar. Try again!
Try Again
Sorry, that's a trumpet. Try again!
Try Again
Great job! You found the fife! Now let's go to the E-Train Station! Click below for another activity or to go to the map!
Activity
To map
Write Your Own Lyrics!
Tunes like “Yankee Doodle” were often used for broadsides. Broadsides were printed sheets of lyrics written to a popular song. People would then buy the song to learn new lyrics to the already well-known tune. Create your own broadside by writing lyrics to the tune of “Yankee Doodle.” Click on the "play" button to the left so hear the song again
To map
To map
E-Train Station: Click on the Subway Train
Click on Mary
Though slavery was abolished in New York in 1799 (official in 1827), slavery continued in the southern states. Slaves would often flee north to places like New York where they could be free. As free African Americans settled in New York, they brought their own musical traditions with them. Click on the button below to hear one of their songs.
Music
Click on the "play" button above my head. The song you hear is called “There is a Balm in Gilead.” It is a traditional African American religious song from the 1850s. The song is still sung in Christian churches throughout the US. When you're ready, click on the button below to find your next instrument card.
Instruments
Though there is only singing in the song, drumming was traditionally used in African American music from the 1850s. The drums used did not use drumsticks. Instead they are played by hitting the top with your hands. Which of the instruments below is a hand drum? Click on the picture to choose.
Sorry, that's a piano. Try again!
Try Again
Sorry, that's a guitar. Try again!
Try Again
Great job! You found the hand drum! Now let's go to Captain Tilly Park! Click below for another activity or to go to the map!
Activity
To map
Join the Performance!
Make your own drum! You will need: Coffee can with lid Scissors (ask an adult for help) Paper Crayons, markers, or colored pencils Glue or tapeStep 1: Wrap the piece of paper around the coffee can and cut to size.Step 2: Decorate the paper with crayons, markers, or colored pencils.Step 3: Wrap decorated paper around coffee can and attach with glue or tape.Step 4: Put lid on top of coffee canStep 5: Play by hitting your hands on the lid!
To map
To map
Captain Tilly Park: Click on the Tree
Click on Mary
During the early 1900s, Irish immigrants began to move into Jamaica. They brought with them musical traditions from Ireland that can still be heard today. Where is Ireland? Click on the button below to find out!
Ireland
The red pin is Jamaica, Queens, and the green pin is Ireland, right next to Great Britain.
Music
Click on the "play"button above my head. The song you hear is called “The Lark in the Morning” by Irish fiddle player James Morrison. Irish fiddle tunes were often fast and jumpy, but also smooth and swaying. When you're ready, click on the button below to find your next instrument card.
Instruments
The song you just heard uses a fiddle. A fiddle is unique because it has another name: violin. A fiddle or violin is a string instrument. Sound is made by pulling a bow across the strings. Which of the instruments below is a fiddle? Click on the picture to choose.
Sorry, that's a sitar. Try again!
Try Again
Sorry, that's a harpsichord. Try again!
Try Again
Great job! You found the fiddle! Now let's go to the Queens Public Library! Click below for another activity or to go to the map!
Activity
To map
Let's Get Moving!
The music is fast and jumpy, right? Then let's dance! Dance how the music makes you feel! Click on the "play" button to the left to play the song again!
To map
To map
Queens Public Library: Click on the Books
Click on Mary
During the 1950s, African Americans from the southern states began to move northward in search of jobs. They settled in places like Jamaica, bringing their musical traditions with them, like jazz and blues. Rock ‘n’ Roll was born from these traditions. Click on the button below to hear the next song.
Music
Click on the "play"button above my head. The song you hear is called “Tutti Frutti” by Little Richard. Notice the similarities to popular music today. Guitars, drums, singer. Band music like this has remained popular for the last century and can be heard throughout Jamaica. When you're ready, click on the button below to find your next instrument card.
Instruments
The song you just heard uses a guitar. Guitars are popular string instruments for rock music. They usually have a rounded body with a long neck. Strings stretch across the instrument and are played by picking the strings. Which of the instruments below is a guitar? Click on the picture to choose.
Sorry, that's a hand drum. Try again!
Try Again
Sorry, that's a fife. Try again!
Try Again
Great job! You found the guitar! Now let's go to the Multiplex Cinemas! Click below for another activity or to go to the map!
