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Christina and Andrés are Latin Grammy winners 123 Andrés, sought-after performers who have been hailed by Billboard as "A rockstar for little language learners." Andrés holds a Doctorate in Musical Arts and Christina a Masters in Urban Education, and they bring beats and rhythms from all over Latin America that will entice kids to jump, dance and discover. Both native Spanish speakers, Andrés and Christina weave language seamlessly into their programs so your students learn, whether they are new to Spanish or advanced. Workshops and residencies also available. Dual language, ESL, Foreign Language and diversity/multicultural studies. 123 Andrés; Grades Pre-K-5; Price on request |
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African Drum and Dance Ensemble - Sankofa |
The word Sankofa means 'going back to the roots’ in the Twi language from Ghana, West Africa. It symbolizes promoting personal and community awareness of the positive role of the arts in the villages demonstrated through rich cultural values passed on by great ancestors ‘Nananom’. Sankofa drummers and dancers open the program with a brief performance followed by an introduction to drumming and dance in West Africa featuring stories about Kofi (an Asante prince from Ghana) growing up in his parents’ villages, Otumi and Besoro. Kofi talks about the relevance of the drum as a communication tool, for rituals, at festivals and community building. Students are introduced to a variety of drums and learn about their role in ceremonies and ‘Ananse’ stories handed down from his grandmothers. Students will learn about customs, traditions, food and details of how a village works together and how important it is to pass these traditions on to the next generation. Sankofa Ensemble will play four polyrhythms and get the students and teachers involved in at least two of the rhythms to demonstrate teambuilding and working together. A Q & A portion will conclude the presentation. Sankofa African Drum and Dance Ensemble; Grades K-12; $1200/$1500
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Sankofa African Drum and Dance Ensemble 845.843.9065
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The Alley Cats are a perfect blend of musical talent and comic timing and breathe new life into everyone's favorite doo-wop classics as they present their interactive, fun, and informative assemblies. Tight harmonies, humor, interesting stories and an unbelievable amount of a cappella energy enliven the performance as audiences sing along with familiar melodies. Students learn about the unique American musical form called "doo-wop" as they hear the group bring their own contemporary style to the tunes from the 50's and 60's or well-loved holiday classics. Having performed at the White House and as featured entertainers on Disney stages, audiences can be sure that this group is truly the "cat's meow!" Alley Cats; Grades K-8; $1250/$1500 |
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Mando Fonesca 714.313.8571 |
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Astrograss is a bluegrass band from Brooklyn, NY that brings a high level of musicianship and entertainment to the stage, engaging students with their interactive show. The assembly program combines performance with music appreciation featuring songs ranging from bluegrass to folk standards to their unique interpretations of Shel Silverstein poems. The musicians also discuss the history of bluegrass and folk music and do an "instrument show-and-tell." A popular segment in the program is The "Astrograss Songwriting Challenge" that encourages creative writing and exposes students to the joy and craft of songwriting. Teachers are invited to have their students submit poetry to Astrograss in advance of the performance, and several poems are selected, made into songs, and performed by Astrograss. The assembly concludes with a "hoe-down" dance contest in which students from each class are encouraged to show their moves. A handful of prizes are awarded to students of all ages based upon creativity and enthusiasm in their dancing. Astrograss; Grades K-6; $1250/$1550
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Jordan Shapiro 917.693.4939
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Bash the Trash Environmental Arts |
For over 30 years Bash the Trash has been building, performing and educating with musical instruments made from recycled and reused materials: Inspiring students to discover the connections between art and science with their amazing invented instruments, incorporating STEM-to-STEAM as well as issues of plastic pollution and climate change. Bash the Trash offers stand-alone shows, follow-up hands-on workshops, as well as a sequential series of performances that goes progressively deeper into the science of sound as well as environmental concepts. "Sustainable Sounds” explores the science behind sound and vibrations; "Found Sound Science" goes deeper into the families of instruments; “Trash to Techno” transforms simple sounds into danceable beats through technology; "Trash Jam" shows kids how to make their own Junk Band; "Global Bash" features instrument-builders from cultures around the world. The shows are always fast and funny, with age-appropriate audience participation throughout and chock-full of amazing science demos and fun music presented by a superb crew of scientist/musicians. Assembly performances, hands-on workshops, residencies and family programs available.Bash the Trash;Grades Pre-K-8;$1550/$1895 |
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John Bertles 914.478.1103
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Brady Rymer and the Little Band That Could |
Three-time Children’s GRAMMY nominee Brady Rymer performs original rock n’ roll songs in an interactive, high-spirited concert that encourages a culture of kindness and positivity. Rymer’s infectious energy gets everyone on their feet and his tunes express themes of self-confidence, respect, fairness, diversity and inclusion, caring and friendship, leaving students inspired and energized. Brady performs in a range of configurations with bandmates from the Little Band That Could – which “might just be the best-sounding band in children’s music,” according to NPR’s All Things Considered. Brady has written and performed for children and families for more than 20 years, following a career with "From Good Homes", during which he shared the stage with artists like Bob Dylan, Dave Matthews and the Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir. He tours nationally, performing at schools, libraries, festivals and venues including the Getty Museum, Lincoln Center and the Kennedy Center. Brady Rymer; Grades K-5;Price on request
