More indoor time due to the present lockdown in many regions of the world means not attending any classical music concerts in Los Angeles, and more time to browse the internet. Everyone knows that families and parents are seeking resources and activities to pass time and discover beauty in the world. This article has collated a list of organizations and groups that are doing fun and exciting work in the music education and music realm, for people and students of all ages.
Lincoln Center’s pop up classrooms
An everyday dose of the amazing creativity that is led by Lincoln Center’s teaching artists – the first couple of classes comprise the creation of puppets at home using every day and common items that can be found in the house, writing songs together with lyrics, and so much more. You can tune into the centre’s Facebook Live page on every weekday at 10AM EST to get this daily dose of amazing creativity.
Classics for Kids’ classical music podcasts
Every podcast on this amazing platform is focused on a single composer, choir, opera, orchestra, chorale, and so on, for around six minutes. If there happens to be a lot of content on the fabulous platform on any day, then it is split into several episodes – so that you do not suffer any information overload. Classics for kids also features a substantial website that has games, activities, and diagrams. With this platform available during this lockdown period, your family will surely not miss the choir concert in Los Angeles.
Detroit Symphony Orchestra’s live from orchestra hall
The Detroit Symphony Orchestra has gone on to release their amazing concert series for only you together with your family, especially the kids. Complete with varying amazing educational materials, you should try and experience the beauty of the live performance of their music right from the comfort of the living room in your home.
Metropolitan Opera’s free opera streams
While the Metropolitan Opera has been closed, they are streaming one performance from their series, ‘Live in HD’ every single night at 7:30PM. The best part of it is that you get to stream for the best price – free. You do not even need to worry if you have missed any night; you still have as much as twenty hours to make the performance up and indulge yourself in as much opera as you can while you are at home on lockdown.
The Grammy Museum’s online video and music production classes
If you have ever desired to make your videos and record your music, then this might be the most appropriate time for you to learn. The Grammy Museum is providing classes for both experienced and aspiring video and music producers. Besides, their website features artist conversations, performances, as well as virtual tours.
In conclusion, even though the lockdown that is being implemented in regions of the world might prevent you from attending choir and classical music concerts in Los Angeles, there is still a lot you can do together with your family while at home. You can use any of these listed activities and resources to keep entertaining yourself.
