Traditional Chinese Music

Subjects: Music / Dance / History / Intercultural Capability

Duration: 1 hour

This interactive program aims to introduce the beauty, wisdom and philosophy of traditional Chinese music. Students will learn about Chinese instruments, musical structures and listen to a live instrumental performance. They will learn new Chinese songs to perform.

Cost

$28.50 per student for three activities
$20.00 per student for two activities
$13.00 per student for one activity

Distance surcharge

A surcharge of $100 per 10km applies to schools further than 30km from the Museum

Minimum

100 students per activity

Maximum

We can cater for up to 300 students in one day for 3-session incursion. Activities are run on a rotating roster.

Duration

All sessions are 45 minutes long. The total program is 3 hours approx., including breaks.

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The Chinese Museum’s building, located in the heart of Chinatown, was built by the Cohen Bros. in 1890 and used originally as a furniture warehouse. It was acquired in 1984 by the Victorian State Government to enable the establishment of a Museum to provide the heritage and cultural foundation for Melbourne’s Chinatown.
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