This is an opportunity for students to listen deeply and cultivate stillness while experiencing and learning about therapeutic sound instruments.
TEACHING ARTIST SESSION CATEGORIES
Music
M-009 A Mermaid Music Lesson: Emotional Regulation (6-12)
Learn the basics of how the voice works. Explore the creativity of making new sounds.
M-010 Zydeco Music History Told by Chubby Carrier (PK-12)
This interactive session will focus on teaching the students where Zydeco music originated and how important it is to keep our tradition and culture alive.
M-011 Expression Through Songwriting (K-12)
In the session “Expression Through Songwriting,” students will learn about the creative process that goes behind writing a song.
M-012 Music and Storytelling (PK-2)
Accompanying the students on guitar, we will sing, move, and introduce rhythm with fun percussion shakers.
M-013 Turning Creative Writing into Songwriting (7-12)
Turning Creative Writing Into Songwriting will combine the two art forms unlocking inspiration and creativity.
LA-004 Zydeco is Live in Louisiana (K-5)
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!
LA-005 Loving My Louisiana (K-3)
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.
M-001 Telling Your Story on the Djembe (PK-5)
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!
M-002 The Drum Circle (PK-5)
Students will learn three simple hand movements on the djembe or other percussive instruments will then be brought together in a circle.

