TEACHING ARTIST SESSION CATEGORIES
Are you ready to embark on a musical journey and unlock the full potential of your voice? In "Vocal Voyage” students will receive expert vocal coaching from a classically trained musician with a passion for helping singers reach their full potential. This session will...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
Clap, stomp, and dance along! Students will learn Zydeco’s fun steps while hearing the lively sounds of accordion and washboard that make Louisiana music so special. Adaptable for Special Education
Author Theresa Singleton will read her book, Zydeco Zoom, to students and discuss Zydeco music, musicians and important Zydeco instruments. Students will be taught the “Zoom dance” too!
Author Theresa Singleton will share two of her books with unique accompanying songs and movement: Grandfather Lee and the Bees, and Pierre’s Empty Pouch.
Everyone has a story to tell! In this session, students will learn first that the most important thing in communication is really learning how to listen!
Students will learn three simple hand movements on the djembe or other percussive instruments will then be brought together in a circle.