Art of Black Music & Dance, Inc. De Ama Battle, Director 32 Cameron Avenue Somerville, MA 02144 (617) 666-1859 E Mail: deamabattle@yahoo.com Website: www.abdm.net ABDM's 30 year history continues to support its mission to preserve African-rooted heritage through instruction and performance, and to bring to the classroom the diverse cultures of the African Diaspora. The dynamic ensemble of professional educators and performing artists deliver works from a rich repertoire to audiences of all ages. ABDM's success is its artistic and educational flexibility, its high powered performances and its unique audience participation. ABDM's Founder/Director De Ama Battle has studied, taught and/or performed throughout West Africa, New England, Jamaica, and Brazil. Program Titles: Our African Heritage Fee: $600 - $900 Special Requirements: 30 minute set-up required Social Studies: Countries and Regions (Africa, Caribbean), Geography

Rich Bala PO Box 179 Billings, NY 12510 (914) 227-7293 E Mail: Baladeer@aol.com Website: www.richbala.com Like the troubadors of long ago, Rich presents authentic, traditional folksongs that bring history to life. Accompanying himself on guitar, banjo, and mountain dulcimer, he sings the actual songs people created about their, their work, and their experiences, which shaped the course of our nation's history and heritage. Program topics include the Colonial Period and the Revolutionary War, life on the farm, the era of sail and steam, and songs from the lumbercamps, canals, as well as other aspects of our "folk legacy". In addition to assembly concerts, Rich also offers extended "workshops", and longer "multi-day" residencies where students actively participate in experiencing history through role-playing, "creative visualization", and by composing their own songs, based on these activities. (Grades: 4 & up) References, program descriptions, and 'demo' tape available on request. Program Titles: Our Folk Heritage in Song; The Land Knows You're There; When I First Came To This Land; Private Yankee Doodle Audience Limit: 30/class; 250/assembly Fee: Assembly - $350 (w/ 4 workshops - $600); Residency - $150/class (4/day max.) Social Studies: American History, Geography, Occupations (farmers, lumbermen, sailors) Language Arts: Creative Writing) Science: Seasons

Bob Bloom - Drumming About You Bob Bloom PO Box 436 Storrs, CT 06268 (860) 429-9280 E Mail: bb@drumming-about-you.com Web Site: www.drumming-about-you.com Recognized for the high level of interactivity and team building characteristics of his hands-on presentations, BOB BLOOM was certified as a Master Teaching Artist by The Connecticut Commission on the Arts in 1997. He presents assemblies, residency programs, and after-school sessions for all grade levels. Entire audiences, inclusive of students with special needs, play a beautiful array of hand drums and percussion instruments to accompany Bob as he sings some of the most engaging songs from North America, South America, Africa, and The Caribbean Region. Bob facilitates inservice workshops for educators and social workers who wish to incorporate group-drumming strategies to support curricula and to enhance their students' personal growth programs. Linda Goodwin, a teacher at Pomfret (Connecticut) Community School writes: "We had Bob as a resident artist for eight sessions on drumming. His sense of humor and energetic approach engaged the students in his wide range of activities. They gained pride in each other and their ability to work together." Program Titles: Drumming About You Fee: Starts at $500.00. Please call for custom program quote Funding Sources: Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism, New England Foundation for the Arts, Albany/Schenectady Alliance for Arts in Education (NY) Health: Self-Esteem

Tom Callinan and Ann Shapiro c/o Crackerbarrel Entertainments 168 Shore Road Clinton, CT 06413-2340 (860) 669-6581; Toll-Free Outside Connecticut: (800) 565-3687 Fax: (860) 669-6648 E-Mail: tom.c@crackerbarrel-ents.com Website: http://www.crackerbarrel-ents.com/tomann01.htm For over 20 years, the husband and wife team of Tom Callinan and Ann Shapiro has toured an assortment of informative and entertaining participatory programs throughout the Eastern Seaboard of the United States for audiences as diverse as nursery schools through nursing homes. Whether appearing as solo artists or as their duo, they blend their extensive repertoire of songs, which span many centuries, with an impressive array of instruments from the wind, string, and percussion families. As storytellers, they were among the Featured Tellers at the National Storytelling Festival (1999), and "Tellers-In-Residence" at the International Storytelling Center (2003). Their stories are told in-tandem or individually, embellished with humor, music, sound effects, and audience involvement. Each has been designated a Master Teaching Artist by the Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism. Tom was designated as Connecticut's first "Official State Troubadour" in 1991. His credits include: The Kennedy Center, "Good Morning America," "Shining Time Station," and many others. Honors include: composing songs included in an Emmy Award-winning documentary and co-writing songs on a Parents Choice Gold Award recording, among others. In addition to her work as a creative and performing artist, Ann also serves as the Education Director of the Connecticut Storytelling Center, in-residence at Connecticut College. Her administrative skills include writing grants and arranging residencies at schools and other cultural venues. They have produced over a dozen recordings on CD and cassette. A catalog is available, along with printed study-guides pertaining to their Arts-In-Education programs. Information about their teacher-training and consulting services are available as well. Program Titles: Come On & Sing; From Sea to Shining Sea; Holiday Hodge Podge; In the Good Old Colony Days; I'm Gonna Write a Song; Home Fires; Imagine Menagerie; Thumbs Up for Connecticut; Sea Songs, Chanteys, and Nautical Lore; Irish and Irish-American Songs and Stories; Let's Clean Up Our Act; Conflict Resolution, and more. Audience Limit: 30/class; 300/assembly Fees: Assembly- $500/solo [1st show. 2nd show @ $300]; $750/duo [1st show. 2nd show @ $450]; Classroom- $500 per day/4 classes-solo. Travel is included within Connecticut. Out of state: 35� per mile, round-trip from Clinton, CT. Funding Sources: Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism, New England Foundation for the Arts, BOCES (New York). Special Requirements: Access to performance space 45 minutes before first show Science: Environment, Ecology, Sea, Animals (Whales) Language Arts: Creative Writing Social Studies: American History (Colonial, Revolutionary War, Immigration, Westward Expansion, Civil War) , Country (Ireland), Holidays, Regions (New England), State (Connecticut), Occupation (Sailor, Whalemen, Railroad, Farmer, Mill Worker, Miner, Cowboy) Health: Conflict Resolution

