Musical Origins Program

Ever heard a krummhorn, gittern, or pipe and tabor?

Enjoy a blast from the past, as master musician Sue Carney plays an array of seldom-heard historic instruments, and answers your questions about music through the ages.

By inter-weaving themes from the fields of music, history, neuro-science, archeology, and natural history, a story emerges that invites students to make new connections between their personal journey, and the fascinating world of the past.

Group participation is high. Questions lead to more questions, which determine the direction of the class, keeping it ever fresh and relevant. The programs are as varied as the groups themselves.

Ideally, everyone leaves with more questions than they brought. Sue's mesmerizing combination of musicianship, fascinating information, and passion for communicating make this an unforgettable encounter for groups of all ages.

Connects easily with your curricula: music, theater, Shakespeare studies, literature, humanities, history, prehistory, archeology, natural history, biology, neuro-science, acoustics, and more.

Not Just for Schools

Libraries, Senior Programs, Camps, Community Centers, After-School Programs, House Concerts, Churches, Synagogues, Homeschoolers, and many other groups have enjoyed this program.

Audience: Musical Origins is perfect for all ages, abilities, musical backgrounds, group sizes, and venues.

Program Length: Program length can be customized to fit your age group and schedule. Single encounters range from 30 minutes (for the very young) to 2 hours (with intermission). Want more? Book a series of 2 or 3, and Sue can slow it down, get more in-depth, and go into detail. (Left: Musical Origins at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival Green Show. Below: Your group will love it, too!)