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The Southern Alleghenies Museum
Of Art hosted a teleconference on Tibetan Art for
the participants of the teachers conference and the
Governors School. The conference was an
introduction to Tibetan Religious Art, with visual
examples, explanations, and time for questions.
Being a part of this arts networking experience was
good. We were given opportunities to recognize and
understand this art form with a community of
learners from across the state.
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This teleconference was one of the many
activities we were involved in during our week at
the Governor's Institute for Arts Educators. Our
primary objectives were to set student achievement
expectations, develop assessment techniques, and
utilize technology . This collaboration of arts
educators was a beneficial experience. During all
sessions there was a firm emphasis on standards,
and aesthetics. It is our plan to integrate what
wer have learned in our classrooms .
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When listening to music that is unfamiliar, I
hesitate to express my criticisms. Because I do not
understand the Tibetan Culture,my impressions are
purely reflections based on my limited frame of
reference. Melodically the music is simple, using
very few pitches. Often a pitch is sustained for a
long time. Formatically the sounds seem to flow
freely with no recognizable design, but I believe
the monks may have a plan in mind. Like the
circular shape of the Mandala the music seems to go
round and round, with an improvisational feel.The
chant is very focused but gentle.Harmonically the
music is very simple, actually with little or no
harmonic effect. Rhythmically, the sounds take the
shape of the words in the chant. Tempos do vary ,
but there is little or no recognizable pulse. The
instrumental music and dances are of a somewhat
different character. All the singers seem equal in
importance except for the very low singer who
seemes to initiate the sequences. It feels to me
like the vibrations of the singers seem to
facilitate their concentration, and the repetitious
nature affects the aesthetic, too. To me the music
is simple ,with little contrast .The chanting was
peaceful,but for me unemotional. .
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