Transcript Dr. Binckes is a professor at Rocky Mountain

Dr. Fred Binckes
Visits
Joan Martin School
Dr. Fred Binckes came to us from Rocky Mountain
College in Billings, Montana, where he is a professor of
music. He is a nationally known concert organist and
composer, whom we are pleased to welcome to our school.
This year he talked to our students about American music
which we document in the following slides.
American
Music
Dr. Binckes is a professor at Rocky Mountain
College in Billings, Montana. He came to tell us
about American Music
The Indians had the first music in America. The
Pilgrims brought their music with them from Europe.
Dr. Binckes brought
an authentic Indian
Love Flute, and
explained how a
young brave played
it very softly for the
young lady of his
choice, early in the
morning. He played
softly so no one else
could hear it.
Some of the
early people in
America used
shaped notes
and syllables
instead of the
notes we know
today. There
are still people
here who use
this system.
They are
called FaSoLa
Folk.
Dr. Binckes pointed out that the first truly American music was
Jazz. Until then, our music was imported from other countries.
Dr. Binckes
showed a DVD
clip of Louis
Armstrong, and
pointed out that
the players were
not using any
music, since
true Jazz is
made up as you
go along.
Joan Martin Students