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Samba and Brazilian Percussion
This lively and interactive program inetroduces the colorful and exciting world of samba in Rio de Janeiro and Bahia Brazil and its kinship to New Orleans carnival. Curtis Pierre, one of only seven pandeiro masters in the United States, performs the intricate techniques of the jingled instrument in a memorable display of rhythm and acrobatics.
Grades K-12
$210 Single; $375 Double
World of Percussion
This unique musical program offers the drama and splendor of a revered ancient culture as it traces the origins of African drumming. Drum families from Ghana, Senegal, Guinea, Mali, Nigeria, Angola, Jamaica, Brazil, Cuba and Japan are demonstrated in this interactive and energetic program.
Grades K-12
$210 Single; $530 Double
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Dance
Social Studies
African American Studies
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The Fun...The Mentals of Music
Music is fun for students as presented by Carl LeBlanc, musician, singer and educator. In this highly informative program, music is approached from both scientific and artistic perspectives. Students learn about vibrations, harmony, rhythm and families of instruments while enjoying classical, traditional, and contemporary music.
Grades 2-8
Tales and Tunes
Carl LeBlanc combines his musical talents and theatrical skills to present a program of traditional and original stories and songs that entertain, teach important lessons and depict the history of the struggle for Civil Rights in the United States.
Grades K-8
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Songs of My People
This performance is a must for Black History Month, but it is equally vital throughout the entire year. Carl LeBlanc performs selections that illustrate Black America's legacy of music as a vehicle toward freedom. Gospel hymns, anthems from the Civil Rights Movement, and melodies of racial pride are the focus of this inspirational program.
Grades 2-8
$210 Single; $375 Double
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Language Arts
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Social Studies
African American Studies |
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A Tour of American Music
Explore American history through this engaging program
that focuses on country and western music of the 20th century. All instruments in the program
are introduced and featured including Gal Holiday’s own special style of yodeling.
Students will learn about the roots of this popular American tradition while enjoying the
opportunity to participate in a traveling “Louisiana Hayride.”
Grades K-12
$470 Single; $650 Double
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The Big Small World of Folk Music
Children will learn simple, authentic songs in English, Spanish and Zulu and play traditional rhythm instruments to play from around the world as they enjoy traveling with folk music as their guide.
Grades PreK-8
Songs and Stories of Ireland
How many leaves are on a shamrock? What language do 4% of the Irish people speak as their first language? How does the Irish giant escape from the Scottish giant? What is the difference between a reel and a jig? All will be made clear during this fun and educational romp from this accomplished Irish musician and singer.
Grades K-12
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Language Arts
Music
Social Studies
Multicultural Studies |
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American Folk Heroes
Some are tall-tale icons (Pecos Bill and Slew-Foot Sue), some are real people (Harriet Tubman) and some are that magical combination of both (John Henry and Johnny Appleseed). Students will explore the lives of these men and women of diverse backgrounds who have impacted the American character.
Grades K-8
$195 Single; $355 Double
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Gluscabi and Other Native American Legends
Georgi weaves music, dances, customs, games and legends of a variety of Native American traditions into a program which shares the wisdom of a People.
Grades K-12
Music and Stories of the Underground Railroad
Insights and intrigue of danger and connectedness between runaway slaves and their hosts are presented through children's storieswhose homes were stops along the Underground Railroad.
In Celebration of the Americas
Cultural connections are made and oral traditions carried on as Georgi brings stories and songs from civilizations of the Americas. |
Our Founding Mothers
Hear the music and stories of our founding mothers as we learn about their heroic actions and their impact on our country.
Grades K-12
$215 Single; $350 Double
Available January 25-30, 2007 and March 8-15, 2007
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Women's Studies
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Prior to Hurricane Katrina, Ms. Joseph was
the former Director of Education for the
Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra and a
singer with the New Orleans Opera Association.
She was most recently seen as Lily
in Porgy and Bess with the New Orleans
Opera and has performed several roles with the company. Ms. Joseph is accompanied by
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Harmony in New Orleans
This program focuses on music of survival and
the lessons of hope amidst tragedy derived
from the history of slavery. As students are
shown examples of musical harmony they
begin to explore the meaning of harmony in
their environment.
