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Donivan Johnson
Donivan Johnson
Donivan Johnson serves as the only K-12 music instructor for the Selkirk School District in Northeast Washington. For his dedication to students, Johnson is listed in Who’s Who Among American Teachers and was the recipient of the 2009 Humanities Washington Award for Individual Achievement. As an avid musician, composer, and lecturer he has been invited to present his works and research to numerous organizations including: Regional and National Conferences for the Society of Composers, the National Conference for Christian Fellowship of Art Music Composers, Southwest Contemporary Music Festival and Conference, Aspen Composers Conference, and Whitworth University. In 1994 Johnson inaugurated the Hans Moldenhauer Memorial Lecture Series for general audiences to discuss new music and its role in society and music education.
Listen Up! What Is Modern Music?
Modern Music has always come under fire for no reason other than being “modern.” What exactly is “modern music” and how does one properly evaluate it? In this interactive presentation, for all age groups, award-winning composer and music teacher Donivan Johnson guides participants in learning ways to listen to new music. Using the “How to Become a Music Critic” guidebook, participants will listen to brief musical examples and learn skills necessary to properly critique modern music. Examples of how to connect popular music with new classical music will also be shared with the audience.
Contact Donivan at (509) 446-2117 or by email. He currently lives in Metaline Falls, WA.
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