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Some of Our Favorite Picks from the #MakeSomeJoy Challenge

BeethovenPop Culture


Last week, KUSC (and KDFC, our sister station in Northern California) kicked off the #MakeSomeJoy challenge, asking listeners to upload videos of themselves performing Beethoven’s Ode to Joy using crafty homemade instruments to Facebook and Instagram with the hashtags #MakeSomeJoy #KUSC #KDFC. By the way, there’s still time to join the fun. In the meantime, enjoy some of our favorites so far.

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Ode to Joy with Mason Jars and a Chisel #MakeSomeJoy #KUSC #KDFC

A post shared by Chris (@christopherdarkly) on Mar 27, 2020 at 1:31am PDT

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#MakeSomeJoy#KDFC#KUSC

A post shared by Ron Bushman (@bushmanron) on Mar 28, 2020 at 3:35pm PDT

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For classicalKUSC #MakeSomeJoy#KUSC#KDFC

A post shared by Val Loskota (@valloskota) on Mar 28, 2020 at 12:25pm PDT

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It’s musical magic! . . . #makesomejoy #music #magic #makingmusicfromscratch #musical #enjoy #homemade #fun #odetojoy #classicalmusic @classicalkusc

A post shared by Dave Girtsman (@davegirtsman) on Mar 29, 2020 at 1:31pm PDT

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@classicalkusc is asking people to spread joy from home while we’re social isolating. Here is main theme “Ode to Joy” from Beethoven’s 9th Symphony. I want to thank you KUSC for your wonderful music programs! I listen to you often and with great pleasure! From Romania 🇷🇴 with “joy” and love! 😊 #MakeSomeJoy #KUSC #KDFC #odetojoy #beethoven

A post shared by Alin Văcean ♐️ (@alinvacean) on Mar 29, 2020 at 4:15pm PDT

 

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BeethovenPop Culture
Written by:
The Classical Team
The Classical Team
Published on 03.31.2020
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