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Kinobe is Uganda’s leading touring musician, producer and educator. He has dedicated his life to building communities and connecting young people globally through the arts, and has brought the African experience to schools around the world through storytelling, song, dance, discussions and traditional instruments. His school performances and outreach programs create interactive and engaging experiences for all ages, to enrich children with different backgrounds with the goal of educating, informing and inspiring them to be global citizens while experiencing new sounds, languages and movement. Kinobe is the Founder and producer of the world renown program Dance of Hope a children’s touring music and dance company from Uganda.Chinobay;Grades; K-12; $1200/$2000 |
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Celebrating Spanish Music and Dance with Hernan Romero |
Get ready for an exciting journey into the heart of Spanish culture and traditions! Internationally acclaimed and Grammy award winning guitarist Hernán Romero will take the stage, mesmerizing students with the rich, vibrant sounds of Spanish guitar. Accompanied by a dynamic Flamenco dancer, Christina Candela,this high-energy performance will showcase the passion, rhythm, and artistry of Flamenco, one of Spain’s most iconic traditions. Beyond the music and dance, students will learn about Spanish culture and timeless traditions that have shaped its identity. From the stomping rhythms of Flamenco to the history behind Spain’s artistic and musical heritage, this interactive experience will bring the spirit of Spain to life. Get ready to clap, stomp, and shout "¡Olé!" while celebrating the beauty and vibrancy of Spanish heritage in an unforgettable way! Hernan Ronmero;Grades K-12; $1200/$1600 |
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Hernan Romero 973.563.7012
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Harmonium introduces students to the fun of fine a cappella singing with a global range of songs from different time periods and countries. Students learn about range, part-singing, and canon, and experience styles of music from Renaissance to contemporary in a dynamic show that includes lots of audience participation. Most importantly, they see demonstrated how CHORAL singing is a means of self-expression that brings satisfaction at any age. Dr. Anne Matlack is also available to workshop with school choruses in advance for a deeper partnership experience. Harmonium Outreach Chorus; Grades K-12; $950/$1200 |
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Dr. Anne Matlack 201.274.4617
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Jazz-A-Ma-Tazz with Hayes Greenfield |
Award-winning musician and educator Hayes Greenfield presents Jazz-A-Ma-Tazz, a highly interactive, fun, jazz, music assembly. Hayes and his band take students on a transformative journey through the joys of listening, creating, and vocalizing sounds of instruments, improvising, dancing, and singing. From beat one to the last, Hayes totally connects with his audience and brings the national music standards to life making learning fun. Hayes also provides music workshops and specializes in helping middle and high school band directors inspire more students to take risks, come out of their comfort zones and improvise. Hayes Greenfield; Grades K-12; $1000/$1600 |
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Hayes Greenfield 917.531.4860
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Key Wilde performs original, humorous, upbeat songs with an acoustic guitar. These songs introduce students to a wide range of musical styles from bluegrass to blues and are presented with animated projected visuals created by illustrator Key Wilde. The illustrations express themes and characters depicted in the songs and are designed to stimulate the imaginations of young students. Depending on availability, Key may be joined by musical partner Mr. Clarke adding electric guitar, percussion and vocal harmony. The duo has released several albums together and has received two Parent’s Choice Gold Awards. Key Wilde offers an astonishingly witty collection of songs ranging from the factual to tall tales about pigs as big as tractor trailers, mythical creatures and a dog who thinks he's a frog. Key Wilde; Grades K-6; Price on request |
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Virtual Program - Music Technology with Brent Daniels |
This interactive assembly will capture the attention of everyone that attends! You will be amazed at the way in which Brent relates to students and the ease with which he can bring out the musician in everyone. Student volunteers have the opportunity to participate in the program by being part of on-the-spot sound creation and composition that will have the whole place hopping! With a strong emphasis on the importance of education in ALL subjects, Brent Daniels demonstrates to students how music is produced in the entertainment industry today through computers and technology. This program includes a live sound recording with several audience participants. Using these recordings, students hear how their sounds can be manipulated, then transformed into a live song right on the spot! Brent’s music has been featured in many video games, movie, television and video soundtracks, and commercials. Academic Entertainment; Grades K-12; $1095/$1595 (AM/PM $2190) |
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Number Drummer Live is a one-of-a-kind interactive production where the entire audience "drums" up math to create a spectacular rhythmic performance. Experience drumming through addition, multiplication, money, fractions, probability, ratios, algebra and more. Experience math through beat, rhythm, timbre, dynamics, tempo, form and more.
• Every student plays an instrument
• Up to 400 students perform simultaneously
• 100% student engagement
• 50 minutes of non-stop math & music
• In-depth math & music curriculum connections
• Created & performed by a math teacher, curriculum trainer and musician with over 20 years of experience
Number Drummer Live is inspiring, energizing and 100% hands-on engagement. It is the ultimate live interactive educational experience. Troy Kryzalka; Grades K-6; $1195/$1595 |
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Rhythm Hear Say offers exuberant and joyous global studies investigations, undertaken by exploring and experiencing a vast array of percussion instruments from Africa and the Americas. We tap into the universality of the "language" of music, and the long recognized bonding and festive qualities of percussion music experienced throughout human history. These offerings are designed to inform and enlighten us about the richness of the cultural landscape, and our place within it. Encouraging us to participate and contribute to the great treasure chest of human culture. Offerings always involve tons of hands-on participation and are available to all ages for performance, residency or workshops. Sequential learning is provided with an awareness of age/grade levels and common core standards, and can be adapted to fit curricular needs. Ron McBee; Grades K-12; $800/$975 (one performer); $900/$1200 (two performers) |
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