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What's in a House

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WHAT'S IN A HOUSE?



The Tapestry

Inside the house,
On the wall,
There are many
threads.
Each one different
But working
together.
They create a
wonderful,
SIlent Symphony,
Of color, of design,
All in harmonious
Perfection.

- Anna Pusack
 7th grade


This two-day back-to-back program weaves four components into an interdisciplinary hands-on extravaganza.

"What is the most important consideration in building a house?" (the people)

THE PROGRAM INCLUDES:

  • A docent-guided tour of the Rosen House collection with additional thought-provoking commentary by a professional architect
  • A musician talking about his/her instrument and profession, then leading small student groups through creating and performing their own compositions
  • An architect discussing building principles then guiding the group through creating their own structures using hundreds of colorful blocks while listening to various styles of music
  • A master horticulturist offering a multi-sensory experience of exploring herbs and herbal teas
  • A drawing exercise in the colorful grandeur of the Music Room accompanied by live music

BEFORE THE VISIT:
An architect provides an in-school visit to introduce students to the profession of architecture.  The teacher receives laminated reproductions of selected art from Caramoor's collection, "learning to look" questions, and a workbook with preparatory and follow up exercises.



CARAMOOR EDUCATION PROGRAMS
MISSION STATEMENT
Caramoor's Education Programs are dedicated to:

  • Encouraging, teaching and learning through the arts across the entire school curriculum. 
  • Improving the quality of arts education in the schools through interaction with Caramoor.
  • Providing children and those who affect their lives with the highest quality arts education; an enlightened and imaginative environment; and the finest artist educators to inspire and generate creative expression.
  • Offering programs to school children throughout the metropolitan region, with a special emphasis on under-served schools.

WHAT'S IN A HOUSE
COMPLIES WITH THE FOLLOWING NY STATE STANDARDS:
Arts:
Standard 1 - Visual, Music, Speaking and Writing
Standard 2 - Knowing and Using Arts Materials and Resources
Standard 3 - Responding to and Analyzing Works of Art
Standard 4 - Understanding the Cultural Dimensions and Contrbutions of the Arts
Non-Arts:
Standard 2 - Social Studies / World History
Standard 3 - Mathematics: Patterns / Functions
Standard 4 - Science / The Living Environment
Standard 5 - Technology
Standard 1 - Career Development

 Marilyn Reynolds  Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts, Inc.
 Director of Education  The Diane Moss Education Center
 914-232-5035 Ext. 242  149 Girdle Ridge Road
   P.O. Box 816
   Katonah, New York 10536
   
   Click here to download a printable information card


Photos of Program Educators:
Row 1 - Jane McLaughlin, Master Horticulturist
Row 2 - Vincent Franze, Architect; Marco Granados, Musician
Row 3 - Bruce Levy, Architect
Photography by Linda Stern, Marilyn Jean Young


 

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