Music

Music

Bon Tee Cajun Duo ** Jeff SagermanThis little Cajun band stirs up the musical pot with the deep rich flavor ofthe Louisiana Bijou. Traditional fiddle, accordion, harmonica, and singingspice this assembly program.Grade Level : K-12Content Focus : Social Studies (US), History, MusicPerformance scheduling is : one assembly program at $400 for 40-45minutes back to back assemblies at $550 for 40-45 minutes each.Centennial State Pipe Band ** Ben HolmesLearn the history of bag piping by tracing the evolution of this instrumentand music from it's origins in the Middle East to Ireland and then themodern version in Scotland. This master bag piper has studied for twentyyears and has traveled the world. He is a full time bag pipe teacher anddirects the Centennial State Pipe Band.Grade Level : K-12Content Focus : Social Studies, InternationalPerformance scheduling is : one assembly program at $450 for 40-45minutes back to back assemblies at $625 for 40-45 minutes each.Cider Mill ** Vicky BunsenThis old-time string band shares live, high-energy acoustic music fromAmerica’s culture and history. Their tunes are mainly from the southeasternUnited States, with some New England, Canadian, and Celtic influences.Much of the music is similar to what has been played for 150 years.Grade Level : K-12Content Focus : Social Studies (US), History, MusicPerformance scheduling is : one assembly program at $450 for 40-45minutes back to back assemblies at $650 for 40-45 minutes each.

Colorado Hebrew ChoraleThe Colorado Hebrew Chorale gives voice to the legacy and culture of anage-old tradition. Experience, understand, and appreciate the arts andexperiences of the Jewish people through Hebrew, Yiddish, Ladino, andEnglish compositions.Grade Level : K-12Content Focus : Social Studies, HistoryPerformance scheduling is : one assembly program at $375 for 40-45minutes back to back assemblies at $500 for 40-45 minutes each.Mundo de Soul ** Dan Egger-BelandriaMundo de Soul Band is a Brazilian funk project that presents traditionalBrazilian music and a mixture of Afro Brazilian and Portuguese influencesin various formats. Playing original music and covers from artists such asGilberto Jil to Caetano Veloso, Dada Sa is accessible, danceable, and aunique musical experience.Grade Level : K-12Content Focus : Social Studies, Music, HistoryPerformance scheduling is : one assembly program at $450 for 40-45minutes back to back assemblies at $650 for 40-45 minutes each.Erica Brown Band ** Erica BrownErica has been involved in the Colorado music scene for many years withan emphasis on the blues, her musical love. Her vocals have been featuredin the film, “The Fan.” Her band has many years of professional musicalplaying and is the best.Grade Level : K-12Content Focus : Social Studies (US), History, MusicPerformance scheduling is : one assembly program at $550 for 40-45minutes back to back assemblies at $700 for 40-45 minutes each.

Koto Player ** Junko ShigetaThrill to the sounds of Colorado's only Japanese certified Koto player. Ms.Shigeta is a joy to listen to and an inspiration. Having performed at manyarea festival, she and her group of students are in much demand. Sheweaves tales of history and folklore along with her beautiful playing.Grade Level : K-12Content Focus : Japan, Music, Social StudiesPerformance scheduling is : one assembly program at $350 for 40-45minutes back to back assemblies at $450 for 40-45 minutes each.Kusogea Nobi Drum Ensemble ** Bob HallBob presents music and songs from many countries of Africa. He hasrecently returned from a trip to Africa. He gives students the opportunity toexperience sights and sounds of traditional instruments. Drums, bells, andvoices come together to create a vibrant and rhythmical journey of music.Grade Level : K-12Content Focus : History, Geography, Music (Africa)Performance scheduling is : one assembly program at $400 for 40-45minutes back to back assemblies at $500 for 40-45 minutes each.Mariachi America de Jesus DiazMariachi America is a professional Mariachi band. They feel comfortablestrolling, performing on stage, and accompanying Mexican dance groupsand singers. Their dress is authentic “charro,” and they play traditionalMexican songs, as well as English favorites.Grade Level : K-12Content Focus : Social Studies (Mexico), Music, InternationalPerformance scheduling is : one assembly program at $400 for 40-45minutes back to back assemblies at $550 for 40-45 minutes each.

