Education & Engagement – Carissa Klopoushak & Philip Chiu
Carissa and Phil are two young, passionate artists and educators. Learn a little bit more about them by watching the videos below!
- Carissa and Phil talk about music on a desert island.
- Carissa and Phil discuss their “EUREKA” moment.
- Carissa and Phil tell us what makes a great audience.
- Carissa and Phil talk about their non-musical influences.
- Carissa and Phil talk music and sports.
- Carissa and Phil talk about the rewards and challenges of being a solo musician.
- Carissa and Phil talk about Carissa’s trip to China, and the violin in Chinese culture.
- Carissa and Phil discuss connections between music and the other creative arts.
- Carissa and Phil talk to us about days where they don’t play any music.
- Carissa and Phil tell us what they do to relax.
- Carissa and Phil talk about making a living as a musician.
- Carissa and Phil tell us why the violin has remained unchanged for so many years.
- Carissa and Phil share how they make group decisions.
- Carissa and Phil talk about the challenges and joys of being a touring musician.
- Carissa and Phil chat about social media.
- Carissa and Phil discuss their repertoire choices, which include a piece composed during each of the World Wars.
Outreach Programs and Education Materials
These materials explore the violin, and what is special about it. The materials examine its amazing history, construction, and its presence in a range of musical genres world-wide. There is also an opportunity to discuss music and art making during the wars, with a special focus on World Wars 1 and 2, and Prokofiev’s Violin Sonata No. 1