Tom Callinan and Don Sineti c/o Crackerbarrel Entertainments 168 Shore Road Clinton, CT 06413-2340 860)669-6581; Toll-Free Outside Connecticut: (800) 565-3687 Fax:(860)669-6648 E-Mail: tom.c@crackerbarrel-ents.com Website: http://www.crackerbarrel-ents.com/don_and_tom.htm With banjo, concertina, guitar, spoons, bodhran, ocarina, penny whistles, bones, and limberjack, Tom and Don are masters of generating audience participation. Their infectious performing style blends sea songs and traditional folksongs with folk-revival and original compositions. Sea chanteys (work songs), done in powerful harmony, recall the days of wooden ships and iron men. Ballads and songs about the environment and the plight of the world's endangered whales bring out their more sensitive side. Effortlessly, the duo shifts gears from ballads, to toe-tapping instrumentals, to silly ditties. They are ideal for inter-generational/family audiences and fund-raisers. Their programs can be specific or eclectic in theme, depending on the needs of the sponsoring organization (school, library, museum, etc.). Some feature the implementation of "home-made" apparatus to simulate the experience of working on a ship for volunteers selected from the audience. Rhythm instruments are often distributed to volunteers selected from the audience to form a "foo-foo" band, reminiscent of those found in immigrant communities, or on ship-board in the 18th, 19th, and early 20th Centuries. Music, songs, Don's award-winning illustrations, slides, and an assortment of hands-on artifacts raise the lecture/demo format to a multi-media experience. Program Titles: Songs & Tales of Ships & Whales; Folksongs - Old & New; Songs For the Earth; Instruments & Instrumentals; Drawn By the Song of the Sea (Illustrations/Slides & Music). Audience Limit: 30/class; 300/assembly Fees: Assembly- $500/solo [1st show. 2nd show @ $300]; $750/duo [1st show. 2nd show @ $450]; Classroom- $500 per day/4 classes-solo. Travel is included within Connecticut. Out of state: 35� per mile, round-trip from Clinton, CT. Funding Sources: Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism, New England Foundation for the Arts, BOCES (in New York) Special Requirements: Access to performance space 45 minites before first show Science: Environment, Ecology, Sea, Animals (Whales) Language Arts: Creative Writing Social Studies :American History (Colonial, Revolutionary War, Immigration, Westward Expansion, Civil War) , Country (Ireland), Holidays, Regions (New England), State (Connecticut), Occupation (Sailor, Whalemen, Railroad, Farmer, Mill Worker, Miner, Cowboy) Health: Conflict Resolution

David Coffin, M.Ed 38 Haskell Gloucester, MA 01930 (978) 282-4680 Fax: same, call first E Mail: david@davidcoffin.com Web site: www.davidcoffin.com Since 1980, David has performed every year with the Christmas Revels, and since 1991, as Master of Ceremonies, teaching and leading Revels audiences in song. He has appeared at numerous festivals including the Newport Folk Festival, Mystic Sea Music Festival, and the Lunenburg, Nova Scotia Folk Festival. He has several recordings of his own and has been featured on many more. His music has also been featured on NBC. Music for the King's Court: Exploring the Early Winds With characteristic panache, David Coffin has been delighting audiences both young and old in demonstrating his collection of Early Wind Instruments. His engaging presentation covers the history of the recorder from the primitive ocarina through the medieval gemshorns and the recorders of the Renaissance and Baroque periods. With complete sets of beautifully crafted instruments, David demonstrates each one proficiently with period examples of music written for that particular instrument. He illustrates with humor and vitality the evolution of the Early Instruments and the reasons they either evolved or became extinct. (Grades K-12) From Boston Harbor: Take a virtual tour around Boston Harbor and hear historical anecdotes and songs that illustrate Boston's role in shaping a great nation. This is the 'land based' version of his popular summer boat tour Boston By Sea. (Grades 4-and up) Life At Sea: Get the whole group singing the sea shanties as we 'hoist the sails,' leave Nantucket to go a-whaling, across the line and around the Horn. And just why did we do that anyway? (Grades K-12) Brochures with full descriptions are available upon request. Video CD-ROM also available for the King's Court program. Program Titles: Music for the King's Court; From Boston Harbor; Life At Sea Audience Limits: Music for the King's Court: 150; Maritime Programs: 300 Fees (including travel): $700 and up; block booking discounts available and encouraged. Cultural Council, (www.massculturalcouncil.org) and local cultural councils. Private subsidy is available. Requirements: Music for the King's Court: power supply, access to space 45 minutes prior. Science: sound, transportation Social Studies: American history, Occupations (sailors/whalermen), Geography, Regions (New England)

Jeff Davis In Massachusetts: Young Audiences of Massachusetts 255 Elm Street, Suite 302 Somerville, MA 02144 (617) 629-9269 E Mail: yamass@yamass.org Website: www.yamass.org Jeff Davis offers a musical journey into the history of rural America. With humor, warmth, and scholarship he brings with him the songs and stories of working Americans, from the miner to the mill girls. His programs make the listener feel a little closer to a counterpart of an earlier time. Jeff plays a host of instruments including guitar, banjo, fiddle, dulcimer, spoons, bones, jaw's harps and more. Program Titles: American Sampler; New England Patchwork, Oregon Trail Fee: negotiable Funding Source: Massachusetts Cultural Council Special Requirements: 1 table; 2 chairs Social Studies: American History, Regions (New England, South, West), Occupations (Cowboy, Sailor) Kevin Devine 32111 Westlady Drive Beverly Hills, MI 48025 (877) ALL-SONG E-Mail: KevinDevine@SongSource.com Website:http://www.songsource.com/ Award-winning children's entertainer Kevin Devine specializes in rollicking participatory concerts for children and families. Over the past 15 years, he has performed over 2,000 concerts and school programs from Maine to Texas, delighting audiences with his musical shenanigans and mad-cap antics. With his Trunk of Many Hats and an array of instruments (guitars, accordion, dulcimer, percussion, piano, and more!) Kevin instigates lively sing-alongs, impromptu choral works, call and response songs and continuous audience participation. With a seemingly endless repertoire of original songs, children's classics, old folk songs, Broadway and movie hits, and songs from many cultures and in many languages, Kevin crafts school programs for K-3 to fit a wide range of themes, particularly friendship, community, self-esteem, animals and transportation. Kevin has also released five children's albums and has written dozens of songs for TV shows, including the PBS hit "Barney and Friends" as well as "General Hospital," "Judging Amy," "JAG" and more. He recently appeared as The Narrator in the US debut of the stage version of the new PBS import from Canada, "The Toy Castle." Kevin also performs special family concerts with a traditional Celtic music band and with a jazz/blues ensemble. Whether solo or with an ensemble, all of Kevin's programs are tailored to meet the needs of his audience -- whether it is an informative "Short History of American Music" show or a pull-out-the-stops silly sing-along. Program Title: Kevin Devine's Rollicking Participatory Concerts Audience Limit: 50/class; 1,000+/assembly Fee: class-$175/; full school assembly- $500 (plus travel) -- block bookings/multiple shows discounted; public concerts - $600-$750. Special Requirements: 3 prong electrical outlet or house system (assembly) Social Studies: Countries and Regions of the World, Community, Transportation, Americana Science: Animals Health: Self-Esteem Bill Dougal 243 Tobacco Street Lebanon, CT 06249 (860) 456-9041 E Mail: bill@dougalart.com Website: www.dougalart.com COWBOY BILLY - A colorful cowboy character educating and entertaining through original songs and comedy. The Wild & Witty West Show provides a humorous look into the lifestyle of the cowboy. The OK Corral Show emphasizes character values. Songs teach moral lessons like being nice to your neighbor, and peaceful conflict resolution. FUN SONGS FROM BILL'S HAT - Bill Dougal's original songs educate young people, and incorporate humor. Songs include; "Fact collection", "Mr. Gravity", "It's My Brain" and "Ooey Gooey". A large cartoon visual accompanies each tune. CARICATURES - Cartoon-style portraits. Visual interpretation of various head shapes and facial features with exaggeration & humor. Cartooning presentation also. Lecture/demo, workshop or drawing by the hour. Program Titles: Cowboy Billy, Caricatures, Fun Songs From Bill's Hat Fee: Start at $275 Social Studies: Geography, Regions (West), Occupations (Cowboys) Health Conflict Resolution, Safety