Flamenco Guitar ** Miguel EspinozaThe sounds of this nationally renowned classical, flamenco guitarist willtake you around the world in this hypnotic performance. World classpresentation by true master. Considered one of the top ten Flamencoguitarists in the nation, Miguel spins a web of magical guitar mastery.Grade Level : K-12Content Focus : Social Studies, International StudiesPerformance scheduling is : one assembly program at $350 for 40-45minutes back to back assemblies at $450 for 40-45 minutes each.Gamelan Tunas MekarAn American gender wayang ensemble made of members playingtraditional instruments from Bali and Indonesia through their Balineseinstructor, Catur Eka Santi.Grade Level : K-12Content Focus : IndonesiaPerformance scheduling is : Only one assembly program at $620 for 40-45 minutesHaku Cho Kai - White Butterfly Club/ Koto Player ** Reiko Urano,Katherine Kawakami, and FriendsThis unique group of performers presents a Japanese cultural experiencefeaturing koto music, folk dance, tea ceremony, songs, and stories.Grade Level : K-12Content Focus : Japanese Music, Dance, HistoryPerformance scheduling is : one assembly program at $350 for 40-45minutes back to back assemblies at $450 for 40-45 minutes each.To include special guest Yoko Cannon, renowned Koto player, virtuosofrom Japan one assembly program at $400 for 40-45 minutes back to backassemblies at $500 for 40-45 minutes each.

Heavenly Echoes: Gospel Hour ** Bishop WilsonYour spirits will soar s you listen to the ethereal music of this inspiringchoir. A choir of five to six, dressed in elegant robes, dedicate their musicto perpetuating the songs of the old Negro spirituals.Grade Level : K-12Content Focus : Music (US), HistoryPerformance scheduling is : one assembly program at $550 for 40-45minutes back to back assemblies at $700 for 40-45 minutes each.Henry the Fiddler ** Henry FiddlerAs a minstrel in our time, Henry plays thirty styles of music from around theworld on the violin and fiddle. Music from Italy, France, Ireland, Spain,Russia, Eastern European countries, and Latin America can be performedplus the American styles of Appalachian, square dance, and bluegrass.Programs are tailor-made for your students. Children hear and learn thehistory of the instruments and the music. He also plays an interestingnovelty instrument, the musical saw. Kids will be clapping and singingalong with Henry the Fiddler.Grade Level : K-6Content Focus : Social Studies, History, MusicPerformance scheduling is : one assembly program at $350 for 45minutes back to back assemblies at $450 for 45 minutes each.Jubliant BridgeJubilant Bridge mixes powerful vocals, guitars, and dulcimers into aharmony-driven sound that is fresh and innovative. It is sure to leave yourspirits uplifted.Grade Level : K-12Content Focus : MusicPerformance scheduling is : one assembly program at $450 for 40-45minutes back to back assemblies at $650 for 40-45 minutes each.

Neil HaverstickNeil plays blues, reggae, country, and avant-garde music on his 19 and 34tone guitars.Grade Level : K-12Content Focus : MusicPerformance scheduling is : one assembly program at $350 for 40-45minutes back to back assemblies at $475 for 40-45 minutes each.New Land Balkan Band ** Julie LancasterThe New Land Balkan Band combines lively instrumental dance music onfolk and modern instruments with songs ranging from simple, villagediaphonic (two-voice) harmonies to the lush, soaring harmonies of urbanmusic from Greece, Bulgaria, Macedonia, and the Rom (Gypsy) traditions.New Land provides translations and explanations about the instrumentsand the music, thus making a fascinating and educational performance.Grade Level : K-12Content Focus : Social Studies (Europe), Music, HistoryPerformance scheduling is : one assembly program at $450 for 50minutes back to back assemblies at $600 for 50 minutesExtra fee ($50) if band provides its own sound system.Pan Jumbies ** Don ProrakThis group blends the beat of music by combining the finest tradition ofhand-crafted steel pan, vibrant calypso, and soca funk of bass andpercussion to bring the Caribbean world to you.Grade Level : K-12Content Focus : South AmericaPerformance scheduling is : Only back to back assemblies at $700for 40-45 minutes each.

