The Sound of Drums from the Land of China
CAAM CDT Presents 2010 Annual Production
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O㷧haughnessy Auditorium, College of St. Catherine, St. Paul, MN
Saturday January 23, 2010 7:00pm
Sunday January 24, 2010, 2:00pm
Tuesday January 26, 2010 9:45am (for school students)
Tuesday January 26, 2010 11:45am (for school students)
Tickets: 651-246-3387 or 651-774-0806
The Sound of Drums from the Land of China is inspired by the wide range of dance and music styles involving drums throughout China𠏋 long history and across China𠏋 vast landscape. From ancient times, people believed that the stirring rhythm of the drum could facilitate spiritual communication with nature. Drums---large and small, ornate and plain---have been important musical and ceremonial instruments from the earliest documented time periods.
In this program, through the use of drums in music and in dance, we invite you to join us on a journey through history and across the land---to witness ceremonial rituals, timeless children𠏋 games, rhythms of the ancient Silk Road, and the trials and tribulations along the magnificent Yellow River. In addition, dances of traditional lanterns and flower drums bring us blessings of peace, health and prosperity for 2010, the Year of the Tiger.
The Sound of Drums from the Land of China School Performances are shortened programs that serve school children with educational and cultural objectives. Now in its 8th year, CAAM CDT𠏋 school performances continue to serve thousands of school children through a rich blend of music, dance, costuming and storytelling. Each year the program consists of all new repertoires and draws repeat participation from many schools from the greater Twin Cities area.
The Sound of Drums from the Land of China Education Guide provides the cultural background to this ambitious show, as well as suggested instructional activities to enrich the learning experience for students. Through participating in this program and by engaging in additional educational activities on the same subjects, students significantly increase their knowledge of and appreciation for the rich and diverse cultural heritages of fellow Minnesotans.
