Parents and Kids! Get ready to learn about sound, invention and electronic circuits!
Dr. Bob’s SoundSchool at UNC Asheville in conjunction with the North Carolina Science Festival on Saturday, April 14th!
The Bob Moog Foundation is pleased to announce two presentations of Dr. Bob’s SoundSchool as part of the North Carolina Science Festival. The 45-minute interactive presentations on the science of sound will take place at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on April 14th at Lipinsky Auditorium on the campus of UNC Asheville. Both sessions will be geared toward students aged 5-18 and their parents. Attendance is free.
The sessions will be followed by an interactive setup allowing hands-on exploration of the science behind the sounds of electronic music, using the intuitive interface and sonic richness of Moog instruments. Through these activities, NC Science Festival attendees will learn about vibrations, sound waves, and electricity!
Between sessions, UNC Asheville’s Department of Music will host attendees in its Bob Moog Electronic Music Studio, located in the lower level of Lipinsky Auditorium. UNC Asheville’s Electronic Music Club will be present to teach attendees about building simple oscillators and circuit-bending techniques.
Dr. Bobs SoundSchool is the Foundations hallmark educational project, teaching the science of sound through the magic of music. A pilot curriculum of the program is currently being taught to eight second-grade classrooms in the Asheville City Schools. The Foundation recently raised $23,000 through an online campaign to begin the expansion of Dr. Bob’s SoundSchool nationwide.
The North Carolina Science Festival is a 16-day statewide series of events showcasing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics encouraging students to pursue STEM careers and for businesses to invest in North Carolina. It includes hands-on activities, science talks, lab tours, nature experiences, exhibits, performances and other events. It serves as a vehicle for encouraging students to pursue STEM careers and for businesses to invest in North Carolina.
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About the NC Science Festival:
The North Carolina Science Festival is a multi-day celebration showcasing science and technology. The Festival highlights the educational, cultural, and financial impact of science in our state. Organizers expect more than 150,000 North Carolinians to participate in the Festival, which will run April 1329, 2012.
To find out more about the 2012 NC Science Festival, visit the Festival’s website, www.ncsciencefestival.org. Follow the Festival through a Facebook page, www.facebook.com/ncsciencefestival, and through Twitter, www.twitter.com/ncscifest.
About the Bob Moog Electronic Music Studio:
The Bob Moog Electronic Music Studio, located on the lower level of Lipinsky Hall at UNC Asheville, was dedicated in December 2009. Designed as a work and performance space, it is filled with Moog synthesizers, theremins, and computers as well as chairs for audience members. For years to come, students who study and work in the studio will uphold the legacy of the music pioneer and professor who left an indelible stamp on the recording industry and on UNC Asheville.
For more information about the Bob Moog Electronic Music Studio, visit: http://music.unca.edu/bob-moog-electronic-music-studio.
About the UNCAEMC:
UNCA’s Electronic Music Club strives to engage the Asheville community in both the creative and technical aspects of electronic music-making. Regardless of one’s prior experience as a musician, the club is open to anyone with the desire to explore and make sound waves.
For more information, you can find them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/uncaemc.
