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Cellist's Residency Transforms Children's Museum
3 Mar
Summary
- Malik Johnson is the first artist-in-residence at Betty Brinn Children's Museum.
- He performs pop hits, making live music accessible to young children.
- Johnson also hosts interactive programs for families and children.
Grammy-nominated cellist Malik Johnson has become a beloved figure at the Betty Brinn Children's Museum as its inaugural artist-in-residence. His residency, now entering its second year, is expanding to include more interactive family programs.
Johnson's performances feature popular hits, offering children their first exposure to live music in an engaging environment. The museum views music as a vital tool for supporting play-based learning and developing crucial cognitive and motor skills in young visitors.
Having grown up visiting the museum himself, Johnson sees this residency as a significant opportunity to give back to his hometown community. He brings a unique approach to the cello, pushing its boundaries across various music genres and inspiring the next generation of young artists.
This year, the museum is introducing 'Making Music with Families,' where children can create their own instruments. Johnson also composes original music, even creating the museum's theme song from sounds recorded during his toddler talk-back sessions.
