Professional musician and educator Jamie Hogetsu Orfanella visited Chenango Bridge Elementary on June 5 for “World Music Day” presentations.
Mr. Orfanella demonstrated over a dozen instruments from more than ten different countries to each fifth grade class. Instruments demonstrated included the shakuhachi flute from Japan, didgeridoo from Australia, and bansuri flute from India.
These presentations were a great way to connect social studies, music, and the arts for students -- as Mr. Orfanella shared his love of music and how it links to culture and traditions around the world.