Miss Marietta's Memory Music began as a multimedia collaboration created during the COVID-19 pandemic to help children imagine, explore, and connect through the arts. Inspired by the possibilities of music, storytelling, movement, and shared creative experiences, the project invites young audiences to journey through four unique environments while discovering how sound can shape the way we experience the world.

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Created by Debbi Ponella in collaboration with illustrator Joi Almonacy, composer August Fackler, narrator Marietta Simpson, and a team of professional musicians, the project has evolved from an online educational resource into a flexible program that can be adapted for classrooms, libraries, and community settings.

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Learn more about the project and its creation through the videos below.