Tu Maraca from Brazil Travels to Edgewood

On Wednesday, March 26th, Edgewood students enjoyed "Tu Maraca," a musical work of art from the Lincoln Center Education repertory. Maracatu originated in Brazil a little more than 400 years ago when African slaves migrated to South America. Maracatu music primarily features rhythmic elements and percussion instrumentation, singing is also an important component.

Scarsdale, as a district, has participated in the Lincoln Center education program for many years. Participating teachers are trained in a series of courses conducted by Lincoln Center teaching artists. Trained teachers have the privileges of exposing their students to the available works of art, as well as opportunities to invite Lincoln Center Eduacation teaching artists into the classroom to work with students when possible.