Meet the Musicians: Gershwin

Meet the Musicians: Gershwin By Dennis Kobray DVD Approx. 54 min. (in 2 sections)For grades 4 and up Mr. Kobray seeks to bring to life a great musical figure from history for the viewer to meet and get to know. Major events and turning points in Gershwin's life are relived and their effects upon the composer's music are explained and demonstrated. Discipline and hard work were as essential to Gershwin's success as was his natural talent.This series seeks to educate as well as to entertain. A Study Guide contains a synopsis of the program and suggested activities for prior and after viewing the disc. The program is recorded in 2 acts (2 classroom sessions) for a total of 54 min.