Activity
To map
Make your own guitar! You will need: Cereal Box Scissors (ask an adult for help) Tape Paper towel roll Rubber bandsStep 1: Using scissors, make a large hole in the middle of the cereal box.Step 2: Cut a hole in the top of the cereal box big enough to fit the paper towel roll.Step 3: Make 4 or 5 small slits in the end of the paper towel roll to hold the rubber band strings.Step 4: Place paper towel roll in hole at top of cereal box. Fasten with tape.Step 5: Cut 4 or 5 rubber bands.Step 6: Make knots at end of rubber bands. Slide rubber band through slit in paper towel roll so the knot holds firm on the inside of the roll.Step 7: Tape ends of rubber bands below hole in side of cereal box so rubber bands stretch over hole.Step 8: Play by strumming the strings!
Join the Performance!
To map
To map
Multiplex Cinemas: Click on the Movie Clapboard
Click on Mary
During the 1970s, many people from Hispanic countries moved to Jamaica, especially from Mexico and Puerto Rico. Even today, many people living in Jamaica are of Mexican or Puerto Rican origin. Where's Puerto Rico? Click on the button below to find out!
PUerto Rico
The red pin is Jamaica, Queens, and the green pin is Puerto Rico.
Music
Click on the "play"button above my head. The song you hear is called “El Cantante,” by Hector Lavoe. Hector Lavoe was a very popular musician during the 1970s. Hispanic music is still heard throughout Jamaica today. When you're ready, click on the button below to find your next instrument card.
Instruments
The song you just heard uses a trumpet. A trumpet is a yellow, brass instrument that is played by blowing into the small end and hitting valves on top to change the pitch. Which instrument below is a trumpet? Click on the picture to choose.
Sorry, that's a piano. Try again!
Try Again
Sorry, that's a guitar. Try again!
Try Again
Great job! You found the trumpet! Now let's go to the Colosseum Mall! Click below for another activity or to go to the map!
Activity
To map
Make your own shakers! You will need: Toilet paper tubes Crayons, markers, or colored pencils Paper Scissors (ask an adult for help) Tape Beans, rice, or small rocksStep 1: Decorate the toilet paper tubes using crayons, markers, or colored pencils.Step 2: Cut paper to fit over end of toilet paper tube. Do this twice for each toilet paper tube.Step 3: Tape first piece of paper over one end of toilet paper tubes.Step 4: Place beans, rice, or small rocks in toilet paper tube.Step 5: Tape second piece of paper over the other end of toilet paper tubes.Step 6: Play by shaking!
Join the Performance!
To map
To map
Colosseum Mall: Click on the Shopping Bag
Click on Mary
In the early 2000s, many people from Asian countries moved to Jamaica, especially from India. When they moved to Jamaica, they brought their culture with them, including their music. Where's India? Click on the button below to find out!
India
The red pin is Jamaica, Queens, and the green pin is India.
Music
Click on the "play"button above my head. The song you hear is called “Mhare Hiwda Main Nache Mor.” The song is from a movie called "Hum Saath-Saath Hain." In India, film music was very popular in the 2000s and still is today. It’s possible to hear Indian music all around Jamaica. When you're ready, click on the button below to find your next instrument card.
Instruments
The song you just heard uses a sitar. A sitar is like a guitar, but with a smaller body and a very long neck. Which of the instruments below is a sitar? Click on the picture to choose.
Sorry, that's a hand drum. Try again!
Try Again
Sorry, that's a harpsichord. Try again!
Try Again
Great job! You found the sitar! And you have all of the instrument cards! Let's go to Rufus King Park! Click below for another activity or to go to the map!
Activity
To map
Let's Get Moving!
The song has a great beat, right? Let's dance again! Move how the music makes you feel! Click on the "play"button to the left to play the song again!
To map
To map
Rufus King Park: Click on the Music Festival
Welcome to the music festival! You did so well identifying those instruments! We had a lot of fun, didn't we? And the songs we heard along the way are very neat!
Next
Jamaica is lucky to have such a rich history and culture. And it's people like you that make Jamaica such a strong community! Just like everyone in the past, you bring your own culture and traditions to the community.
Next
I hope you had fun! I sure did, and it was a pleasure meeting you! I must be heading home now. Click the buttons below to hear the music again or to view the activities you missed! Bye!
