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Mi Querida Flor de Wiquntuy (Q'eros)
Pajaro amarillo pecho coloreado (Musica Afroperuano de Chincha)
Wallata

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As a culture, what does the music that we choose to preserve and venerate say about our identity and values as a community?

· Do we feel as if we have agency in these decisions?  What external
factors color our decisions?
· Which elements are within our control?  Which elements are outside of
our control?
· How do we discern the value our culture places on various themes?
Lyrics? Dance forms? Preservation of traditions?
Collaborative/soloistic music making?  Performance venues?
Rhythmic and melodic heritage?

· What evidence do we see of transculturalization do we see in our
music? In Peru?

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-Music of the Q'eros: well known for their unique preservation of Andean Traditions
-Discussing Geographical Influences of sharing musical traditions
-Economics of Music and access to musical resources
-Making new instruments and
-Ukukus and the dedication of music making
-Strumming patterns of the Charango of the Campo vs. Charango of the City on the Central Coast
-Developing partnership and music sharing projects with Qosqo Maki

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The music that we choose to preserve and venerate says a great deal about our identity and values as a community. Musical performances and structure do not only reflect upon the values of a society but it is a product and a public display of sociocultural, religious, historical, and economic influences.

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The following collection of lessons will explore a variety of genres found in Peruvian music.  Each grade level will focus on various cultural themes that will culminate in a performance.   Lessons will be written for 40 minute class periods, but contain modifications and supplemental/optional activities that can be adapted at the user’s discretion.

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Suggested Grade Levels: K-5
Country: Peru
Region: Cusco
Culture Group: Peruvian
Genre: Huaynos, Canto Quechua, Danzas Fokloricas, Folklore
Instruments: Voice, Hand drum, bass drum, ukulele, charango, recorder, quena
Language: Spanish, Quechua
Co-Curricular Areas: Art, Language Arts, Social Studies, and Science
National Standards:
Prerequisites: None