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Join Rosemary and David Good Fellow Kai Rocke, bassoon, as he explains how composers think about the structure, or form, of their music before list...

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Join Roma Duncan, flute and piccolo, as she discusses how a composer might think about which instruments they use. Have paper and coloring tools on hand for the interactive activity during the video!

Join us for a journey Inside the Composer's Mind! This collection of videos for students in grades 3-6 explores elements of music through interactive activities and Minnesota Orchestra performances.

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