Music
Activities
Music Used In This Program
Yankee Doodle
Tutti Frutti
We Gather TOgether
El Cantante
Brandenburg Concerto No. 3
There is a balm in gilead
Mhare Hiwra main nache mor
The Bailiff's Daughter of Islington
Lark in the morning
credits
Activities
Activities In This Program
make a Tambourine
make a guitar
Write Your own lyrics
Draw How music makes you feel
make shakers
make a drum
Draw The Song
Dance How music makes you feel-Ireland
Dance How music makes you feel-India
Music
credits
Credits
Created by Emily Reller, Intern, with assistance and guidance from King Manor staff Brittany Lester (Director of Education), and Kelsey Brow (Executive Director).
Music: We Gather Together, Adrianus Valerius, 1597, from Hymns on Piano, Vol. 1. Brandenburg Concerto No. 3, J.S. Bach, 1721, performed by The English Concert and Trevor Pinnock. The Bailiff's Daughter of Islington, Author Unknown, c. 1731, performed by Paul Clayton. Yankee Doodle, Dr. Richard Shuckburgh, c. 1755, performed by The United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps. There Is A Balm In Gilead, Author Unknown, c. 1850s performed by American Spiritual Ensemble. The Lark in the Morning, James Morrison,c. 1926, performed by Horatio James. Tutti Frutti, Little Richard, 1955, performed by Little Richard. El Cantante, Hector Lavoe, 1978, performed by Hector Lavoe. Mhare Hiwra Main Nache Mor, Udit Narayan, 1999, from the Motion Picture Soundtrack.
Images from: Pixabay PublicDomainPictures.net Adobe Stock Photos King Manor Museum website
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Transcript
Jamaica Music Festival!
Start
Click here for program resources
Presented by King Manor Museum: Jamaica, Queens
Music
Activities
Welcome to King Manor! My name is Mary Alsop King, but you can call me Mary. I'm named after the wife of Rufus King. The Kings lived in this house over 200 years ago! Come on in!
enter
A music festival is being held in Rufus King Park later today. It sounds like fun! But to get your ticket, you must collect cards of musical instruments. I can help you out! Luckily, the first card is just inside the house! Let's go inside. Find me in the parlor, and I'll show you how to find the first card.
Enter
Click on Mary
Before Rufus King and his family lived here, Jamaica was home to people from the Netherlands, or the Dutch. Jamaica was settled by the Dutch in 1656. Where are the Netherlands? Click on the button below to find out!
Netherlands
The red pin is Jamaica, Queens, and the green pin is the Netherlands.
Music
Click on the "play" button above my head. The song you hear is called "Wilt Heden Nu Treden," or "We Gather Together." Songs like this would have been heard in Jamaica when the Dutch lived here. When you're ready, click on the button below to find your first instrument card.
Instruments
The song you just heard uses a piano. A piano is a large, string instrument that uses black and white keys to hit hammers that strike the strings. Which of the instruments below is a piano? Click on the picture to choose.
Sorry, that's a fife. Try again!
Try Again
Sorry, that's a lute. Try again!
Try Again
Great job! You found the piano! Now let's go to the Jamaica Performing Arts Center! Click below for another activity or to go to the map!
Activity
To map
Join the Performance!
Make your own tambourine! You will need: 2 paper plates Glue Crayons or markers Beans, rice, or small rocks Step 1: Decorate the bottom of the paper plates using crayons or markers. Step 2: Place beans, rice, or small rocks on top of one plate. Step 3: Place glue around rim of the same plate. Step 4: Place second plate upside down on the first plate, matching the rims together. Step 5: Hold rims of plates together to seal glue tightly. Step 6: Allow glue to dry. Step 7: Play by shaking and hitting the tambourine!
To map
To map
Jamaica Performing Arts Center: Click on the Dancer
Click on Mary
10 years after the Dutch settled Jamaica, Great Britain bought the New York area and owned the land for over 100 years. Where is Great Britain? Click on the button below to find out!
Great Britain
The red pin is Jamaica, Queens, and the green pin is Great Britain.
Music
Music from the 1700s is known as Baroque music. Johann Sebastian Bach was one of the greatest Baroque composers. Click on the "play" button above my head to hear his music. The song you hear is called "Brandenburg Concerto No. 3." When you're ready, click on the button below to find your next instrument card.
