A musical trip across America! Interactive songs, stories & musical instruments from various regions of the country along with opportunities for students to show off what they know. Song material… Read More »
Archive for the ‘Middle School’ Category
State History Sampler – for NY schools
Dave loves the state history social studies curriculum, so here’s a “grab bag” of songs and stories to take students from pre-European times all the way up to the 19th-… Read More »
The Native Americans of New York State
With his guitar and some traditional Iroquois instruments, Dave leads students on a fun-filled musical journey into our history. Students become active participants in their own learning as they sing… Read More »
The Erie Canal Concert
With his guitar, banjo, jaw harp, bones, spoons and more, Dave leads students on a fun-filled musical journey into American and New York State history. Students become active participants in… Read More »
Westward Expansion and the Gold Rush
With banjo, guitar, bones, spoons, washboard, jaw harp, Native American water drum and more, Dave leads students on a fun-filled musical journey back to 19th-century America. Starting with the Cumberland… Read More »
Immigration Songs and Stories
From the Native Americans to Ellis Island and beyond, here are some carefully selected songs and stories of several different groups that have come to America over the past 1,000… Read More »
Colonial America: Music From The 13 Colonies
Sing authentic songs in Dutch, Iroquois, and English . . . try your hand at an ancient African American musical activity . . . puzzle over some tuneful brain teasers… Read More »
Just for Fun, or, The Evening Family Concert
Dave brings along his banjo, guitar, washboard, bones, spoons and more for a special program full of musical fun for all ages. Audience members will delight in seeing and learning… Read More »