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INSIDE THIS GUIDE: <br /> I. Introduction II. Before the Program III. Program Overview <br /> I. INTRODUCTION <br /> 1. GOALS: to encourage any child's natural creative inclinations; to inspire creative <br /> exploration, self-expression, and cooperative group process. The doors of possibility will be <br /> thrown open! <br /> 2. FORMAT: "Music from Anything!" is an interdisciplinary educational program adaptable <br /> to any children in grades K-12. IT involves workshops in instrument making from recyclable <br /> objects, songwriting, and playing music, as well as a highly interactive concert. In addition to <br /> music, students learn about recycling and ecology. "Music from Anything!" is presented by <br /> Billy Jonas, a composer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Asheville, NC. <br /> 3. PRINCIPLES: "Music from Anything!" is based on the idea that MUSIC IS POSSIBLE <br /> ANYWHERE, ANYTIME, WITH ANYTHING AND ANYONE. It is assumed that EVERYONE IS <br /> A MUSICIAN, regardless of training, experience, age and ability. <br /> Each component of the program(interactive concert and workshops) strives to create a balance <br /> between a cognitive/analytic approach (question and answer time; planning time) and a hands- <br /> on/experiential approach (implementing plans; experimenting and creating). "Music from <br /> Anything!" strives to stimulate an celebrate each of the seven modes delineated in"Gardner's <br /> Theory of Multiple Intelligences." This way each child's unique strengths and abilities are <br /> challenged and honored. Gardner's theory includes the following modes of learning and areas of <br /> natural affinity: <br /> 1. logical/mathematical; 2.verbal/linguistic; 3.visual/spatial; 4.bodily/kinesthetic; <br /> 5. musical; 6.interpersonal; Tintrapersonal <br />