Jim Douglas 53 Whittemore Road Sturbridge, MA 01566 (508) 347-2065 E-Mail: jim.douglas@nichols.edu Jim Douglas sings history alive! Students love his "In Tune With the Times" programs because they are lively and entertaining. They enjoy hearing and singing great songs, seeing new and interesting folk instruments, and learning about other people and times. Teachers love the programs because they reinforce many classroom lessons. Enrichment providers love the programs because they bring to life a special part of our musical and cultural heritage in a way that is authentic, meaningful, and memorable. During two decades as a full-time school performer, Jim has shared his love and extensive research of the past and its music with audiences of all ages in well over a thousand schools. Mr. Douglas has a Master's Degree in History (University of Connecticut), has published four books, and released seven recordings of New England songs and stories. His book, Songs of New England: A Sourcebook for Teachers, is being used extensively throughout the region, and his most recent book, Music in Every Classroom : A Resource Guide for Integrating Music Across the Curriculum, Grades K-8 (Libraries Unlimited), is helping teachers across the country enrich their classes. Jim's latest recording, Under A Spell, earned the prestigious American Library Association Notable Award. Jim's work has been supported by such organizations as the National Foundation for the Arts, the Massachusetts Cultural Commission, Young Audiences of Maryland and Connecticut, Connecticut Humanities Council, Old Sturbridge Village, Mystic Seaport, and Plimoth Plantation. Program Titles: Yankee Doodle and His Cousin (colonial songs); A Peddler's Pack (songs of old New England); (Your State) Songster; Thar She Blows! (songs the whalemen sang); A House Divided (songs of the Civil War); The American Saga (American folk songs); From Farm to Factory; Across the Western Ocean (Irish immigration); Freedom Is A Constant Struggle (the Constitution); Thereby Hangs A Tale (tall tales from New England) Audience Limit: 40/class; 200/assembly Fee: $350 - 1 assembly; $250 for each assembly after; $400/day of classes (up to 4/day) Funding Sources: Massachusetts Cultural Council Social Studies: American History- Colonial, the Constitution, Westward Expansion, Irish Immigration, Industrial Revolution, Civil War, Regions (New England), States, Occupations (farmers, sailors peddlers), Holidays (Thanksgiving, Halloween) Science: Sea Language Arts: Folk Tales (Tall Tale)

Gideon Freudmann CelloBop Productions Box 297 Hadley, MA 01035 (413) 218-7743 E-mail: gideon@cellobop.com.com Website: www.cellobop.com In the program CelloBop, students meet the music, musician and maker of the music; both the traditional cello and the modern-day electric cello. Gideon Freudmann combines classical charm with powerful contemporary technology, crossing stylistic boundaries and joining musical paths. Listeners experience the joy of classical, blues, folk, Cajun, jazz, improvisational and original pieces. Participants learn about the history and construction of the cello and are exposed to the joy of songwriting and musicmaking, the thrill of new technologies, and the importance of mastery, perseverance and creative self-expression. In the Sound Science program, both the artistic and scientific aspects of music are explored through an examination of acoustics, sound waves, intervals, rhythms and chord progressions - exploring the acoustic properties of the cello and the endless applications of digital technology. In the String Improvisation Workshop music students are introduced to the core of Gideon's artistry by examining the power of improvisation with emphasis on tone production, melody, harmony building, chord progressions, bass lines, bowing variations, and technology and the future. A composer and recording artist (five CDs of original compositions), Gideon has served on the music faculty of three music schools and continues his private teaching. Program Titles: CelloBop; Sound Science; Workshop: String Improvisation Audience Limit: 250/perfomance Fee: $425/one performance; $600/two performances; $250/workshops; $450 evenings; $400 libraries. Travel - $50. Science: Sound, Technology Brian Gillie (See Dance & Movement) Program Titles: Song in America; Early Rock 'n' Roll Tom Hanford P.O. Box 90 Goshen, CT 06756 (860) 491-9223 E-Mail: tomhookerhanfordG@hotmail.com Website: www.tomhanford.com Tom's 'Musical Menagerie' is a collection of animal songs and stories from many traditions. Old time country music, cowboy songs, blues, rock and roll and original songs are part of the mix. Folklore and ecological concerns are explored. 'Chimneyside Tales' reveals the lives of Americans of the 17th - 19th century with traditional songs and stories. There are five programs to choose from. Authentic period costumes and musical instruments enhance the performances. Tom sings and plays guitars, violin, and harmonica. Audience singing and role playing with colorful masks and props is encouraged. Program Titles: Musical Menagerie, Chimneyside Tales: A Lyrical Life, Songs of the Sea, Waterbound, Christmas in America. Audience Limit: 30 per class, 300 per assembly Special Requirements: One or two folding tables, about 30" X 60" Fee: $350 for one assembly; $250 for additional shows Funding Source: Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism Social Studies: Holidays (Christmas), American History (General), States (New York); Occupations (Sailors/Whalermen/Canallers) Language Arts: Creative Writing, Tall Tales Science: Animals, Ecology Inca Son Cesar Villalobos PO Box 881899 Cambridge, MA 02299-1899 (617) 864-7041 Fax: (617) 491-7088 E-Mail: CIncasonV@aol.com Web Site: www.incason.com Electronic Press Kit: http://www.sonicbids.com/IncaSon3 (includes photos, biography, press reviews, video, audio files!) The world-acclaimed Peruvian band Inca Son will transport you to the Andes of South America with its ancient melodies, vibrant dances, and colorful native attire. Inca Son (meaning "Sound of the Inca") has been described by Boston Pops Conductor Keith Lockhart as "cultural ambassadors of a nearly lost South American folk tradition." The group includes both musicians and a company of dancers who placed first in their country's annual Folkdance Competition. Inca Son offers schools a variety of dynamic and enriching activities, which complement arts, history, and modern language education. Workshops in Andean Music, where students learn to play their very own panpipes; Andean Dance, where students learn the basics of different folkdances; and an Inca Workshop, in which students learn about the beliefs, medicine, and way of life of this ancient people. This workshop is taught by the Head of Inca Son,Cesar Villalobos, whose own father, a Shaman, bequeathed to him the lore and knowledge of the Inca. Schools may combine a classroom workshop, or workshops, with a performance by the band, with or without dancers. The band explains the meaning of each song and dance, and its place in Andean folklore; and describes their instruments, from reed panpipes to the stringed "charango," made from the body of an armadillo! Program Title: Music and Dance of the Andes of South America Fee: Workshop on Music, Dance, or Inca Beliefs: $500 ($150 for each additional workshop) -Full Band Performance: $1000, 1 show; $1500, 2 shows; $2000, 3 shows; $3000, 1 show with band and dancers. (NOTE: If a school wishes a combination of workshops and performances, a special price can be provided by Inca Son) Funding Sources: New England Foundation for the Arts, the Massachusetts Cultural Council, the New Hampshire State Council for the Arts, and the Maine Arts Sponsors Association. Social Studies: Countries and Regions of the World - Latin America, Geography Abigail 'Ifatola' Jefferson P.O. Box 176 Peacedale, RI 02883 (401) 932-6565 or (401) 783-4982 EMail: abijef@cox.net Website: www.abigailjefferson.com Abigail "Ifatola" Jefferson, storyteller, dancer and arts educator, performs and conducts woprkshops nationally. Through a unique blend of story, dance, song, and rhythm, Abigail brings to life traditional stories from around the globe. Her