From Sistrums to Saxophones: Music Through the Ages Youth & Family Workshop

Sun Feb 22 2026 at 12:30 pm to 02:30 pm UTC-06:00

Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures Museum | Chicago

The Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures
Publisher/HostThe Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures
From Sistrums to Saxophones: Music Through the Ages Youth & Family Workshop
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In this youth workshop, students will learn about ancient instruments, explore modern music practices, and make instruments of their own!
About this Event

Music! What did ancient people use it for? What was their music like? How do we know? Could it be a kind of first language? In this workshop, children will explore ancient music-making and the creation of musical instruments in the ancient world.

Children will connect their modern music experiences to ancient sources, explore the artifacts at the ISAC Museum, experiment with hands-on materials to build instruments of their own, and compose new music in old styles.

Recommended Age: 3rd -6th grade

Pricing:

$5 for member children/adults

$10 for non-member children/adults

Adults free (with paying child). If you purchase this add-on without buying a paid ticket, your add-on will be canceled.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures Museum, 1155 East 58th Street, Chicago, United States

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USD 0.00 to USD 12.19

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