Instruments
The song you just heard uses a harpsichord. A harpsichord looks like a piano, but the keys pluck strings instead of hitting them. Which of the instruments below is a harpsichord? Click on the picture to choose.
Sorry, that's a trumpet. Try again!
Try Again
Sorry, that's a fiddle. Try again!
Try Again
Great job! You found the harpsichord! Now let's go to York College! Click below for another activity or to go to the map!
Activity
To map
Picture This!
Draw how the music makes you feel! To draw your own picture, you will need: Paper Crayons, markers, colored pencils
To map
To map
York College: Click on the Graduation Cap
Click on Mary
Before the American Revolution, Jamaica was ruled by Great Britain. Immigrants from the British Isles would settle in the New York area, bringing with them their own traditions such as drinking tea or singing British folk songs. Click below to hear one of their songs.
Music
Click on the "play" button above my head. The song you hear is called “The Bailiff’s Daughter of Islington.” Folk songs like this were popular because the tunes are simple and the lyrics are easy to remember. When you're ready, click on the button below to find your next instrument card.
Instruments
The song you just heard uses a lute. A lute is a stringed instrument like a guitar, but with a rounder body and a bent neck. Which of the instruments below is a lute? Click on the picture to choose.
Sorry, that's a fife. Try again!
Try Again
Sorry, that's a hand drum. Try again!
Try Again
Great job! You found the lute! Now let's go to Grace Cemetery! Click below for another activity or to go to the map!
Activity
To map
Picture This!
The song, “The Bailiff’s Daughter of Islington” is about a boy and girl who have fallen in love, but the boy is sent away to London. Seven years later, the girl goes to London in search of the boy. She recognizes a tune she used to sing to him and realizes that it is the boy she loves! They reunite and live happily ever after. Draw the characters and the story as you imagine them. To draw your own picture, you will need: Paper Crayons, markers, or colored pencils
To map
To map
Grace Cemetery: Click on the Rose
Click on Mary
After the American Revolution, Americans like Rufus King had to create their own government. Rufus lived in Jamaica and is buried in this cemetery. He worked with his friends to create the government we have today. Americans also had their own musical tradition. Click below to hear a traditional American folk song.
Music
Click on the "play" button above my head. The song you hear is called “Yankee Doodle,” played by a traditional fife and drum band, like Rufus King would have heard. When you're ready, click on the button below to find your next instrument card.
Instruments
The song you just heard uses a fife, a small woodwind instrument. Sound is made by blowing through small holes while covering other holes with your fingers. Which of the instruments below is a fife? Click on the picture to choose.
Sorry, that's a sitar. Try again!
Try Again
Sorry, that's a trumpet. Try again!
Try Again
Great job! You found the fife! Now let's go to the E-Train Station! Click below for another activity or to go to the map!
Activity
To map
Write Your Own Lyrics!
Tunes like “Yankee Doodle” were often used for broadsides. Broadsides were printed sheets of lyrics written to a popular song. People would then buy the song to learn new lyrics to the already well-known tune. Create your own broadside by writing lyrics to the tune of “Yankee Doodle.” Click on the "play" button to the left so hear the song again
To map
To map
E-Train Station: Click on the Subway Train
Click on Mary
Though slavery was abolished in New York in 1799 (official in 1827), slavery continued in the southern states. Slaves would often flee north to places like New York where they could be free. As free African Americans settled in New York, they brought their own musical traditions with them. Click on the button below to hear one of their songs.
Music
Click on the "play" button above my head. The song you hear is called “There is a Balm in Gilead.” It is a traditional African American religious song from the 1850s. The song is still sung in Christian churches throughout the US. When you're ready, click on the button below to find your next instrument card.
Instruments
Though there is only singing in the song, drumming was traditionally used in African American music from the 1850s. The drums used did not use drumsticks. Instead they are played by hitting the top with your hands. Which of the instruments below is a hand drum? Click on the picture to choose.
Sorry, that's a piano. Try again!
Try Again
Sorry, that's a guitar. Try again!
Try Again
Great job! You found the hand drum! Now let's go to Captain Tilly Park! Click below for another activity or to go to the map!
Activity
To map
Join the Performance!
