K-12 Arts Programs
Japanese Drumming and Dance
Taikoza introduces students to the rich festival traditions of Japan with Japanese Drumming and bamboo flutes. Students will take a journey through the different regions of Japan as they explore traditional folk festivals accompanied by thunderous taiko drums and Japanese…
Lutindo: Building Cultural Bridges through Dance and Storytelling
In the dance residency Lutindo: Building Cultural Bridges through Dance and Storytelling, students learn how African culture and tradition compares and contrasts to other cultures through dance. Social Studies and Language Arts Standards may be addressed in this customized residency.…
African Dancing and/or Drumming
Students learn some of the dances and rhythms of traditional and modern East Africa in African Dancing and/or Drumming. Learn how the Amagunju dance evolved as a way to soothe an infant king and how traditional values like respect and…
African Dancing and/or Drumming
Students learn some of the dances and rhythms of traditional and modern East Africa in African Dancing and/or Drumming workshop.
Mujje: Come Together
In this interactive dance assembly, Ssuuna opens a window to African culture through dance, music, and storytelling. Students compare and contrast cultures and learn the importance of respecting cultural differences in Mujje: Come Together. Ssuuna shares music from his native…
Preposterous Parodies!
Students love to create parodies, and the ability to use parody indicates a strong conceptual understanding. The music residency Preposterous Parodies! combines elements of Language Arts with your desired curriculum focus, such as History, Social Studies, or Math. Alden helps students…
Silly Songs with the Barnyard Bard (Grades 1–3)
In Silly Songs with the Barnyard Bard, animal songs such as ‘Everybody’s Wakin’ Up,’ colorful visuals, and animated stories give students a fun appreciation of farms. The audience plays ‘The Breakfast Game’ and the ‘Where Did it Come From?’ game,…
Word Play
Alden’s far-fetched, funny songs and impressive guitar playing delights every audience. In theis music assembly Word Play, students sing along with original songs such as “My Mommy’s a Pirate” and “Chocolate Pie.” Word games woven into this musical performance bolster…
A Window in My Heart: A Story About Bullying
In this bullying assembly, using music, singing and storytelling Alden Phelps tells tale of a child who gets bullied at school, and how he stops it, with help from students and adults. A Window in My Heart: A Story About…
Totally Vocally
Totally Vocally is jam-packed with music, entertainment, and education! Through contemporary & classic cover songs and original works, Ball in the House (BitH) will discuss and teach many aspects of music and performance. Students will discover what “a cappella” is…