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Kay Churchill
Director of Education
(845) 473-5288
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The Bardavon Opera House is a leading performance venue that presents touring artists of the highest quality in theater,
dance, music, opera, and other performance genres. The Bardavon also strives to foster the development and presentation of
new works. Each season the Bardavon's diverse offerings include Mainstage shows, Hudson Valley Philharmonic concerts, educational
Daytime Performances, and School Residencies as well as Community Service events. This variety ensures
that the Bardavon is accessible to all who seek entertaining and inspiring live performances - whether general audiences or
those with special needs.
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Each year, over 33,000 students and teachers learn more about music at Carnegie Hall.
A variety of programs for the education community are available for teachers, schools, and students of various ages.
Some transportation funding assistance may be available.
Welcome to the inaugural
season of Musical Explorers! This new music education program allows second and third graders to discover the families of orchestral instruments—woodwinds,
strings, brass, and percussion—through songs, activities, and listening games.
Carnegie Hall's LinkUP! program for students in grades 4-6 is a comprehensive program that includes a teacher workshop and concert at Carnegie
Hall. The curriculum teaches basic musical concepts and musical literacy while exposing students to high quality classical
music performances.
Focusing on a
different region of the world each year, Carnegie Hall's Global Encounters program integrates world music and cultures into high school social studies and music classrooms.
For each High School Choral Festival, four choirs of high school-age students, chosen by tape audition, will appear in a concert at Carnegie Hall. Each choir
will sing ten minutes of repertoire individually, then all of the choirs will join forces with the Orchestra of St. Luke's
to present a major choral work.
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MOUSTAPHA DIEDHIOU
West African Drumming & Dance
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(845) 255-0529
(845) 633-0541
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A native of the Casamance region of Senegal, West Africa, Moustapha is a master drummer, dancer, and educator.
He was rigorously trained and specializes in the Sawourouba (Kotiro) style drum of the Mandingko and Diola cultures.
He is passionate about sharing his culture with others through dance and drum, and committed to raising awareness of issues
affecting contemporary Africans both in Africa and the U.S.
Mr. Diedhiou has conducted assemblies and residencies nationally as well as locally at several schools in Kingston, along
with Marlboro, Duzine, and Lenape Elementary Schools, and Highland and Saugerties High Schools. He is also sought after internationally,
with ongoing residencies in Italy, Sweden, and his native Senegal.
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NANCY DONNELLY
HOLIDAY CONCERT
(845) 246-4796
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Nancy Donnelly, a Saugerties based vocalist, is joined by Peggy Stern on piano, Jim Curtin on bass, and Bob Emery on
drums for an interactive Holday Concert which enables the children to sing along with many familiar seasonal favorites, some
original compositions, and to experience several different musical styles.
Some examples are a lively Brazilian samba version of Frosty the Snowman, an Israeli Folk dance arrangement
of I have a little Dreydl, an African chant to celebrate Kwanza and a swinging rendition of Santa Claus
is coming to Town.
Nancy holds a degree in both Music and Special Education and has ten years of professional teaching experience.
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(845) 687-0692
tobystover@earthlink.net
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Fakoli Dance & Drum is an educational organization of music, drum, dance
and cultural exchange. Its mission is to create understanding between people of all cultures through the language of
the drum. Fakoli means “the ancestor” in Mandinko, which is the native language of Fode Sissoko, the
founder of Fakoli Dance and Drum. Fode is a master drummer, kora player and
composer from Senegal. He is the grandson of Soundioulou Cissokho, king of the Kora and the most renowned Kora
player in all of West Africa. Fode performed as a Griot, began Kora at age 5, and by 8 was playing Djembe and Dun Dun Drums.
An acknowledged master, Fode toured Africa, Europe and America, also performing with Baba Olatunji for 9 years.
Mr. Sissoko is available for residencies and assemblies in drum, dance, kora and song. He is also available for
folkloric performances in full costume with traditional music and dance or with his band, "Fakoli", an Afro pop group of original
Mandinko music.