Make your own drum! You will need: Coffee can with lid Scissors (ask an adult for help) Paper Crayons, markers, or colored pencils Glue or tapeStep 1: Wrap the piece of paper around the coffee can and cut to size.Step 2: Decorate the paper with crayons, markers, or colored pencils.Step 3: Wrap decorated paper around coffee can and attach with glue or tape.Step 4: Put lid on top of coffee canStep 5: Play by hitting your hands on the lid!
To map
To map
Captain Tilly Park: Click on the Tree
Click on Mary
During the early 1900s, Irish immigrants began to move into Jamaica. They brought with them musical traditions from Ireland that can still be heard today. Where is Ireland? Click on the button below to find out!
Ireland
The red pin is Jamaica, Queens, and the green pin is Ireland, right next to Great Britain.
Music
Click on the "play"button above my head. The song you hear is called “The Lark in the Morning” by Irish fiddle player James Morrison. Irish fiddle tunes were often fast and jumpy, but also smooth and swaying. When you're ready, click on the button below to find your next instrument card.
Instruments
The song you just heard uses a fiddle. A fiddle is unique because it has another name: violin. A fiddle or violin is a string instrument. Sound is made by pulling a bow across the strings. Which of the instruments below is a fiddle? Click on the picture to choose.
Sorry, that's a sitar. Try again!
Try Again
Sorry, that's a harpsichord. Try again!
Try Again
Great job! You found the fiddle! Now let's go to the Queens Public Library! Click below for another activity or to go to the map!
Activity
To map
Let's Get Moving!
The music is fast and jumpy, right? Then let's dance! Dance how the music makes you feel! Click on the "play" button to the left to play the song again!
To map
To map
Queens Public Library: Click on the Books
Click on Mary
During the 1950s, African Americans from the southern states began to move northward in search of jobs. They settled in places like Jamaica, bringing their musical traditions with them, like jazz and blues. Rock ‘n’ Roll was born from these traditions. Click on the button below to hear the next song.
Music
Click on the "play"button above my head. The song you hear is called “Tutti Frutti” by Little Richard. Notice the similarities to popular music today. Guitars, drums, singer. Band music like this has remained popular for the last century and can be heard throughout Jamaica. When you're ready, click on the button below to find your next instrument card.
Instruments
The song you just heard uses a guitar. Guitars are popular string instruments for rock music. They usually have a rounded body with a long neck. Strings stretch across the instrument and are played by picking the strings. Which of the instruments below is a guitar? Click on the picture to choose.
Sorry, that's a hand drum. Try again!
Try Again
Sorry, that's a fife. Try again!
Try Again
Great job! You found the guitar! Now let's go to the Multiplex Cinemas! Click below for another activity or to go to the map!
Activity
To map
Make your own guitar! You will need: Cereal Box Scissors (ask an adult for help) Tape Paper towel roll Rubber bandsStep 1: Using scissors, make a large hole in the middle of the cereal box.Step 2: Cut a hole in the top of the cereal box big enough to fit the paper towel roll.Step 3: Make 4 or 5 small slits in the end of the paper towel roll to hold the rubber band strings.Step 4: Place paper towel roll in hole at top of cereal box. Fasten with tape.Step 5: Cut 4 or 5 rubber bands.Step 6: Make knots at end of rubber bands. Slide rubber band through slit in paper towel roll so the knot holds firm on the inside of the roll.Step 7: Tape ends of rubber bands below hole in side of cereal box so rubber bands stretch over hole.Step 8: Play by strumming the strings!
Join the Performance!
To map
To map
Multiplex Cinemas: Click on the Movie Clapboard
Click on Mary
During the 1970s, many people from Hispanic countries moved to Jamaica, especially from Mexico and Puerto Rico. Even today, many people living in Jamaica are of Mexican or Puerto Rican origin. Where's Puerto Rico? Click on the button below to find out!
PUerto Rico
The red pin is Jamaica, Queens, and the green pin is Puerto Rico.
Music
Click on the "play"button above my head. The song you hear is called “El Cantante,” by Hector Lavoe. Hector Lavoe was a very popular musician during the 1970s. Hispanic music is still heard throughout Jamaica today. When you're ready, click on the button below to find your next instrument card.