Master Accordionist ** Ron TomocikRon can play, with one day’s notice, non-repeated music for a minimum of40 minutes. This music can come from at least fifteen different culturesaround the world. His wide range of talent will mesmerize the audience.Customize this program by selecting music of the countries that you wantyour students to hear.Grade Level : K-12Content Focus : Social Studies, Music, GeographyPerformance scheduling is : one assembly program at $200 for 40-45minutes back to back assemblies at $300 for 40-45 minutes each.Michael StanwoodPlaying instruments from many cultures he has visited, Michael willentertain and educate in a unique program. It is fun-filled, sometimeshilarious, but always an informative journey around the world.Grade Level : K-6Content Focus : Social Studies, Language arts, GeographyPerformance scheduling is : one assembly program at $275 for 40-45minutes back to back assemblies at $400 for 40-45 minutes each.Music & Instruments from Around the World ** Brian & Steve MullinsBrian and Steve are accomplished multi-instrumentalists. They playupwards of twenty different string and woodwind instruments and musicfrom ten or more countries in one performance. The program isentertaining and educational. They convey the joy and universality of musicwhile imparting interesting information about the different musical culturesand emphasizing an open mind towards the people and art forms of othercountries. They have performed this presentation throughout the UnitedStates.Grade Level : K-12Content Focus : Music, HistoryPerformance scheduling is : one assembly program at $400 for 45minutes back to back assemblies at $550 for 45 minutes each.

Music from Japanese Stringed Instruments ** Yoko HiraokaSpanning 400 years and inspired by nature and romance, this music ofsung poems, solo instrumental, and ensemble playing is a pinnacle ofcultural refinement in Japan. Yoko Hiraoka plays and sings this classicalmusic of Japan.Grade Level : K-12Content Focus : Music (Japan), HistoryPerformance scheduling is : one assembly program at $350 for 40-45minutes back to back assemblies at $450 for 40-45 minutes each.Music of the Pan Flute ** Ransoli & CamachoThis group started as a duo in Mexico and then traveled throughout Centraland South America playing and collecting wood for instruments. Theirancient hand-made flutes mixed with modern guitars creates exotic soundsthat describe the mystery of the mountains and valleys of South America.Miguel Camacho plays pan flutes, bamboo flutes, and percussion whileRogelio Ransoli plays guitar and pan flutes. Some other native instrumentsthey incorporate into their music are the turtle shell, goat feet, and rainstick.Grade Level : K-12Content Focus : Music (South America), HistoryPerformance scheduling is : one assembly program at $400 for 40-45minutes back to back assemblies at $500 for 40-45 minutes each.Music of Wind and Water ** Bob Seigetsu AvstreihThis is a recital of solo music for the shakuhachi, the Japanese Bambooflute. The ebb and flow of the sound of this ancient instrument evokes therhythms of the forest breeze and the waves of the sea. This is music ofpeace.Grade Level : K-12Content Focus : History, Music (Japan)Performance scheduling is : one assembly program at $300 for 40-45minutes back to back assemblies at $400 for 40-45 minutes each.

Taiko-n-trad Jazz ** Toni YagamiJapanese drumming and traditional jazz? Who would think that these twovery different musical forms would compliment each other? They areclosely related. Trad jazz is the heart beat and soul of modern jazz andAmerican music, and taiko is the heartbeat of Japan. This program toucheson the differences and similarities of cultures as well as musical forms.Music is truly the universal language.Grade Level : K-12Content Focus : History, Language, Music (Japan)Performance scheduling is : one assembly program at $370 for 40-45minutes back to back assemblies at $470 for 40-45 minutes each.Tobatana ** Emil RinaldiTobatana performs traditional and contemporary Marimba dance musicbased primarily on the styles of the Shona people of Zimbabwe and othercultures of Southern Africa. The interaction of their instruments creates astyle that will ignite the dancing spirit within all people.Grade Level : K-12Content Focus : Music (Africa )Performance scheduling is : one assembly program at $550 for 45minutes back to back assemblies at $700 for 45 minutes each.Traditional Irish Music ** High StrungFrom moving ballads to good-hearted ribaldry, from the ancient to thebrand new, from the solo voice to the excitement of the full ensemble givinga jig its due, traditional Irish music is a revelation of the breadth, depth andwealth of Celtic music.Grade Level : K-12Content Focus : Music (Ireland )Performance scheduling is : one assembly program at $550 for 45minutes back to back assemblies at $750 for 45 minutes each.