performance presentations are highly interactive, educational and fun-filled. Audiences of all ages have described her performances and workshops as inspiring, informative, and energizing. Abigail has conducted workshops and performed in schools, churches, prisons, shelters, theatres, festivals and libraries. She is a graduate of Howard University with a B.F.A. in theatre, and holds a M.Ed. from Lesley University. Currently, Abigail is an adjunct professor for Lesley University's Creative Arts and Learning Program, and the co-director of Celebration of Culture, a program designed to increase students' and educators' appreciation of diversity. She has traveled to Ghana, Nigeria, Niger, and Cuba to study cultural traditions. Program Title: Dance, Drum, Story or Celebration of Culture Audience Limit: 200 Fee: $500 plus travel Funding Source: New England Foundation for the Arts, Rhode Island State Council for the Arts, Massachusetts Cultural Council, local councils. Language Arts: Folk Tales (General, African) Social Studies: Holidays (Kwanzaa), Countries and Regions of the World (General, Africa), Black History Jennings and Ponder - World Tales and Celtic Music Ellen Weiner Professional Artists Management 2411 Bay Road Sharon, MA 02067 (781) 784-6394 Fax: (781) 784-5393 E Mail: elweiner@att.net Website: www.elweiner.com Tim Jennings and Leanne Ponder present their stories in two intertwining and overlapping voices, and, between tales, play music on harp and concertina. Their live-performance storytelling CD, "World Tales," won a 1999 American Library Association Notable Children's Recording award. Their two music recordings have been acquired by the Irish traditional Music Archive in Dublin. Recent performances have included Vermont Public Television, Club Passim, and the Saturday night event of the UK Society for Storytelling Annual Gathering, at the National Folk Life Museum in Wales. "This is the best tandem storytelling I have ever heard"-- 2nd Story Review, Ontario. "If you don't believe storytelling can be absolutely fascinating, try this duo; they are brilliant!" -- FolkWorld Magazine, Germany. Audience Limits: up tp 300 Fee: $650 for one performance; reductions for multiples and block bookings. Funding Sources: New England Foundation for the Arts, Vermont Arts Council, B.O.C.E.S. (New York) Language Arts: Literature, Folk Tales Social Studies: Countries and Regions of the World Jolly Rogues James Murray 314 Main Street, Unit 205 Wilmington, MA 01887 (508) 574-3104 Fax: (978) 657-5551 E Mail: jollyrogues@verizon.net Website: www.jollyrogues.com Hailing from Massachusetts the Jolly Rogues are themselves an "auditory flashback" to the music of the 17th, 18th, and 19th century. You can tell these gentlemen are into history, they are members of the Guild of Historic Interpreters. If you see them perform you'll probably find them dressing in period outfits. The Jolly Rogues are carving out a unique niche in local entertainment. Why not make them part of your experience. Program Title: Music From 1700's On Fee: $800 and up Social Studies: American History: Colonial Period, American Revolution. Regions of America: New England. Occupations: Sailors, Whalermen Julie & Brownie Brownie Macintosh 47 Exeter Street Newmarket, NH 03857 (603) 659-2361 E Mails: GBM2NH@aol.com (Brownie); GiseleGanz@aol.com (Julie) Webpage: www.juliebrownie.com These internationally published children's book authors, songwriters, and recording artists love to visit schools - and the students love to learn and sing with them. From double decker buses to Sign Language, from Spanish to just plain fun, "Julie & Brownie" offer delightful, positive, original and traditional songs for elementary age children. Learn sign language with Talking Hands, celebrate equality in sign and Spanish with The Rainbow Family Diversity, ride The Streamlined Double Decker Bus (published as a book and tape by Covered Bridge Press). Enjoy pirate lore with their book A Pirate's Life For Me! (Charlesbridge Publishing). The Gypsies of Nodnol is a scripted musical play with a cast of two and two puppets. Troubadour Tom (Brownie) is fleeing for his life being mistakenly accused of wrong doing by the Lord of The Manor. Along the way, he meets "Francesca" Mistress of the crystal ball" (Julie). together they set out on a journey to the isle of Nodnol. He in search of safety and she in search of riches. Along the way they meet the stream creatures, Leopold and Locarb, who eventually let them pass and swim the stream to Nodnol. Francesca soon learns that the true riches of the world are not possessions, but the joys and beauty of the world around us. Something New...Our "Better Buddy Up" safety program has been combined with a healthy eating show and is now a full school assembly program. Many hospitals have been sponsoring this program in schools and recreation departments. Program Titles: Julie & Brownie with The Streamlined Double Decker Bus; A Pirate's Life For Me!; Healthy Eating and Safety; The Gypsies of Nodnol; Rainbow Family Diversity Fee: Fee's are negotiable depending on what is expected of us (e.g. number of performances, workshops, overnight stay, etc.) Health: Wellness, Nutrition, Personal Safety Social Studies: Geography Language Arts: Writing, Sign Language, Bilingual (English/Spanish) *Lisa & Friends* 15 Julie Drive Wrentham, MA 02093 (508) 384-1442 E Mail: lisamusic@comcast.net Website: www.lisamanning.com Lisa Manning of *Lisa & Friends* has entertained thousands of people over the decades in many venues. Music helps keep children's attention, and when it's coupled with puppets and interactive games, learning becomes more enjoyable and memorable. Below are program offerings and descriptions: Spirit of America This program offers a general scope of American history from the plight of the pilgrims and the courage of the pioneers to modern eras. The show touches on the Revolutionary War, Civil War, WW1 and WW2, and the reasons they happened. Topics such as immigration, reconstruction, and the railroad are also discussed. Interactive games and the musical puppets heighten awareness. The Fabulous Fifties This show reflects the simple, pleasant, and patriotic decade when people realized the American Dream of home ownership. Lisa narrates the great advancements made in the decade: in medicine (polio vaccine), social conflicts (racial segregation was ruled unconstitional), and technology (television and outer space missions). Lisa wears a poodle skirt and joins Elvis, Mickey, and others, singing songs of the era. There's an audience discussion on family values and conflict resolution as well as interactive games that include a hula hoop contest. Cruise Jubilee This journey takes the assembly from the Caribbean, through the Panama Canal to Mexico, and over to Hawaii (an interesting stretch of the imagination). The Cruise Director gives an informative travelogue on what to do and see at each port. The information includes a discussion on dialects, a bit of Spanish, foods, and traditions. Delightful calypso music, sung by Lisa and her puppet friends, keeps the show lively as well as educational. Interactive games include a limbo contest. Hooray for Hollywood Ever wonder how Hollywood became the moving picture capital of the world? This program begins with 3 minutes of mime, depicting the silent movies, accompanied by vintage music. It continues on to feature film favorites including Shirley Temple, Judy Garland, Fred Astaire, Marilyn Monroe, and Mickey Mouse! The show talks about social events such as the Depression, WW2, and the advent of TV, and how these events impacted on the movie industry. This extravaganza involves 15 large puppets, (and multiple props) singing movie favorites from the talkies of 1927 through today. Children volunteer to dress as movie stars on Oscar night as well as other interactive games. Old Fashioned Christmas All the Christmas favorites, plus puppets, to make the season bright! Highlights include "O Tannenbaum" sung by a lit Tree, Matilda sings "Mary's Boy Child". Susie sings "Jingle Bells", and the Dog howls!! With