Wolf Trap Artist Wanda Degen
Artist's Name:
		Wanda Degen
Area of Expertise:
		Music
Educational Philosophy:
		Music is a language that offers opportunities for connection through communication and self-expression easily accessible and enjoyed by all ages, especially the very young. I see music as a limitless source for teaching academic and life skills to the preschool child.
Approach:
	With both teachers and children my approach is hands-on; we learn by doing. I bring to the classroom a variety of traditional and not-so-traditional instruments: strings, rhythm and wind. They are used to explore sounds and to enhance stories, songs and dance.
Awards Earned:
	• Great Lakes Regional Mountain Music Autoharp Competition, 1st place, Flint Bluegrass Festival
	• Folk Song Contest, 2nd place, Wheatland Music Festival
	• Finalist, Mountain Laurel Autoharp Gathering • Finalist, Walnut Valley Autoharp Competition
Key Performances:
	• Performs with Lady of the Lake, Troublesome Lasses, Pete Wittig and Damselfly - with Taia Degen-Repas • East Lansing Arts Festival, performance coordinator • Children's Concert Series, former coordinator • Former Director of Elderly Instruments School of Music • Michigan's Great Outdoors Culture Tour • Wolf Trap artist since 1989
Education/Certification:
	Attended Michigan State University
		Click here to visit her website

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