Artist: Odyssey

Our region was built by many ethnic groups from across Europe who brought their music, food, and traditions with them. Odyssey’s City of Steel takes you on a musical exploration of Pittsburgh’s different cultures in the time of the steel and coal industries. Lively folk music of England, Ireland, Scotland, France, Bulgaria, Macedonia, Germany, Hungary, Poland, Russia, Greece and Italy is performed by a talented quartet—Janice Coppola on clarinet and bass clarinet, RJ Heid on percussion, Laura Daniels on keyboard and vocals, and Phil Van Ouse on tuba, trombone, harmonica and accordion. Students will compare and contrast the musical heritage of these cultures, recognizing music as an important part of cultural identity and examine their own cultural heritage through music. Featuring of the music of two Pittsburgh composers, Stephen Foster and Billy Strayhorn, this program has a rousing conclusion.

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Grades: K - 5

Site Requirements:

4 microphones and stands; access to electrical outlets

Audience Limit:

325

Prices:

PA ACADEMIC STANDARDS:

Geography: 7.1, 7.3

History: 8.1 - 8.2, 8.4

Arts & Humanities: 9.1 - 9.4

to schedule this program for your school or organization, call 412-362-6982 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .