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- I have taught Journalism, Creative Writing and advised Young Reporters throughout the Valley for the past 12 years. I am a freelance writer for the Education, Social and Community Pages with Independent Newspapers. My students write and submit stories to Independent Newspapers' Write to Report Program, Bear Essential News for Kids -Young Reporters Program, EduKid Newspapers and In the Zona. I enjoy teaching, photography and watching writers grow as they master their new found skills... Explore the Power of Personal Expression - visit, Write On! Creative Writing Workshops on Facebook
Students from Rancho Solano Private School, Fine Arts Journalism class recently toured the Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 East Mayo Blvd. From left; Jack D. Kevin M. Chase S.and Graham A. rock and roll in the Experience Gallery.
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By Kevin M. and Chase S.
The Musical Instrument Museum tunes in on the thread that links all the cultures of our world: music. MIM exhibits the 3,000 instruments that inhabit its five different Geographical Galleries including Asia, the United States, Latin America, Africa and Europe. The museum’s total collection contains 10,000 instruments for current or future exhibition and museum curators are still searching for instruments to add to the collection.
The start to the MIM began with former Target CEO Robert Ulrich on his trip to Europe when in Belgium he saw a smaller museum like the MIM using audio to combine cultures through music. In order to expand on the dream of being the successor of the Belgian museum and influence the music behind it Mr. Urlich brought the museum to life with video as well as audio.
There are almost fifty instruments ready and on display in the Experience Gallery. Instruments including the bongos, guitars, gongs and other favorites are waiting to be played. Joy fills the room as many listen to the rhythm of the unique and amazing instruments.
The museum is split up into different continents, then each room is stationed with a display of instruments from various countries. "If you're taking an audio tour when you go up to a TV you can hear the music playing. There is a variety of music, so there is a variety of fun," fifth-grader Jack D. shared. "My favorite things at the museum were the gong and the guitar," fifth-grader Graham A. added.
The tour ended with a special interview with Alan di Perna, the museum's Media Relations Manager and Music Journalist of 30 years. Mr. di Perna enjoys his work with the MIM. "My inspiration came from loving music since I was a kid, being a journalist and being a part of all the fascinating instruments from around the world," Mr. di Perna said. When Alan di Perna was asked his favorite instrument he thought for a long time. "One of my prized possessions is the Hogwarts violin used in the making of a Harry Potter movie," Mr. di Perna added with a smile.
To learn more visit www.theMIM.org
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