Sound Space Programs
Sound Space pilot program, Spring 2024
During our pilot program, 14 children were introduced to basic choral singing and music concepts, played rhythm and pitch games, and learned a variety of folk songs. We partnered with JB Brayfindley, who accompanied the folk songs on keyboard and taught students African drumming songs. They performed to a full house of families and friends on Sunday afternoon, April 14, 2024.
Sound Space partners with Arts Council, Summer 2024
The Colusa County Arts Council and Sound Space partnered in July 2024 to present a Performing Arts Camp for 25 children, ages 5 to 13, featuring dance, music, and drama. Our theme was “Seasons.” Each day at camp featured a seasonal song that children could sing, strum, ring, or drum; a different style of dance; and a different aspect of drama (mime, puppeteering, etc.)
Sound Space Session Early Fall 2024
This short session focused on simple ukelele chords that could accompany familiar songs. Ukelele instructor Adam Dragoo from the Colusa County Arts Council taught chords and strumming techniques; rhythm instruments were added in as well.
Break, Late Fall 2024
During late fall, Sound Space took a break so interested youth had the opportunity to join the Community Christmas Choir which also practices on Wednesdays. Three Sound Space youth joined the adult choir and performed, including solos, for four shows in Colusa County!
Sound Space Session Winter-Spring 2025
In partnership with accompanist Cynthia White, we will present “Character Matters,” a 30-minute musical from Bad Wolf Press. Led by Rapunzel, a Handsome Prince, and a (recovering) Wicked Witch, the Fairy Tale Advice council offers help in character-building to famous folk creatures: the Big Bad Wolf learns the Golden Rule, Cinderella gets help in managing her anger, and Jack and the Giant discover their differences are cool. Will Humpty Dumpty take responsibility for his fall? Can Baby Bear forgive Goldilocks — and will Goldilocks apologize, or just take the porridge and run? This six-week session meets on Wednesday afternoons and will culminate in a Sunday afternoon performance. Come sing a solo, be part of the chorus, and help with staging and costumes.
Sound Space Session Spring 2025
Ring and sing this spring with a session all about voice, hand chimes, and rhythm!
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Egling 4th-6th graders are invited to join Sound Space!
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Donations of materials, funds, and time help support music education and leadership opportunities for all Colusa children and youth, starting with our 4th graders and high schoolers.
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Paid teachers and staff, youth leaders, and volunteers are needed. You are invited to be a part of extending music education beyond our schools.
