Learn Together
Connect the arts and science through sound exploration, material tinkering, and social-emotional discussions.
Materials
- Cell phone to watch the video
- Cardboard tube
- Scissors
- Disposable cups (optional)
Make Together
Nothing feels quite like listening to beautiful music. Before watching Celisse Henderson perform #ConcertsForKids with Lincoln Center, prepare your own music amplifier for a cell phone to enhance the musical experience!
- Using scissors, cut a rectangular slot the size of your cell phone base in the center of your cardboard tube.
- Stick the base of your cell phone into the hole and test the sound.
- Does your cell phone’s sound seem different at all? Louder? Any echoes?
- If you have some, use two disposable cups to amplify your sound even more. Cut a circular opening into the side of two cups roughly the size of each end of your cardboard tube.
- Stick either side of your cardboard tube into the holes in each cup and point the openings of each cup towards you!
- How does that change the sound of your cell phone? Louder?
- You’re ready for the concert! How does Celisse’s music make you feel? Can you describe her music in just a few words?
Sound moves in vibrational waves. Using something like a megaphone or a cardboard tube causes the sound to go in a specific direction and it vibrates off of the walls of the cardboard and cups, causing an amplifying effect!
Explore more music by Celisse Henderson.
Enjoy more performances with Lincoln Center’s #ConcertsForKids