Join Tanager and Hiawatha Public Library a s we explore four major musical genres and their key expressive elements\, pairing each concept with an Expressive Arts project.
\n\nWe dnesday\, April 29 \, 2026 Time: 4:00PM - 5:00PM POP: The Artist&rsquo\;s Iceberg \;
\nCatchy beats\, pleasant vocals\, and relatability a
re the name of the game in the pop
music scene\, but is there more to
this genre than meets the eye? Unpack themes of
identity and outside
perception in this workshop.
Wednesday\, May 6 \, 2026 Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00PM JAZZ: Unconventional Self-Portraits
\nSince its emergenc
e\, jazz music has celebrated creative freedom and expression. In
thi
s workshop\, we will explore how jazz musicians make intentional\, spontan
eous
artistic choices\, with or without words!
Wednesday\, Ju ne 3 \, 2026 Time: 4:00PM - 5:00PM VIDEO GAME MUSIC (VGM) &\; FILM SCOR ING: Stories in Sound
\nDays deep into a story-based game\, you are
about to enter the final boss&rsquo\; lair.
Imagine that the music cu
ts out right as the battle starts&ndash\; and does not resume.
What a
bore! In this workshop\, we will explore the art of the &ldquo\;soundtrac
k&rdquo\; and its
ability to transport listeners to a different world
.
Wednesday\, July 1 \, 2026 Time: 4:00PM - 5:00PM HIP HO P &\; RAP: Can You Hear Me?
\n \;Being in the audience of a h
ip hop or rap performance can feel electric\; the quick\,
rhythmic wo
rdplay requires listeners to truly hear the greater message of an artist\,
leaving a lasting impact. As creatives\, we will explore how our art
may invite our
communities to hear and see us.