Philippine Rondalla of Denver ** Josefina TuasonThe “rondalla” is the Philippine counterpart of the string chamber orchestra.It consists of instruments originally introduces to the Philippines by theearly Spanish colonizers ­ bandurria, octavina, laud, mandolin, guitar, andbass. Authentic, traditional Filipino music is performed. Rondalla musicevokes a sense of nationalism and ethnic pride.Grade Level : K-12Content Focus : Social Studies (Philippines), Music, HistoryPerformance scheduling is : one assembly program at $475 for 45-50minutes back to back assemblies at $600 for 45-50 minutes each.Planina: Songs of Eastern Europe ** Julie LancasterPlanina (means “mountain” in the southern Slavic languages) is a group ofeight to fourteen singers from the Denver-Boulder area who perform thehauntingly beautiful songs of Eastern Europe including music from Albania,Bosnia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Georgia, Greece, Hungary, Romania, Russia,and Ukraine. The singers wear an array of colorful, authentic folk costumesand provide explanations and interesting details about the songs.Grade Level : K-12Content Focus : Social Studies (Eastern Europe), Music, HistoryPerformance scheduling is : one assembly program at $450 for 45minutes back to back assemblies at $600 for 45 minutes each.Shir Ami: Songs of Our People ** Liana LansingShir Ami is a musical group specializing in Jewish folk song, both traditionaland contemporary. Going on their 20th year of entertaining, educating, andkeeping alive the music of Jewish Diaspora, from Yiddish songs of EasternEurope to Ladino songs of Spain, and the genius of Jewish Americancomposers, their programs feature a mix of dance tunes, inspirational /educational songs, and favorite well-known melodies. Pianoaccompaniment.Grade Level : K-12Content Focus : Social Studies (Eastern Europe), Music (Jewish), HistoryPerformance scheduling is : one assembly program at $450 for 50minutes back to back assemblies at $600 for 50 minutes each.

Songs and Music of Colorado ** Julie Davis & Ron JonesThe Colorado voyage starts with the Native American flute as Julie andRon continue the Colorado journey with the music of the early settlers, thepioneers, and the miners. Hear the music and songs of these times withthe instruments of the times. A wonderful way to understand that withhistory there was music and song.Grade Level : K-12Content Focus : Social Studies (Colorado), Music, HistoryPerformance scheduling is : one assembly program at $450 for 50minutes back to back assemblies at $600 for 50 minutes each.Stuart Simon on Piano ** Stuart SimonThe history of music in the United States is performed on solo piano, fromjazz to ragtime to include Scott Joplin and Charles Lamb to thecontemporary sounds of Bill Evans and Dave Bubeck. Stuart brings hiselectric piano but can utilize the school’s own piano. Programs can betailored to the needs of the curriculum.Grade Level : K-12Content Focus : Social Studies (US), Music, HistoryPerformance scheduling is : one assembly program at $325 for 50minutes back to back assemblies at $450 for 50 minutes each.Taiko with Toni ** Toni YagamiToni introduces the Japanese culture through the lively and fun-filledJapanese Festival , Matsuri. With the taiko, Japanese drum, and otherJapanese instruments, hands-on activity for students, and the use of thelanguage, Toni helps the students see the differences and similaritiesbetween their own culture and the Japanese culture.Grade Level : K-12Content Focus : History, Language, Music (Japan)Performance scheduling is : one assembly program at $350 for 40-45minutes back to back assemblies at $450 for 40-45 minutes each.

World Drummers ** Hall, Egger-Belandria, Yagami, ShermanWith Bob Hall playing African drums, Dan Egger-Belandria playing Latino,Toni Yagami playing Japanese taiko, and Ira Sherman playing the drumsof the Middle East, each drummer will solo on their drums the music andsounds of the culture each represents. They will discuss the uniquerhythms and origins of the their music. After hearing each individual drum,they will play as one voice. This finale demonstrates that no matter howdifferent the music, it can be blended into one sound. A world tour withoutleaving your school.Grade Level : K-12Content Focus : Music (Africa, Japan, Middle East, Central & SouthAmerica)Performance scheduling is : one assembly program at $500 for 45minutes back to back assemblies at $650 for 45 minutes each.World Rhythm Synergy ** Dan Egger-BelandriaFrom Africa to the Caribbean and beyond, this musical performance willprovide the students with a unique opportunity to learn more about theevolution of western civilization and how it reflects cultural development,social interaction, and multicultural distinction with the U.S. Moreimportantly, this program shows students how they are related culturallyand musically.Grade Level : K-12Content Focus : Social Studies, MusicPerformance scheduling is : one assembly program at $350 for 55minutes back to back assemblies at $475 for 55 minutes each.