Grades K-5, 6-9
The Role of Opera in the Birth of Jazz
This historical examination of 19th century
New Orleans focuses on the musical experiences
of slaves and free people of color in a
multicultural music environment.
Grades 4-12
Creole Classical Composers
This exploration of the lives and music of Creole
composers includes the community of Les
Gens de Colour Libre (free people of color),
looks at their legacy of music, culture, and
their contribution to the world of music.
Grades 4-12
$295 Single $440 Double |
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Band leader, singer, percussionist, song writer
and trumpeter Desmian Barnes is a graduate
of Xavier University with a Bachelor of
Arts in Music. This talented artist has also
taught instrumental music, theory, arrangement,
composition and has been director
of concert, marching, jazz and orchestral
bands at several local schools. Soul Heirs
Band has played at numerous local venues.
Its members include Dennis Hill, Keith Lewis,
Charles Moore, Ribino Barnes III, Lester Wilson,
Danielle Johnson and Desmian Barnes. |
Jazz It Up
Experience the magic and mechanics of jazz
firsthand! Students learn to distinguish different
rhythms like traditional jazz, samba, rock
and hip hop and interact with the artists
through call and response. In addition to hearing
jazz tunes played by professional musicians,
students try their hand at making music with
their own rhythm instruments.
Grades K-12
$355 Single $530 Double |
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John Rankin is the best known solo acoustic guitarist in the New Orleans area and has cultivated a large and diverse audience for many years. In additional to teaching guitar at several local universities, he regularly performs recitals around the Deep South. He received the 2003 Big Easy Award for Best Folk Artist by Gambit Weekly.
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400 Hundred Years of Guitar
How do we still have and enjoy music that was written over 400 years ago? What are the three elements of music? How do we listen to music and what are the basic human responses? John Rankin answers these questions in an entertaining and educational program. The audience learns that music is timeless as they listen to earliest guitar pieces from the Renaissance through to the present day. They will also discover New Orleans special connection to the world of music as Mr. Rankin performs his original guitar composition of Chicken Gumbo.
Grades 3-12
Single; $235 Double $350
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Social Studies
Math |
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Khari Allen Lee, leader of The New Creative
Quintet, is a graduate of Auburn University
with a B.S. in Music Education and Berklee
College of Music with a Diploma in
Professional Music with emphases in Performance,
World Music and Composition.
Mr. Lee has performed with notable artists
including Irvin Mayfield, Henry Butler,
Chaka Khan, Henry Butler and Ellis Marsalis. |
Musical Gumbo
This program is designed to cultivate creativity,
produce soulful, healing music, and to
educate children of all ages on the history of
our music and culture. It includes a specific
focus on the unique music and culture of New
Orleans and its impact on the world music
scene, the diverse forms of the American
Classical music known as Jazz, and current
trends in popular music. The ensemble consists
of two horns and three rhythm section
players and includes vocals which encourage
audience participation. A special 30 minute
program for Early Learners is also available.
Grades K-12
$470 Single $650 Double |
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Melon Songs
Local musician and storyteller Philip Melancon weaves scales and tales into a musical mesh of melon thumping fun. Drawing upon twenty-two years of teaching, he serves up a banquet of “knutritional knowledge” that is sure to satisfy the pickiest of listeners. Schools can pre-select from a variety of themes including recycling, celebration of the arts, and New Orleans culture.
Grades K-12
$205 Single; $325 Double
Outback Adventures
Tailored to appropriate grade levels, Philip Melancon
brings to life the fascinating continent of
Australia
through songs and
stories. Students will enjoy learning about the unique geography and animal
life, and develop a respect for other cultures such as the Aborigines.
Grades K-8
$205 Single; $325 Double
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Language Arts
Music |
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Theresa Andersson, recording artist and violinist, has performed both nationally and internationally to high acclaim. |
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Music is a Universal Language
Using her Swedish roots as a starting point, Theresa will show students that music is a wonderful way to connect different cultures. In describing her personal journey from Sweden to Louisiana, she will perform folk songs indigenous to her native country and her adopted state. This program will inspire an appreciation for other cultures while creating a solid sense of community.
