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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

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

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

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 a pianist for her performances.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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