Music Education & Appreciation Month on MiND took us to South Africa, to the inner workings of a pipe organ, to get swept away in the amazing power of collective feminist voices and to simply take a minute to stop, and listen to the music.

We decided to dedicate an entire month to music for so many reasons. But most of all, because of its universal power to connect us all to each other, to ourselves, and to the greater world.

We were very fortunate to have so many talented hearts and voices participate in Music Education & Appreciation on MiND . We want to thank all of you for your continued contributions to making this world a better, and more beautiful, place.

To all of our viewers and fans, we encourage you to pick up an instrument and play. To blast, and sing along to, your favorite songs as you commute along 76 or 95 with the windows down. To let your unique voice be the loudest one in your family when you sing happy birthday to a loved one.  (I know mine is truly what they call “flat” and I am definitely “tone deaf” but that doesn’t stop me - even if the cat the leaves the room, I sing it like I feel it). If you ask me, letting music into your life is about experiencing the joy of being alive. It’s not about being classically trained (though that helps), or hitting the perfect notes or knowing all the words. It’s about keeping an open heart and living a musical life.

There is only one week left for Music Education & Appreciation Month on MiND, but that doesn’t mean the appreciation of music in our lives has to stop! Keep the beat going!

-Kim Kunda

And remember, if you missed the premiere of the special hour of 5-minute programs all about music- you get another chance!

Tune in March 27^th at 8pm for 11 great programs that will lift you up, make you think, and maybe stomp your feet.

Where to Watch:

MiND TV: Broadcast Channel 35 (Over the Air)

Comcast: 20, 35, 98

Fios: 35

DirecTV: 35

MiND TV brings you Music Education & Appreciation Month in March, celebrating music without boundaries!  Be sure to catch the many exciting special performances and documentaries we’ll be airing all month long!  In addition to our Music Education Month exclusives, we’ll also be featuring brand new 5-minute programs all about music, which will be premiering March 24 at 8 PM.  Here are just a few of the many new programs you can look forward to seeing during our Music Education Month lineup!

Restoring a Classic

Learn the skills and techniques required to restore an 80 year old pipe organ!  The Keswick Theater in Glenside, PA, is having a 1,700 pipe Moller Theater Organ restored, which is an extraordinary project, since it is a very intricate, detail-oriented process.  With every note involving at least three moving parts to make a sound, it can take up to 2-4 hours to find the proper route for just one note!  Take a look at this fascinating practice where music meets mechanics!

The Anna Crusis Women’s Choir: Music and Social Change

As the longest running feminist choir in the US, the Anna Crusis Women’s Choir has been a pioneer establishment since 1975.  With a mission to spread awareness and advocate social change through their performances, this choir selects songs that convey themes of justice, peace, and equality.  With a diverse repertoire that spans over countless genres and languages, the Anna Crusis Women’s Choir is “an undiscovered treasure” that we’re excited to display.  Immerse yourself in their skillful harmonies, uplifting mission, and the noteworthy details of this choir’s rich “herstory!”

Be sure to tune in!

Hal Solomon
MiND TV Intern

Check out these great new additions to the MiND TV 5-minute program lineup!  With our new programs, you can take a journey through African American history, go through the motions of exhilarating dance drills, and take a look at the many exciting events and activities that shape our local community.  So go explore the legacy of Carter G. Woodson, bust a move at Philadelphia’s Illadelph Legends Festival, or join Losang Samten in his quest to create a Kalachakra Mandala in the name of peace!

African American Studies

African American Trailblazers: Carter G. Woodson

MiND TV celebrates the valued contributions of African Americans throughout history with this series of insightful mini-biographies.  In this edition, we honor Carter G. Woodson, who dedicated his life to demystifying racist practices in historical studies and lead the endeavor for change and reform.  Find out how this remarkable individual came to be known as the father of African American history!

Under the Baobab Tree

Temple University’s Pan-African Studies Community Education Program offers a wide variety of courses for higher education, including a substantial number of enriching African-American Studies courses.  A proud institution founded in 1975, PASCEP provides a valiant source of knowledge and unity for the North Philadelphia community.  Observe what previous PASCEP instructor Linda Goss describes as “Education for the mind, and wisdom for the soul!”

Dance

Philadelphia’s Illadelph Legends Festival
Member: Rennie Harris Puremovement

Find out why Philadelphia’s Illadelph Legends Festival is the longest continually run Hip-Hop dance festival around.  Held annually at the University of the Arts, this festival is an opportunity for aspiring dancers, legendary choreographers, and new enthusiasts to bond through education, dance, and discussion.  Catch a glimpse of this exciting event with Rennie Harris, Zulu Gremlin, Buddha Stretch, and Tweetie as they expose you to the significance of Hip-hop and its rich, vibrant culture with a variety of thrilling dance scenes!

Group Motion Dance Workshop
Member: Djuna Wojton

Dance—a fluid expression of the self.  As a participant of the Group Motion Dance Workshop, you are not only exposed to dance as an art form, but as a powerful force of non-verbal communication.  With its improvisational focus, this workshop offers an important lesson in releasing your inhibitions.  Co-Director Manfred Fischbeck introduces you to exercises including the shadow dance and the active-passive game. You can even take part in Group Motion workshops at the Community Education Center in Philadelphia!

Community

Constructing Peace

Join Losang Samten, spiritual director of the Tibetan Buddhist Center of Philadelphia, as he guides you through the delicate process of creating a Kalachakra Mandala—an intricate, colorful work of art made entirely of sand.  Learn the history behind this fascinating tradition— an artistic endeavor to promote peace and overcome suffering.

Enjoy!

Hal Solomon
MiND TV Intern