Wed 7/14 @ 7 – 9PM
Listen. I mean really listen to what’s going on outside. Nature is the ultimate orchestra — from a cacophony of birds to an insect ensemble — there’s always someone chattering outside. On Wed 7/14, the Cleveland Museum of Natural History offers a class so you can identify these little musicians. Sound cool?
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From the first bird songs in late January to the last crickets in late autumn, Northeast Ohio’s outdoor concert stages feature ancient, compelling music that can be heard throughout most of the year. Earth’s first musicians – insects, birds, and amphibians – have been performing their songs since long before humans walked the earth. Join Cleveland Institute of Music professor Dr. Lisa Rainsong in an exploration of the avian singers of spring and early summer, the secretive chorus of frogs and toads, and the insect percussion ensemble of late summer and fall. We’ll also discuss some helpful techniques for recognizing their musical repertoire and identifying the individual performers by ear. This program is in conjunction with the Wild Music exhibit.