Program Overview
Baroque Odyssey is a multimedia journey through time and space featuring live music performed on historical instruments. The concert celebrates the curious mind, and explores connections between history, music, art and science. Baroque Odyssey illuminates the life and contributions of renowned astronomer and mathematician, Johannes Kepler, whose revolutionary insights into optics and planetary motion shaped our understanding of the universe. Designed for education outreach, there are curricular connections for junior high, high school, and Div2 elementary students.
Our goal is to bring this unique experience to as many students as possible. Reach out to us at info@stringtheorymusiccollective.com to inquire about hosting String Theory Music Collective for performances and/or residencies.
Key Benefits
For Students
Historical Immersion: Brings the Baroque era to life with live music performed on period instruments.
Transdisciplinary Learning: Integrates history, music, art, and science.
Engaging & Interactive: Captivates students through live performance.
Inspires Creativity: Sparks imagination and critical thinking.
For Educators
Curriculum Connections: Ideal for Elementary Div2, Junior High & High School.
Flexible Engagement: Options for 1 performance or 2 performances and artist residencies that include classroom visits.
Teacher-Friendly: Ready-to-go learning resources are available.
Program Details
Performances
The performance features 8 professional musicians in a 30-minute live performance with animated visuals projected onto a large screen. Following the performance, String Theory engages with students in a Q & A about the music, the historical instruments, and topics covered in Baroque Odyssey.
Engagement Options
Single Performance - 30-minute performance with Q & A (one hour)
Two Performances - 30 minute performances, each with Q & A (same day, or over two days)
Residencies - String Theory musicians visit your classrooms to mentor students, teach Baroque Odyssey related lesson plans, and lead group activities. We can work with you and your schedule to design a program for maximum impact.
Resources - String Theory can provide lesson plans that Learning Leaders can teach to enrich their students’ experience of the Baroque Odyssey performance.
Co-host String Theory - multiple schools can partner to host String Theory, a great option that facilitates sharing resources.
For schools that offer Leadership in the Arts 35 - students are mentored by String Theory musicians in multiple classroom visits for a deep dive into topics related to the baroque, and the scientific revolution. Students engage in Creative Response projects that can be showcased to peers and included in Artist Portfolios.
Cost
The number of performances and classroom visits determines the cost. Reach out to us at info@stringtheorymusiccollective.com to discuss your preferred level of engagement.
Student Testimonials
“I learned a lot about Johannes Kepler, how he defended his mother in her witch trial, and how things that he discovered are still being used by NASA today”
“I learned that historical instruments sound different than modern instruments”
“I learned that natural philosophers, scientists from the baroque, liked to mix disciplines and this would teach them what they wanted to learn through different outlets”
“I didn’t know that baroque violins used gut/sinew strings from animal intestines! Traditional (Indigenous) beadwork also used sinew as thread”
“How Kepler used math to solve the mysteries of music”
“I learned that theorbos are disturbingly long and I both love and hate them!”
“I learned what a polymath is”