help from the kids, we keep the Grinch from stealing Christmas (a magic trick!). Kids play clackers to "Rockin' Round the Christmas Tree ", prance with Rudolph, and dance as angels while everyone sings carols (lyric sheets furnished). Program Titles: Spirit of America; The Fabulous Fifties; Cruise Jubilee; Hoorary for Hollywood;Old Fashioned Christmas Grade Level Suitability: K - 6th Audience Limit: 300/assembly Fee: $350/assembly, plus travel; additional programs on same day 1/2 price Funding Sources: Massachusetts Cultural Council, New England Foundation for the Arts, Local Cultural Councils Social Studies: American History (General, 1950's), Countries and Regions of the World (Caribbean, Mexico, Hawaii), Holidays (Christmas); Cinema History Margaret McCandless 550 Manning Street Jefferson, MA 01522 (508) 829-4894 E Mail: minstrelm3@charter.net As a folksinger, historian, and storyteller, Margaret McCandless rouses audiences to sing along, add sound effects, and take part in her programs. Margaret performs traditional folk tales, historical narratives, and songs of the past five hundred years, playing harp, hurdy-gurdy, concertina, recorders, guitar, banjo, bones, and more. Margaret's costumed repertoire includes myths from many cultures, Medieval and Renaissance music and armor, Colonial America, sea music, the building of our nation including railroads, canals, slavery and freedom, the Civil War, cowpokes, and settlers. Margaret can be previewed on her award-winning cable-TV show, "The Hat Tree," or at Higgins Armory Museum, Mystic Seaport's Sea Music Festival, other festivals, and Civil War re-enactments. Margaret is listed in the Massachusetts Touring Roster. Also available as a duo with Craig Edwards, chanteyman, role-player, and fiddler at Mystic Seaport Museum. Same topics, more instruments. Program Titles: Medieval & Renaissance Music & Instruments; The Year 1000 in Europe and Asia; The Age of Sail; Little House Music; Cowpokes, Rustlers, & Pioneers; The Civil War; Slavery & Freedom; Waterways & Railways; A New Nation; Greek Myths. Audience Limits: 50/class; 200/assembly Fee: $350 for first assembly, $200 for each additional (+ travel); $400 for a day of classrooms (+ travel) Social Studies: European History (Medieval, Renaissance), World History (year 1000), American History (Colonial, Westward Expansion, Slavery, Civil War), Occupations (sailors, cowboys), Transportation (Canals, Railroads, Ships), Regions of America (American West) Language Arts: Literature (Little House on the Prairie), Greek Myths Science: Sea Mikata Richard Hill 61 Foster Street New Haven, CT 06511 (203) 787-4028 Mitaka takes students on a musical journey from West Africa to the Caribbean and Brazil. Using authentic drums, bells, rattles, and xylophones, they perform traditional music and dance from Ghana, Nigeria, Puerto Rico, Haiti and Brazil. Garbed in colorful costumes, the group demonstrates the communal and participatory nature of music by getting the audience to join in the chanting, singing and dancing. Mikata's vibrant performance leaves students with a deeper understanding of Africa and that continent's strong links to the cultures of the western hemi- sphere. Program Title: A Musical Journey With Mitaka Audience Limit: 30/class; 250/assembly Fee: Within CT - $800/pair (within 40 mi. of New Haven) $950/pair in CT beyond 40 mi.; Out of CT - $1,200/pair World Cultures, Geography, Africa (Ghana, Nigeria), Caribbean (Puerto Rico, Haiti), Latin America (Brazil), Languages (Spanish) Thomas O'Carroll's Irish Programs for High Schools Thomas O'Carroll 51 Olive Street Newburyport, MA 01950 Phone and Fax: (978) 462-9954 E mail: tom ocarroll Website: www.tomocarroll.com Irish-born Tom O'Carroll is a historian, folklorist, singer and instrumentalist. Tom has been singing the songs and playing the tunes of Ireland for over 30 years. He enlivens all his programs with his trademark humor and incredible stock of stories and anecdotes. Tom taught school in Dublin before emigrating to the U.S. He also offers teacher training workshops and school residency programs. Program Titles: The Irish Famine: Anatomy of a Disaster; From Tribe to Nation: A Musical Journey through the History of Ireland; Irish Travellers: Our Domestic Nomads; Songs and Stories from Dublin; The Irish Diaspora; Irish Songs and Poetry Audience Suitability: High School Special Requirements: Electrical outlet Fees: $400+ Possible Funding Source: Massachusetts Cultural Council and local councils Social Studies: Countries (Ireland), American History (Immigration) Language Arts: Folk Tales (Irish), Poetry Nick Page 5 Walnut Street Melrose, MA 02167 (781) 620-1184 E-mail: npchoralfa@aol.com Web site: www.nickmusic.com Nick Page's ZEST FEST (K -6 School Sings) Nick Page's SING WITH US (5 - 12 School Sings) Nick Page, author of Sing and Shine On (Greenwood/Heinemann) and Music As A Way of Knowing (Stenhouse), leads K-6 assemblies using culturally diverse songs taught and sung with zest. By telling stories about the songs and the people who sing them, Nick helps build bridges between cultures. For older students (5-12) he leads SING WITH US that uses a school chorus as back-up for all school sings. Both visits can culminate in an evening concert/Community Sing. Music As A Way of Knowing (Teacher Workshop) Nick Page teaches classroom teachers how simple rhythm and call and response activities can energize learning - enhancing listening skills, attention spans, creating community, and building bridges to other cultures and other times. "In all my years of teaching, I have never experienced a more profound and moving experience. Never have I seen anyone capture the essence of the joy of music as well as Nick Page." Cheryl Tierney, Greenwich, CT 5/06 Program Titles: Nick Page's Zest Fest (School Sings); SING WITH US, Music As A Way of Knowing (Teacher Workshops) Fee: $500-$1,500 Social Studies: Countries and Regions of the World, Geography, Community Patriot Fife and Drum Duo 33 Coachman Lane Methuen, MA 01844 Phone: 978.685.0054 E Mail: donna@heart-of-boston.com The Patriot Fife and Drum Duo performs traditional fife and drum tunes of the 17th and 18th Centuries, folk tunes, songs of the Revolutionary War and specialty numbers. They also provide interesting historical and informative dialogue. A sampling of music includes: My Grandfathers Clock, The Girl I Left Behind Me, Gary Owen, Yankee Doodle and many others. The duo has performed at Strawberry Banke Museum, the Hynes Auditorium, numerous schools, festivals, libraries and conferences. The Patriot Fife and Drum Duo interacts with the audience with both singing and playing. Performances are guaranteed to inspire, educate and entertain. The duo is made up of international touring artist, David Vose, on drums. Vose is endorsed by the Yamaha Corporation of America and Zildjian cymbals. He is the author the book, The Reading Drummer published by the Berklee Press. In 2001 he was inducted into the Drum Corps Hall of Fame. Jim Snarski plays fife. He has taught in the Manchester, New Hampshire school system for twenty five years. He has authored the book entitled, The Yankee Collection. Program Titles: Patriotic History Audience Limit: 25 � 300 Fee: $300 to $600 one show and $450 to $700 two shows Social Studies: American History: Colonial, American Revolution; Regions: New England Bill Pere PO Box 511 Mystic, CT 06355 (860) 572-9285 E-Mail: bill@billpere.com Bill Pere is well known for innovative Arts in Education programming, as his interactive, hands-on demonstrations interrelating music, math, science and technology have been presented to thousands of students. He is a recognized expert in modern music technology and has a graduate science degree. Bill is a founding member of the Connecticut Songwriters Association, serves as its Director of Special Projects, and has twice been named Songwriter of the Year by the organization. He has been appointed by the Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism as a Connecticut State Troubadour and was named national IMC Independent Artist of the