Concert pianist, composer, multi-media storyteller, and adventure cyclist George Maurer presents Math & Music Fusion, a fantastic way to bolster math concepts by relating them to musical concepts! Students even get to create their own music!
Math & Music Fusion: Empowering Young Minds Through Musical Math Education
Our mission is to provide K-8 students with a unique, hand-on educational experience that combines the magic of music and thewonder of mathematics. With the talented musician and educator George Maurer as our guide, our program gives students a backstage pass to the world of math and music, fostering a unique understanding of the addition, subtraction, fractions, and patterns within music, while igniting a passion for creativity through the power of modern instruments.
Your students get a backstage pass to the musical side of math in this upbeat, hands-on program led by musician, composer and edutainer extraordinaire George Maurer.
Listening is at the core of George’s work as a musician, and his ability to not just listen but really hear has led George through a pretty amazing and diverse 35-year career. George has shared the stage with Grammy winners like Bruno Mars and Eric Clapton, his arrangements have been performed by the Boston Pops and the National Symphony, and he turns on that star power to show K-8 audiences that math really can rock.
Utilizing the magic of motion-based modern electronic instruments, George pulls back the curtain on the addition, subtraction, fractions and patterns behind rhythm, pitch and scales and then lets students create their own sounds and patterns using elementary equations and interactive instruments for all age levels— including the mysterious, mesmerizing theremin.
About
Minneapolis-based jazz pianist, producer and McKnight Fellowship composer George Maurer spent several years touring the U.S. as orchestral arranger for The Midtown Men, the original Tony-awarded leads of Broadway’s Jersey Boys.
George’s current projects focus on multimedia storytelling and multidisciplinary work with international artists. He also is an adventure bicyclist and curator of Academic Entertainment’s popular cultural-geography program Tales From a Bicycle Seat.
George holds a B.A. in music composition from Saint John’s University, Collegeville, MN.
Math & Music Fusion In-Person Setup
It is CRITICAL to provide a parking space for loading/unloading and ensure your show begins on time!
Audience: K-8 Capacity: 400 Presentation Time: 45 minutes Prefer split younger/older but not required
Set-Up Time: 15 minutes Take-Down Time: 5 to 10 minutes Presentation Area: Performance space can be stage or floor-level. If performance space is floor level, please seat students on the floor with an aisle up the middle of the audience, and not in chairs. If the performance area is a stage, please ensure there are stairs for easy-volunteer access to the performance area. Arrival: No assistance for set-up or take-down of this program is required. Assembly Requirements: Please provide an extension cord and access to an electrical outlet. Presenter will also need either a projector or a smart-board (with HDMI connection for a Mac computer). Presenter provides his own sound. If two or more presentations are scheduled, please divide students by grade level for each presentation – K-3, 4-6, etc. Additional needs:
Math & Music Fusion: In Tune With Mathematics
Your students get a backstage pass to the musical side of math in this upbeat, hands-on program led by musician, composer and edutainer extraordinaire George Maurer. George has shared the stage with Grammy winners like Bruno Mars and Jason Mraz, and he turns on that star power to show K-5 audiences that math really can rock. With a soundtrack that features smash hits like Bruno’s “You Can Count on Me” and Pharrell Williams’s “Happy”, George pulls back the curtain on the addition, subtraction, fractions and patterns behind rhythm, pitch and scales and then lets students create their own music using elementary equations and home-made instruments — including the mysterious, mesmerizing theremin. (Look it up!)
We had the Math & Music Fusion program come to our library for our summer program as part of a math-related grant we received. Our patrons really enjoyed the unique show, and the kids were especially excited to play with the theremin at the end. I thought the topic was also presented very well. The presenter, jazz educator George Maurer, broke down the concepts into relatable experiences and examples for both kids and adults, so it was easy to engage with the content and have fun (while secretly learning)! There were games and movements to keep participants active throughout the program, and at the end, there were a number of patrons who mentioned wanting to attend this program again or another one like it. I recommend it!
Pamela Schwieger – Librarian
Weaver Library
East Providence, RI
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