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This is a practice of... anticipation. At a live concert put on by WSKG's Sam Goodyear, the audience was encouraged to smell a big bowl of Hershey Kisses but they could not indulge until the end of the performance. Just as we anticipate the end of a piece of music, the audience anticipated eating the chocolate.

Moms, dads and their kids share music they like on this episode of Hear Here! They talk about why they like it, and how it makes them feel. We also meet a therapeutic harpist who plays for people living in a nursing home, and hear the music of Calpurnia. Find additional resources for parents and teachers at WSKG.org.

This episode is all about how voice is used in jazz music. We learn about improvisations and other vocal techniques, and listen to some scat singing from the iconic Ella Fitzgerald. We also meet a young drummer who counts to keep the beat, and hear the Sant Andreu Jazz Band. Find additional resources for parents and teachers at WSKG.org.

We meet Ithaca-based composer/performer Annie Lewandowski during a tech rehearsal of a one-woman show. She's the star, but many people contribute behind-the-scenes. We'll see some of them at work and talk with the director. Also in this episode, we'll visualize music and hear the Recycled Orchestra of Cateura. Find additional resources for parents and teachers at WSKG.org.

If you think classical music is lifeless and boring. You might be in for some surprises during this episode of Hear Here! Classical music can be amusing, funny, or just plain wacky, like the soundtrack of a crazy cartoon. Music has entertained people throughout history. Let's discover how music can actually make us laugh! We'll also hear the music of Flau'jae. Find additional resources for parents and teachers at WSKG.org.

Come along as singer-songwriter Joe Crookston explores the world of music, sound and songwriting! What kind of sound do various instruments make? How do stories and sounds then turn into songs? Let's find out together! Plus, music as a universal language and we'll hear music from Voice of Baceprot. Find additional resources for parents and teachers at WSKG.org.