AFRICAN RHYTHMS
Kathryne Gardette, performing member, Drums for Peace, describes how drums have been used in African culture in the past and present and the influence of African music on American music.
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MAKING MUSIC
Michael Bashaw, musician and artist/sculptor, makes sound sculptures - a combination of music and art. He encourages people to "think wild" in experimenting with interesting objects that make sounds and details how ordinary objects can be used to create unique music.
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THE MEANING OF MASKS
David Warda, Theatre Artist and Art Educator, shows how and why masks are used in all cultures.  He talks about creating masks out of readily available materials.
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In the videos listed below, meet members of the staff of the Cincinnati Art Museum and learn more about museums, museum careers and the education needed to enter the museum field.

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Glenn Markoe
Curator of Classical and Near Eastern Art
Introduction to Glenn Markoe and his job
Glenn's interests in world cultures as a kid
Glenn visiting museums as a kid
What Glenn likes about his job
What a curator does at a museum

Jay Brennan Pattison
Associate Registrar
What a registrar does at a museum
Education needed to be a registrar
Classes students should take to prepare for a career as a registrar
Jay visiting museums as a kid
How Jay became a registrar

Fred Wallace
Associate Conservator
Introduction to Fred Wallace and his job
Elements of arts conservation
Classes students should take to prepare for a career as a conservator
Fred's interests in art and museums as a kid
Art as evidence of past cultures

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