Year in 2003. (Grades 5-6). Program Titles: Science, Math, Computers and Music; Connecticut History through Song; Songwriting Workshop: Character Education - Acceptance of Differences Fee: 1 show- $450 ($500 beyond 30 mile radius); $675/full day residency Funding Source: Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism Special Requirements: electrical power, extension cord, setup time Science: Technology (Computers, Physics, Senses) Language Arts: Creative Writing, Poetry Social Studies: Regions (New England), States (Connecticut) Health: Equity Issues Math Promised Land In Massachusetts: Young Audiences of Massachusetts 255 Elm Street, Suite 302 Somerville, MA 02144 (617) 629-9269 E Mail: yamass@yamass.org Website: www.yamass.org Out of Massachusetts: Ellen Lawrence Weiner 2411 Bay Rd. Sharon, MA 02067 (781) 784-6394 Fax: (781) 784-5393 E Mail: elweiner@att.net Website: www.elweiner.com Who Are We In America? Trace with Promised Land the story of immigrants searching for a better life. Hear the story of the people, from the original native Americans through the European explorers, to the waves of 19th and 20th century immigrants. Join in, as the members of Promised Land weave their family's stories into the tapestry we all share. Using sing-alongs, a multitude of musical instruments, engaging tales and old photographs, they combine history, music, language studies, and other aspects of the curriculum into an entertaining and educational program. Program Title: Promised Land (Assembly only) Audience Limit: 250/assembly Fee: In Massachusetts: $575/single,$725 for a pair and $990 for a triple. Out of state:$700 for one performance, reductions for multiples and block booking Special Requirements: 1 microphone with floor stand and PA system, 6 easels or music stands Social Studies: American History (Colonial, Immigration, Industrial America), Oral History R Revels Circle of Song Kay Dunlap 24 Prospect Street Sherborn, MA 01770 (508) 655-1556 E Mail: circleofsong@revels.org Web site: www.revels.org Circle of Song is the touring ensemble of Revels, Inc. An ensemble of 12 presents costumed, staged performances including traditional music, drama and dance. An American Journey (Immigration, grades 3-8) A sea voyage where families from Ireland, Italy and Eastern Europe share their stories, songs and dances. A Celebration of the Sea (New England history, whaling, grades 3-8) From New Bedford, sailors pack their trunks and depart on a whaling voyage. There's a Meeting Here Tonight! (Abolition, Suffrage, Civil War, grades 6-10) The Hutchinson Family was one of America's best-know troupes of traveling singers. The great showman, P. T. Barnum, is the narrator. Program Titles: An American Journey, A Celebration of the Sea, There's a Meeting Here Tonight! Audience Limit: 200/assembly Fee: $800 for one 40 minute program; $1,200 for two back to back. Possible Funding: New England Foundation for the Arts Social Studies: Immigration, Civil War, Women's History, Black History, Occupations (Whaling) John Root 155 Farmington Road Amherst, MA 01002 (413) 256-8729 E-Mail: jroot@comcast.net Website: http://www.johnroot.net/ John�s school programs are a celebration of America�s multicultural diversity during the first half of the twentieth century, and include a delightful variety of musical styles. He plays flute, clarinet, and saxophone; he also sings with a resonant and expressive voice, either a cappella or accompanying himself on the keyboard. Everyone is invited to participate in an old-fashioned sing-along and to share feelings and images evoked by the music. Audiences also discover how the songs� lyrics reveal the technology, customs, and values of these bygone days. John promotes positive social values in his programs and creates rapport with spontaneous humor and sincerity. Each performance is a testimony to the power of music to move the soul. John invites audiences to experience their unique �magical imaginations� and to express themselves creatively in every part of their lives. �Popular Music of the Gaslight Era (1900-1920)� - features ragtime, gospel, blues, and popular songs enjoyed in Vaudeville performances, theaters, and homes across the country. �The Golden Years (1920-1940)� - presents the continued evolution of American song as performed on stage and screen and recalls the magic of the big band era. Program Titles: Popular Music of the Gaslight Era" (1890-1915); The Golden Years (1916-1940) Fee: $450 (price negotiable; discounts for additional performances and block bookings). Social Studies: American History (1890-1940) Steve Schuch Night Heron Music 267 Center Road Hillsboro, NH 03244 (800) 785-9678 E Mail: info@nightheron.com Website: http://www.NightHeron.com Join award-winning musician, author, and storyteller STEVE SCHUCH on a voyage of discovery. Striking pieces for violin and whales... magical tales of from around the world... lively singing, fun with languages, and the science of sound... all are part of Steve�s wide-ranging repertoire. Music and story selections are grade level appropriate, exemplifying arts education at its best. All programs include a free set of Books, CD�s and Educator Prep Materials. Steve offers encouragement for young writers and musicians as well. Honors include Artist Fellowships, composer awards and five fiddling championships. Steve�s musical story, A Symphony of Whales, received five national book awards, and his children�s recording, Trees of Life, a Parents� Choice Gold Award. Schools often include an Author Book/CD Signing with a portion of the proceeds going back to the school. Details at: www.NightHeron.com. "Warmth and storytelling magic." �Los Angeles Times "Exceptionally fine... Schuch brings as much skill and intelligence to folk music as he does to classical." �The Boston Globe Sample Program: A Symphony of Whales Learn about whales, their songs and their encounters with humans. Listen to a true tale of arctic rescue and hear Steve�s unforgettable�Whale Trilogy� �� a solo violin piece played with these mysterious songs of the deep. Weaving together science and performance, this program includes material from Steve�s travels, CD�s and award-winning book, A Symphony of Whales. �Riveting indeed.� �Smithsonian Program Titles: A Symphony of Whales; The Author�s Story; Songs & Tales Around the World; Music & Tales of Ireland; Songs & Tales of the Earth; Life in a Third World Village (music & slide program); Roots of Rhythm & Harmony; Fiddler on the Loose; Imagination & the Art of Storytelling; The Writer's Workshop; Parent/Educator Workshops; Family Concerts; Artist Residencies. Audience Limit: 250/assembly; 30/workshop; call to discuss Family Concerts and Artist Residencies Fee: Contact artist for details. Funding Sources: Title II Grants, New England Foundation for the Arts, New Hampshire Arts Council, B.O.C.E.S. (New York) Science: Environment, Ecology, Nature, Rainforests, Seasons, Animals (Whales), Sea Social Studies: Countries and Regions of the World (Latin America, Ireland), American History (Immigration), Holidays (Earth Day, St. Patrick's Day) Language Arts: Folk Tales (General, Irish), Writing, Bilingual (Spanish, German, Russian) Mark Shepard - DrumSongStory 589 Chapel Street, #3 New Haven, CT 06511 (203) 495-8808 E-Mail: mark@markshepard.com Website: http://www.drumstory.org Mark Shepard is a multi-disciplinary performing and teaching artist who uses drums, songs and stories to interactively engage, entertain and educate audiences of all ages in performances, workshops and staff development programs. He is on the roster of the CT Commission on ther Arts as a performer as well as a "Master Teaching Artist". He has released 12 CDs of original songs and stories. In addition to his music and storytelling, he is a board certified master practitioner and trainer of NLP and speaks nationally on learning and communication skills. Program Titles: DrumSongStory; Breathing Underwater; Funky Monkey! Pumpkin Pie!; Birds; Beyond the Borders; Trickster Tales; Beneath the Northern Star, Mysts & Magick; The Drum of the Elephant King; The Talking