Instrumental Music Lesson Plans and Video: What We Play is LifeAn introduction to instrumental music is featured in the lesson plans for this performing arts video. The great musician Louis Armstrong said, "What We Play Is Life." What more can be said about the life of a musician? Actually, quite a lot as we found out during our interview with Steve Ostrow. His journey from the Eastman School of music to Akron Ohio tells us that you have to be ready for what life throws at you. Synopsis of the TV programProfessional: Steve Ostrow is a teacher, symphony orchestra member, Klezmer band member and a strolling violinist. School activity: Orchestra students tell about the practice they do as well as the fun they have participating in a high school orchestra. Follow-up Activities:Students research home made instruments on the Internet and then create their own homemade band. What Does It Really Take?Venn Diagram: Using All Your Talents - It Takes a Lot More Than Talent to "Make It." We use Steve Ostrow's life in music to get students thinking about the fact that it takes a lot more than talent to "make it." Video Clips
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