Fode Sissoko is living proof of African music’s vibrancy and inherent creative power.
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Steve Gorn's World Music Presentations introduce new
worlds to the classroom. Music culture, mythology, acoustics and aesthetic awareness quicly become the subject of lively
discussions. The performance and display of instruments from Brazil, the Philipines, Bolivia, and India, provoke tremendous
curiosity.
Stevehas performed Indian classical music and new American music on the bansuri
bamboo flute and soprano saxophone in concerts and festivals throughout the world. A disciple of the late bansuri master,
Sri Gour Goswami of Calcutta, and currently a student of Pandit Raghunath Seth of Mumbai, he has been praised by critics and
leading Indian musicians as one of the few westerners recognized to have captured the subtlety and beauty of Indian music.
He also has composed numerous works for theatre, dance and television and has recorded and performed with a wide range of
artists including Paul Simon, Tony Levin, Jack DeJohnette, Glen Velez, Allesandra Belloni, Layne Redmond, Simon Shaheen and
Mike Karn.
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VICTOR IZZO
Classical Musician, Conductor
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Mr. Izzo is a certified NYSSMA and Festival of Music adjudicator. He taught Instrumental Music in public schools
for 36 years. His ensembles consistently earned the highest ratings possible at New York State School Music Association
competitions. Additional honors include performances at NYSSMA Music Educators Conrerence, Ithaca Festival of Music
Sweepstakes, and performances in Cape Cod, Baltimore, Washington DC, and Atlanta. His private students have been accepted
to Empire State Youth Orchestra, NYCCMA Conference All State, Interlocken, Saratoga School of Performing Arts, and Tanglewood.
All students who have chosen to continue in musical study have been aceepted to their choice of schools of music.
Mr. Izzo has performed with the Hudson Valley Philharmonic Wind Symphony, Staten Island Sympnoy, Tudor Brass Players
of New York, and the Huguenot Brass Quintet. He has conducted Area All State bands, the Orange County Music Educators
Wind Ensemble, and numerous All County ensembles.
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JUSTIN KOLB
Classical Pianist
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Mr. Kolb is an accomplished pianist, having appeared with The Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Hamburg Philharmonic,
Gary Indiana Symphony, Suncoast Symphony (St. Petersburg, Florida), The William Ferris Chorale, Westmoreland Symphonic Winds
(Pittsburgh) among many others, and locally with the United States Military Concert Band at West Point and the Ars Choralis
in Woodstock. Kolb's articles have been published in Clavier magazine as well as Piano Today.
He also serves as an executive on the Board of Directors of the American Liszt Society.
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Songwriting is a process of self-discovery, a way
to focus knowledge and experience, build communication skill and confidence, and explore personal values. With these things
in mind, Sam Leopold helps students in Grades 6-12 to get at the meaning of songs and guide them in the practice
of writing. He uses a range of subjects and interests, such as language, drama, history, psychology, social studies, even
math and science in this process.
Sam also teaches teenagers who have special needs, helping them focus on perceptions and
personal identity. We express what they see by writing songs together that contain their ideas and feelings. They then have
a sense of ownership in the artistic outcome. CDs are produced of the songs they write together, which the students can
keep for future enjoyment.
Sam
was mentored by the legendary Oscar Brown Jr., played concerts and clubs on bills with the likes of Emilu Harris, Pete
Seeger, Bonnie Raitt, Lightnin' Hopkins, and Charles Mingus among others, and produced the highly acclaimed album, Sam
Leopold.
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Dr. WILLIAM McCANN
Classical Musician, Teacher, Conductor
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Dr. McCann was principal
horn player for the Hudson Valley Philharmonic for 25 years, in addition to performing in a number of venues, including Carnegie,
Merkin, Symphony Space, Alice Tully, Bolshoi Theater, and Moscow Conservatory. He
has also guest conducted for the HV Philharmonic, The Schenectady Symphony Orchestra, and numerous high schools throughout
New York State. He has been a member of the SUNY New Paltz Music faculty since 1968
and taught horn as an adjunct at Vassar College as well. He has served as an adjudicator
and taught master classes at New Paltz High
School.