Drum; Captured By the Iroquois; Abi Yo Yo; Brothers of the Drum; Shifting Shape Audience Limit: 350/assembly Fees: Negotiable Funding Sources: Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism, New England Foundation for the Arts Environment, Ecology, Sea, Animals (birds), American History (Colonial), Countries/Regions of the World (Africa, Caribbean, Ireland), Folk Tales (Inuit, Trickster), Conflict Resolution Lesley Smith's Theatre of Life Puppets and Band 31 Garden Lane Durham, NH 03824 603-868-7949 Fax: 603-868-9654 E-Mail: lsmithnh@aol.com Website: www.sammysnail.com For over ten years, puppeteer/singer/ventriloquist Lesley Smith�s Theatre of Life Puppets and Band has educated while entertaining students in Preschool through eighth grade. Scripts carefully reflect the concepts of Wellesley College's Open Circle, Second Step and William J. Kreidler's conflict resolution material from ESR. As a ventriloquist, Lesley's sidekick TV star Sam Snail creates an intimate relationship with the audience, modeling skills and behaviors that students can then identify with. Lesley and her musicians are dynamic entertainers presenting fast paced performing arts program that are interactive, educational and upbeat. They integrate each school's currriculum, moto and language into the live shows. The Boston Globe states "Her smile and presence is as warm and welcoming as her voice! ..And the emotion and life her puppets exude is something even adults can relish!" �Bully Prevention� (for grades Preschool-6) uses giant dragon and lion puppets to promote literacy bringing Elizabeth Winthrop�s �Castle in the Attic� to life. Interactive original music, intrigue and humor encourages reading, positive self talk, three steps of problem solving, and the difference between teasing and bullying. Our most requested, repeated performance sanctioned by Open Circle. �Conflict Resolution� (for grades K-8th). Six students perform with giant masks powerfully demonstrating how anger and fear escalate conflict. Theatrical puppet finale reinforces anger management, win-win problem solving and the use of �I� statements and active listening skills. Loads of audience participation, a school favorite for family nights and assemblies. �Empathy and Decision Making� (for grades preschool-4) combines audience participation in a magical tale of intuition and self knowledge. Promotes diversity, empathy, and the three steps of problem solving through enchanting giant puppets and hilarious situations. �Tobacco Prevention� (for grades k-5) covers peer pressure, tobacco abuse and understanding addictions. Interactive music, giant size and shadow puppets tell the tale of Nicky the Dragon who starts smoking because that�s what dragons do! Schools, health fairs and general audiences. �Environmental Education and Recycling� (for grades preschool-5) promotes outside exploration, preserving habitats and encourages recycling through an upbeat musical opener, an on stage recycling game and a full length puppet show. �Coping with Grief and Loss� (for grades preschool-4) is a family therapist and school counselor tested program of music and puppetry that tenderly explores death as a natural part of living. Sam Snail finds comfort through a difficult yet humorous adoption of a puppy after his Grandpa�s passing. �Reading and Literacy� (for grades preschool-5) is a dynamic and hilarious music and ventriloquist show that promotes the joys of reading, humor and puppetry. Art projects and reading ideas inspire audiences of all ages. "Nutrition: Monsters Under The Bed!" - Nutrition and Exercise (for Preschool-2nd, 3rd-5th and family nights) that emphasizes consuming 5 fruits and vegetables/day, F.I.T.: fitness, intensity and time of exercise to raise heart rate, and the importance of Calcium intake. High energy interactive music has the audience singing and signing along on "Five Alive", "Calcium: Do You Get It? " and "Keep it Up"! Humor is the vehicle for learning important nutrition and fitness concepts in a crazy tale with Sammy Snail and friends! Support in service program and activities may be available with the University of New Hampshire for selected schools. Program Titles: Bully Prevention; Conflict Resolution; Environmental Education and Recycling; Empathy and Decision Making; Tobacco Prevention; Literacy; Nutrition: Monsters Under the Bed! Fee: contact artist Possible Funding Sources: New Hampshire and New England Foundation for the Arts, Safe and Drug Free Grants Language Arts: Reading Health: Conflict Resolution, Self-Esteem; Peer Pressure, Drug Awareness Science: Environment, Ecology, Nutrition TAINO Encore Performing Arts, Inc Roberta Wolinsky PO Box 630 Melville, NY 11747 (800) 669-9850 Fax: (631) 423-1795 Email: info@encoreperforming.com Website: http://encoreperforming.com/ta After a five year journey through Central and South America and the Caribbean, Sana and Papo returned to their homes in New England and Puerto Rico and created TAINO (pronounced tah-ee-noe) and for the past 15 years have toured the Eastern Seaboard enchanting audiences with their unique brand of worldclass, Caribbean-flavored music, with storytelling relating their on-going adventures in both cultures. TAINO is available in the U.S.A. from mid-May through mid-December; during the remaining 5 months TAINO resides on their mountain farm in Puerto Rico, conducting inter-cultural exchange programs. TAINO has two recordings of Caribbean World music for all ages. Complimentary copies with all 2001 bookings. PROGRAMS: The Journey: TAINO retraces their journey through Latin America & the Caribbean through story & song. Authentic music with student participation. Bilingual adventure. Caribbean Holiday: A music journey of the Caribbean celebrating the joyful and festive holiday season in Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Trinidad, Guadalupe, and Jamaica. Discovering Columbus: Exploring the world that Columbus encountered in his voyages to America & the subsequent transformation of that world with the meeting of the Native American, European, and African peoples. Students actively participate and will discover the "New World" for the first time. Rainforest: Travel along the equator visitng the endangered tropical forest regions through music & stories inspired by the sounds & flavors of South America, Africa, and Asia. Caribbean Carnaval: A new end of the school year show; a festive variety of Caribbean music featuring Sana's dazzling keyboard & emphasizing audinece and "on-stage" student participation. Wow! Program Titles: The Journey; Rainforest; Caribbean Holiday; Discovering Columbus; Caribbean Carnaval Audience Limit: 300/assembly Fee: $800/single; $1,050 per double show in same location. Travel fees are variable. Block booking discounts. Residencies available. Funding Source: Vermont Arts Council Special Requirements: Tech Rider will be provided with contract Social Studies: Countries and Regions of the World (Central and South America, Caribbean), Famous People (Columbus) Science: Ecology, Environment Language Arts: Bilingual (Spanish) Roger Tincknell 78 Pratt Corner Road Shutesbury, MA 01072 (413) 259-1146 E-Mail: roger@rogertincknell.com Website: www.rogertincknell.com Two-time Parents� Choice Award-winning recording artist, Roger Tincknell offers participatory, curriculum-based music assemblies and workshops. As a former classroom teacher and music specialist, Roger provides enriching multi-cultural, historical, and environmental programs. His repertoire includes international folk-songs sung in a variety of languages as well as songs and dances from Native, African, European and Asian- American traditions. He plays guitar, banjo, mandolin, piano, ukulele, Irish bozouki, Incan charango, Russian balalaika, Puerto Rican cuatro, harmonica, Native American flutes, African drums and Latin percussion. His programs include: Across the Americas, a musical journey from Canada to South America; Earth Rhythms, an environmental program, Children's Songs and Singing Games, a participatory multicultural program for younger grades. Roger also