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Hear Here! is a music appreciation podcast for kids (K-5)! In this 5 episode season, we'll explore different genres of music and the various ways music affects our lives. Hear the music and accomplishments of a boy born with autism, meet professional musicians from our region that started playing as kids, make music using found objects, and more on Hear Here! Each episode will be accompanied by classroom activities, discussion prompts, and additional resources for parents and teachers.

Hear Here! | From Kid to Musician

Brian Manker went to school in upstate New York in the Endwell, Vestal, and Binghamton communities. He wanted to be a football player, but then he discovered

the cello.  Now he's the principal cello for the Montreal Symphony Orchestra. Produced by Bill Snyder.


Post-Listen Discussion Questions:


  • Where did Brian Manker grow up?
  • What instruments does Manker play?
  • Describe experiences that influenced Manker to play music?
  • What is the path that Manker took to become a professional musician?
  • How does he describe the symphony orchestra and what it does?

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