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BRIAN MELICK
Drummer and Multi-Hand Percussionist
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Contact: Martha Weiskotten
(518) 374-3995
kmweis@global2000.net
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Brian helps students K-12 to experience the world of percussion whether they have no musical education or are experienced
musicians. Workshops include an Introduction to the World of Percusion and Rhythm, where students begin
by making rhythmic sound with hands and feet, then add found objects, and finally progress to membrane instruments; The
World of Udu Drums workshop; and Making and Playing Percussion instruments out of Found Objects.
Brian has taught workshops and masterclasses throughout the Northeast and Canada and is known for his wonderful rapport
with students as well as his expertise. He has been a featured facilitator at Percussive Arts Society's and Music Therapists
international conferences, and is a member of the World Percussive Committee. He was rated Best Percussionist by Metroland
Magazine in 2000 and 2001.
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THE PERCUSSION ORCHESTRA OF KINGSTON
(POOK)
Robert Mann, Artistic Director
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Robert Mann, Director of the Marbletown Multi-Arts Academy, founded POOK in 1997 as a summer
youth program for teens in the midtown area of Kingston. The group, comprised of youth aged 12-19, plays a mixture of
rhythms from around the world blending traditional material into original compositions. They have been trained in world
music by teachers from Brazil, Columbia, Ghana, Haiti and India. POOK recently incorporated dance into its repetoire
and can be booked in performance with Energy the new hip hop dance troupe from Kingston.
POOK has performed at Jacob's
Pillow, West Point, the Merkin Theater, the Bardavon Opera House, Ulster Performing Arts Center, Stone Ridge Center for the
Arts, Hudson Valley Garlic Festival, Mohonk Mountain House and many other venues.
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RHYTHMIC CONNECTIONS
Mary Knysh
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Rhythmic Connections presents Mary Knysh and her innovative and interactive musical programs to delight and inspire
any group. Her upbeat style of facilitating imparts an appreciation and respect for diverse cultural traditions while offering
a unique opportunity for learning and fun. Mary's uplifting residencies and workshops are designed to encourage participants
to express themselves freely in a nonjudgmental atmosphere, evoking a strong sense of common purpose within the group. From
school groups to community events, workplace development sessions, personal growth conferences and special needs populations,
she has created programs that complement specific goals for each group.
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(845)750-9888
studiostu@studiostu.biz
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Studio Stu works with students of all ages who have a strong interest and/or ability in music. In his artist-in-residence
program students create and perform their own music while exploring the art of listening to others, how 'less is more', and
how to be creative within a structure. All valuable learning skills that can be applied to other structures.
More sophisticated residencies are more in-depth, including investigations into the history of jazz, preparation of a
jazz concert for the school and building a washtub bass which will be donated to your school band!
Stu is a professional musician and recording artist who has appeared across the country at numerous clubs, coffee houses,
colleges and private house concerts.
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Encore Performing Arts
800-669-9850
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Husband-wife duo, Sana and Papo Nickel returned to New England and Puerto Rico after a five year tour through
Central and South America and the Caribbean. Inspired by the rhythms and songs of the people they encountered, TAINO creates
their powerful sound using exquisite vocals, guitars, congas, bongos, bamboo flutes, cuatro, requinto, and a whole array of
instruments from diverse ethnic origins. One of TAINO’s distinguishing features is it use of kumba, a spontaneous
musical language based on Afro-Latin dialects. Through its music, TAINO speaks to the universality of the human experience.
Drawing upon their twenty-plus years of direct experience, TAINO will offer assembly performances as well as
small, hands-on workshops, related to any of their themes which include; Latin-American music, rainforests, Spanish language
and culture, and more. For more detailed descriptions see their listing on the Encore Performing Arts web site.
