Listen and Learn
Join Ensemble Connect musicians in a series of interactive videos that introduce core musicianship skills through guided listening activities. The musicians examine an excerpt of classical ensemble music through the lens of a particular technique (e.g., articulation), helping students understand the technique and how to apply it to their own practice.
Alongside each video is a list of suggested prompts for discussion and further learning with your students. Ensemble Connect is a program of Carnegie Hall, The Juilliard School, and the Weill Music Institute in partnership with the New York City Department of Education.
Articulation
Explore how articulation can change the mood and intention of a piece of music.
Texture
Discover how changes in texture and layering can alter how we hear a piece of music.
Theme and Variations
Learn how to identify a musical theme, describe its character and tone, and how it can be transformed through various compositional techniques.
Ode to Community
Explore what it means to be a good musical citizen in an ensemble, and learn about the various individual and group roles that support a piece of music.