HawaiianMele

Hawaiian Mele, from All State `Ukulele, 2019, Hawai`i

Courtesy of Kumu Lauren Williams

Hawaiian Mele:
Pupu Hinu Hinu, Nona Beamer; Waimanalo Blues, Liko Martin, Arlo Guthrie; E Kuʻu Morning Dew Eddie Kamae, Larry Kimura (hula was performed by pre-service and music teachers from the state of Hawai`i)

2019 All State `Ukulele

Teaching multi-cultural and world musics is more than teaching “music”. By having an in-depth understanding of the music of different cultures ourselves, we will be able to help students sing, play music and gain greater insights into the music of their own cultures as well as other cultures. Once our students have studied their culture’s music from this integrative approach, they will be better prepared to appreciate and respect music from another’s culture. We as music educators, have an important role as carriers of culture. We must present materials to our students through an anti-biased filter and advocate what Derman-Sparks has said, “Differences are good; oppressive ideas and behaviors are not.” (p. x)