Grades K-5
$295 Single; $530 Double
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Music
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Around the World in Rhythm
The Panorama Jazz Band gives an engaging, kid-focused program of music from around the world. Young people learn to provide rhythm accompaniment to music from their own New Orleans to faraway places like Martinique, Poland, and Bulgaria. They are taught to identify the ensemble’s instruments that generally include clarinet, trombone, accordion, banjo, bass and drums and differentiate musical factors such as “loud vs. soft”, “high vs. low”, “fast vs. slow”, and “percussive vs. sustained”. Students also enjoy learning an authentic folk dance.
Grades 4-12
Holiday Rhythm Sounds
The Panorama Jazz Band has adapted a special program of holiday songs from around the world that offer a unique musical and cultural experience.The program shows how music unites us all.
Grades 4-12
$350 Single; $530 Double
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Each presentation offers something different
in connecting the child with jazz and its
cultural signifi cance. The programs explore a
different element of its history and encourage
active audience participation.
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Props for Pops-A Celebration of Louis Armstrong
Through songs by and about Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong, Reggie Houston, Charmaine Neville and other talented musicians give a narrative overview of this important performer and ambassador of jazz. Satchmo’s early development in New Orleans is highlighted and students learn through participation about improvisation and scat singing.
Grades K-12
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The Brass Tradition
With exuberant parade marches, get down jamming, and a mock jazz funeral, this 7 piece band shows the history of the New Orleans brass band from its traditional past to its relevance for a whole new generation as students learn how to second line.
Grades K-12
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African American Studies
Social Studies
Math |
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Ancestral Footsteps through the African Diaspora
Travel through history with this enchanting program that features traditional drumming and songs from South Africa, Ghana, Brazil, Haiti, Cuba and even New Orleans. Michael Skinkus and Janet Sula Evans trace the path of Africans in the New World through folkloric music as they help students to discover connections between the old and the new. Students will experience and participate in playing a variety of percussion instruments such as Tumbadoras, Shekeres, Djembes, and Bata drums as they learn to appreciate music as an important tool for social expression.
Grades K-12
$235 Single; $410 Double
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Social Studies
Language Studies
African American Studies
Math |
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Carol Rausch, Education Director New
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Hansel and Gretel
This delightful 45 minute version of a classic favorite has already introduced thousands of children to opera and continues to enchant new audiences. The fully staged and costumed reenactment of the Grimm Brothers' fairy tale is perfect for the holidays or any time of the year.
Grades PreK-5/Family Groups
September 2008 through May 2009
$455 Single
Opera A La Carte
Two singer-actors take the audience on a lively journey
through the “greatest hits” of opera, including The Barber of
Seville, Carmen, Hansel and Gretel, II Trovatore, and The Magic Flute. During the course of this highly interactive program, students learn about the origins of opera, and gain appreciation for
what it takes to become a professional opera singer. Most important, they
discover that opera is FUN!
Grades Pre-K-5
September 2007 through May 2008
$275 Single
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Music
African American Studies
Louisiana Studies
Social Studies
Language Arts
Conflict Resolution |
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A Celebration in
Song
This engaging program is designed to coordinate
with Black History Month. All ages will
delight in the kaleidoscope of African songs,
storytelling, poetry, spirituals and selections
from both the Broadway stage and opera.
Grades Pre-K-12
Available February 3-17 2008
$245 Single
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Meet the Woodwind Quintet
Train your ear to identify the individual instruments of the woodwind family in the orchestra through this entertaining and educational presentation. Listeners will be introduced to each instrument, learn how sound is created, and hear performances demonstrating each instrument’s unique characteristics as well as performances from the quintet as a whole.
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Around the World with Five Instruments
Take a trip throughout Europe and the United States through music! Audiences will hear examples of music from a variety of countries including England, France, Spain, Germany, Russia, and the United States. This presentation will be accompanied by a slide show including pictures and maps. This program is an excellent way for students to connect social studies and geography with music.
Single: $470; Double: $775
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