Science of Sound – School Holiday Program

LEARN HOW TO BUILD (AND PLAY!) A MUSICAL INSTRUMENT OUT OF PVC PIPES

Students conduct experiments in pitch using pipes of different lengths to create a musical instrument.

Participants are given a video of themselves performing music on the completed construction.

Skills learned   –

• Measuring pitch through wave-length analysis (on a handheld tablet, provided for the session)
• Construction of a “thongophone” by connecting PVC pipes of differing lengths
• Performance of a group ensemble piece   –   “Conservatorium Calypso”

Classes run 10am – 12noon Monday October 1^st or Tuesday October 2^nd (select you preferred day)

Perfect school holiday activity for children aged 10 – 15

NECOM students              –              $25 for two-hour workshop

Non-NECOM students   –              $30 for two-hour workshop

Maximum of 20 students per day