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SUSAN TRUMP
Folk instrumentalist and song writer
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Susan is a verteran educator/erformer who has been sharing her talents with children for many years. She has a
B.A. in music education and a M.S. in developmental reading. In her assemblies she accompanies participatory songs an
stories with her award-winning playing of the guitar, banjo, and mountain dulcimer. All programs include hand-crafted
toys collected on her travels. Susan also conducts classroom workshops and residencies which combine songwriting with
toy making, delve into social studies, character education, and intergenerational components.
For years, Susan Trump has been winning fans with her singing, her songwriting prowess and her outstanding
instrumental skill on mountain dulcimer, guitar, and banjo. She has released three best-selling solo recordings, "What the Hill People Say," "Tree of Life" and "Live at Caffe Lena" her 1999 release which captures the excitement of her most recent "sold out" weekend performances. She has
produced the widely acclaimed CD "Masters of the Mountain Dulcimer" featuring nineteen of the finest players in the country. "Masters of the Mountain Dulcimer, Volume 2" continues the tradition, introducing several newer players on the scene, and featuring five state and national
dulcimer champions. Susan was also featured in two public television specials, "Christmas in the Adirondacks" and "People
Near Here." She was voted first in "all time favorite shows" at the Caffe Lena, the longest running coffeehouse in the country.
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TWO FOR YOU
Classical Piano with Carol Losee & Valentina Shatalov
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Ms. Losee and Ms. Shatalov are professional classical pianists who perform throughout the Hudson River Valley and mentor
aspiring young pianists K-12. Repertoire includes Beethoven, Mozart, Chopin, Debussy, Liszt, Rachmaninoff, and others.
Residencies include the "Carnival of Animals" which relates classical music to student recited animal poetry of Ogden
Nash.
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THOMAS WORKMAN
World Music
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Mr. Workman demonstrates, discusses, and performs on a multitude of instruments from around the world. Thomas adjusts
his program according to the age/developmental level of his audience. For kindergarden and younger grades, the experience
is story-like with young imaginations inspired by enchanting sounds. For older grades discussions can include aspects
of science, history, math, art, physics, craft, and culture. Residencies include students making and playing their own
instruments as well as engaging in call and response rhythm games and hocket style melodies which result in compositions that
can be recorded.
Mr. Workman is a prolific jazz and world music performer throughout the Mid-Hudson Valley and nationally. He has
been teaching for 10 years and has a Masters in Arts in Education.
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THE ZUCCHINI BROTHERS
Interactive Concerts
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The Zucchini Brothers play at hundreds of elementary schools throughout the Country....and for good reason: They are certified
teachers themselves; They've written music to go along with the K-6th grade curriculum; And most importantly a day with The
Zucchini Brothers is a good time for all-full of fun, humor and lots of participation! The focus is on health, self-esteem,
and the environment. The Zucchini Brothers believe that if you take care of yourself (health), and feel good about yourself
(self-esteem), you'll take better care of the world around you (your environment).
Assemblies are designed for specific elementary school age groups: one for the K-2nd grades, and another program with different
music for 3rd-5th/6th grades. The assembly is typically 45-50 minutes with an emphasis on audience participation-lots of fun,
singing and learning!Programs can also be tailored to fit a specific topic or theme your school is concentrating on (i.e.
the PARP program, respect, sharing, etc...)
SONGWRITING WORKSHOPS during a classroom session last approximately an hour, students explore the craft of songwriting
by writing and recording a song that is uniquely their own, based on a theme or curriculum-related topic. Coached by
Jack and Steve Zucchini (with guitar and keyboard), students work cooperatively to create a musical composition by brainstorming
ideas, writing lyrics, and composing a melody. The outcome is a new song and personal experience with the creative process!
The piece is then rehearsed by the class and recorded to a tape which the school gets to keep!
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Ulster BOCES Arts in Education
175 Route 32 North
New Paltz, NY 12561
(845) 255-1402 ext. 1312
FAX: 255-3836
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