Instruments
The song you just heard uses a trumpet. A trumpet is a yellow, brass instrument that is played by blowing into the small end and hitting valves on top to change the pitch. Which instrument below is a trumpet? Click on the picture to choose.
Sorry, that's a piano. Try again!
Try Again
Sorry, that's a guitar. Try again!
Try Again
Great job! You found the trumpet! Now let's go to the Colosseum Mall! Click below for another activity or to go to the map!
Activity
To map
Make your own shakers! You will need: Toilet paper tubes Crayons, markers, or colored pencils Paper Scissors (ask an adult for help) Tape Beans, rice, or small rocksStep 1: Decorate the toilet paper tubes using crayons, markers, or colored pencils.Step 2: Cut paper to fit over end of toilet paper tube. Do this twice for each toilet paper tube.Step 3: Tape first piece of paper over one end of toilet paper tubes.Step 4: Place beans, rice, or small rocks in toilet paper tube.Step 5: Tape second piece of paper over the other end of toilet paper tubes.Step 6: Play by shaking!
Join the Performance!
To map
To map
Colosseum Mall: Click on the Shopping Bag
Click on Mary
In the early 2000s, many people from Asian countries moved to Jamaica, especially from India. When they moved to Jamaica, they brought their culture with them, including their music. Where's India? Click on the button below to find out!
India
The red pin is Jamaica, Queens, and the green pin is India.
Music
Click on the "play"button above my head. The song you hear is called “Mhare Hiwda Main Nache Mor.” The song is from a movie called "Hum Saath-Saath Hain." In India, film music was very popular in the 2000s and still is today. It’s possible to hear Indian music all around Jamaica. When you're ready, click on the button below to find your next instrument card.
Instruments
The song you just heard uses a sitar. A sitar is like a guitar, but with a smaller body and a very long neck. Which of the instruments below is a sitar? Click on the picture to choose.
Sorry, that's a hand drum. Try again!
Try Again
Sorry, that's a harpsichord. Try again!
Try Again
Great job! You found the sitar! And you have all of the instrument cards! Let's go to Rufus King Park! Click below for another activity or to go to the map!
Activity
To map
Let's Get Moving!
The song has a great beat, right? Let's dance again! Move how the music makes you feel! Click on the "play"button to the left to play the song again!
To map
To map
Rufus King Park: Click on the Music Festival
Welcome to the music festival! You did so well identifying those instruments! We had a lot of fun, didn't we? And the songs we heard along the way are very neat!
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Jamaica is lucky to have such a rich history and culture. And it's people like you that make Jamaica such a strong community! Just like everyone in the past, you bring your own culture and traditions to the community.
Next
I hope you had fun! I sure did, and it was a pleasure meeting you! I must be heading home now. Click the buttons below to hear the music again or to view the activities you missed! Bye!
Music
Activities
Music Used In This Program
Yankee Doodle
Tutti Frutti
We Gather TOgether
El Cantante
Brandenburg Concerto No. 3
There is a balm in gilead
Mhare Hiwra main nache mor
The Bailiff's Daughter of Islington
Lark in the morning
credits
Activities
Activities In This Program
make a Tambourine
make a guitar
Write Your own lyrics
Draw How music makes you feel
make shakers
make a drum
Draw The Song
Dance How music makes you feel-Ireland
Dance How music makes you feel-India
Music
credits
Credits
Created by Emily Reller, Intern, with assistance and guidance from King Manor staff Brittany Lester (Director of Education), and Kelsey Brow (Executive Director).
Music: We Gather Together, Adrianus Valerius, 1597, from Hymns on Piano, Vol. 1. Brandenburg Concerto No. 3, J.S. Bach, 1721, performed by The English Concert and Trevor Pinnock. The Bailiff's Daughter of Islington, Author Unknown, c. 1731, performed by Paul Clayton. Yankee Doodle, Dr. Richard Shuckburgh, c. 1755, performed by The United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps. There Is A Balm In Gilead, Author Unknown, c. 1850s performed by American Spiritual Ensemble. The Lark in the Morning, James Morrison,c. 1926, performed by Horatio James. Tutti Frutti, Little Richard, 1955, performed by Little Richard. El Cantante, Hector Lavoe, 1978, performed by Hector Lavoe. Mhare Hiwra Main Nache Mor, Udit Narayan, 1999, from the Motion Picture Soundtrack.
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