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CB Students Learn About Instruments from Around the World
Professional musician and educator Jamie Hogetsu Orfanella visited Chenango Bridge Elementary on June 5 for “World Music Day” presentations. 
 
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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.
 
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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.
 
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Funding for the visit was provided by The BaCh.

You can see more information about Mr. Orfanella at: https://www.komuso.com/people/people.pl?person=1898
 
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