offers songwriting workshops and hands-on programs for special needs and very young children. Comprehensive study guides are provided. Program Titles: Across the Americas (can be tailored to include: Colonial America to the Revolution, Immigration and Industrial America; From Slavery to Civil Rights; Cowboys, Yodeling and Western Expansion; Latin American Songs, Dances and Instruments; Songs of the Sea.); Earth Rhythms (Celebrates and teaches environmental awareness); Children's Songs and Singing Games; Holidays from Around the World (Winter Solstice Celebration, Martin Luther King Jr., St. Patrick's Day, Halloween and others); Under One Sky: A Multicultural Musical Journey around the World Audience Limit: 40/class; 400/assembly Fee: $350-$400 (plus travel) sliding scale for one show with additional programs on same day 1/2 price. Funding Source: MCC, Local Cultural Councils, Very Special Arts, BOCES (NY), SCLC (CT) Special Requirements: table and access to electricity Social Studies: History (American, World), Geography, Countries and Regions of the World Science: Environment, Ecology, Nature Health: Special Needs Trimmings and Trappings: 17th century fashion of England and New England Ellen Weiner Professional Artists Management 2411 Bay Road Sharon, MA 02067 (781) 784-6394 Fax: (781) 784-5393 E Mail: elweiner@att.net Website: www.elweiner.com �Trimmings and Trappings� is an engaging interactive look at the life of our earliest settlers. Through a broad display of children�s� and adults� costumes woven around a story line and songs, audiences experience the daily lives of a 17th century family. Discover why the tailor lined his coats with cabbages and toddlers wore puddings on their heads! Lynne Wilkinson, creator of 'Trimmings and Trappings' has been a costumer for historic Plymouth Plantation as well as the ensemble, Ayriel of which she was a founding member. She made all of the costumes for this production of 'Trimmings and Trappings'. She is a gifted musician, singer and choir director and performs with the Boston Cecila. 'Trimmings and Trappings'is an ideal program for schools, libraries, historical societies and public and private organizations. Program Titles:Trimmings & Trappings:17th century fashion of England and New England Audience Limit:75 for school audiences-no restrictions for public library etc. Fee: $350 for school shows, $200 for each thereafter same day same location, public performances somewhat higher-travel extra Funding Sources: local Massachusetts cultural councils and the Massachusetts Cultural Council Special Requirements:sufficient space for display of large array of costumes-standard size table-children may be seated on floor-stage not a requirement Social Studies: American History (colonial) Troubadour, Inc. Victor Cockburn or Judith Steinbergh 126 Payson Road Chestnut Hill, MA 02467-3272 (617) 327-8965 Fax: (617) 327-7473 E Mail: Info@Troubadour.org Website: www.Troubadour.org Presenting original and traditional material, Troubadour artists expose students and teachers to a wide range of lively and inspiring poetry and folksongs from diverse cultures. With poems and songs about issues close to their lives and classroom curriculum, the audience is exposed to works from a diverse collection of writers both adult and children. Troubadour recordings and material have received awards such as Entertainer of the Year from the Boston Parents Paper, as well as Parents Choice Silver and Gold, and Early Childhood Awards. Troubadour artists have 30 years of experience teaching and developing curriculum. Programs directly relate to MA Curriculum Frameworks Guidelines. Curriculum support materials are available. In the classroom, through a combination of multi-visit, writing workshops for students, professional development workshops for teachers, and providing curriculum resources, Troubadour�s Artist Educators emphasize the use of literary arts in the writing process. We provide continued support for teachers and students by establishing personal and professional long-term relationships with schools. In this way, we can better effect a successful and lasting, systemic change in education, while encouraging a love of literature, writing, and music. Fee: $400.00, $1,000.00 Possible Funding: Massachusetts Cultural Council, local cultural councils, Very Special Arts MA, Troubadour Educational Outreach Grant. Language Arts: Poetry, Reading, Creative Writing Social Studies: Countries and Regions of the World Health: Special Needs Nancy Tucker 97 Pie Hill Road Goshen, Ct 06756 (860) 491-2067 E-mail: Tucker1416@aol.com Website: www.nancytucker.info As Connecticut Songwriter of the Year and winner of a Lifetime Achievement Award and two Outstanding Achievement Awards from the Connecticut Songwriter's Association, as well as Grand Prize Winner of the 4th Annual Connecticut Comedy Festival, Nancy Tucker's life is dedicated to creativity and the enhancement of creativity in others. Assemblies are presented with imagination and enthusiasm and all are encouraged to participate. The following programs are offered: The Bizarre English Word Bazaar is a lively, fun-filled escapade through the twists and turns of the English language The Whole Tamale is a combination of songs of self esteem, care of the earth, and fun with the English language. A brochure with full descriptions is available on request. Program Titles: See above Audience Limit: 400/assembly Fee: $400 plus travel (Block Booking prices available) Language Arts: Creative Writing Science: Environment Health: Self Esteem Tim Van Egmond (See Storytelling) Yankee Notions Jim Douglas 53 Whittemore Road Sturbridge, MA 01566 (508) 347-2065 Fax: (508) 213-2333 E Mail: jim.douglas@nichols.edu Website: www.timvanegmond.com Years ago, friends and neighbors gathered at community and family events to share stories, play tunes and sing songs. Times have changed, but those songs, tunes and stories continue to delight, especially when performed by Yankee Notions. Yankee Notions is Jim Douglas and Tim Van Egmond. Both are accomplished singers, storytellers, and musicians (guitar, hammered dulcimer, English concertina, pennywhistle, Appalachian dulcimer). Performing throughout New England for close to 20 years, Yankee Notions has been featured in hundreds of community concerts and festivals, schools, libraries, senior centers, and heritage museums (including Old Sturbridge Village (MA), Historic Deerfield (MA), Mystic Seaport (CT), Old Bethpage Village Restoration (NY), and Plimoth Plantation (MA)). Because of their extensive repertoire and experience in working with audiences of all ages in a wide variety of situations, Yankee Notions can provide a concert program tailored to your audience�s interests and needs. (We also provide indoor/outdoor sound system at no extra cost.) Sample School Programs Include: A Peddler�s Pack: An eclectic mix from New England and beyond. Lively Irish and French Canadian tunes, traditional and contemporary songs sung in two-part harmony. The Sailor�s Trade: Shanties (work songs) and fo�c�sle songs (songs for recreation) from the days of �wooden ships and iron men.� The Jolly Farmer: Perfect for agricultural fairs and the like. Songs and tunes from 18th and 19th century New England, when �the farmer was the man� Seasonal/Holiday Samplers: Whether it�s a Harvest Festival, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Halloween, First Night, Old Home Day, St. Patrick�s Day or other special day, here�s the entertainment to help celebrate it in style! Program Titles: A Peddler's Pack; The Sailor's Trade; The Jolly Farmer; Seasonal/Holiday Samplers Fee: Starts at $650 for 2 assemblies, same day, same school. Block booing discounts available. Funding Sources: Massachusetts Cultural Council, New England Foundation for the Arts Social Studies: American History (Colonial, the Constitution, Westward Expansion, Irish Immigration, Industrial Revolution, Civil War ), Regions (New England), States, Occupations (farmers, sailors peddlers), Sea, Holiday (Thanksgiving, Halloween) Language Arts: Folk Tales (Tall Tale)