TEACHING ARTIST SESSION CATEGORIES

Music

M-020  Spotlight Success: Performance Coaching for Aspiring Stars (PK-5)

M-020 Spotlight Success: Performance Coaching for Aspiring Stars (PK-5)

Are you ready to take your performance skills to the next level and shine bright on stage? In "Spotlight Success," students will receive personalized coaching from a renowned performing musician to elevate their performance skills. The session covers vocal techniques,...

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M-019  The History of African Americans in Louisiana through Music (9-12)

M-019 The History of African Americans in Louisiana through Music (9-12)

From the vibrant rhythms of jazz to the soulful melodies of blues, this session will delve into the rich cultural heritage that has shaped American music today. Through a listening session and discussion, students will learn about the struggles and triumphs of African...

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M-018 Crawfish & the Zydeco Tales: Interactive Kids Music Experience

Join Crawfish and friends for a toe-tappin’, hand-clappin’ Zydeco adventure straight from the heart of Louisiana! In this 42-minute interactive session, kids sing, dance, and laugh their way through fun YouTube hits like “Zydeco 123,” “Crawfish Shuffle,” “Don’t Eat My...

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M-014 Zydeco Drumming 101 – Styles & Grooves (K-12)

This session takes students on a fun and interactive journey through the heartbeat of Louisiana music history, the drums of zydeco. Originating in the Creole communities of Southwest Louisiana, zydeco blends African, Caribbean, blues, rock& roll and R&B...

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M-015 Giggle Grooves (K-12)

Get ready to laugh, rhyme, and groove! Giggle Grooves is a hands-on songwriting session where kids learn how to turn silly ideas into songs that sound catchy and fun. From picking wild topics like dancing pizza or runaway socks, to writing a goofy chorus everyone can...

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M-016 Music Production 101: Recording & Producing a Song (3-12)

Ready to make your own music? Music Production 101: Recording & Producing a Song is a fun, hands-on course where kids learn how to create songs from start to finish! You’ll explore recording your voice and instruments, making beats, adding cool sounds, and putting...

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CM-025 Global Louisiana: Cultures Without Borders (K-12)

Louisiana culture doesn’t stop at state lines—it travels the world! Through Zydeco dance and stories of international festivals, students will see how Creole traditions are shared across borders, building connections with cultures around the globe while keeping...

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CM-022 Zydeco Rhythms: Moving through Louisiana’s Culture (6-12)

Students explore how Zydeco grew out of Creole traditions, learning dance steps while uncovering how music and movement reflect Louisiana’s history, identity, and community spirit. Adaptable for Special Education.

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