The Kazoo: More Than Annoying
Free event, with attendees receiving a free kazoo.
The kazoo may be best known as an annoying party favor, but research tools at the UC San Diego Library reveal some historical surprises and current uses. Speech therapists have had success using the kazoo as a rehabilitation tool for adults and as an ice-breaker for young children who are perhaps too shy to engage in prescribed vocal exercise. Anthropologists and sociologists have found ancient kazoos thought to be used in solemn ceremonies in Africa and Mexico. Classical composers and pop musicians alike have sneaked kazoos into their compositions and recordings.
National Kazoo Day is often celebrated on the fourth Thursday of January, but this year the cabal of kazoo leaders have opted for the more stationary numerical date of January 28th (falling on a Tuesday this year.)
Sort through kazoo literature (scholarly articles and musical scores) and listen to new chamber music for kazoo composed by alumni of UC San Diego. A collection of kazoos from many decades and many countries will be on view and, while supplies last, a free kazoo for attendees.
Info: 858-822-5758 or [email protected].