A musical trip across America with acclaimed teaching artist Dave Ruch! Interactive songs, stories & musical instruments from various regions of the country along with opportunities for students to show… Read More »
Archive for the ‘Middle School’ Category
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 northeastern woodlands history. Students become active participants in their own learning as they… 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 for Kids
With banjo, guitar, bones, spoons, washboard, jaw harp, Native American water drum and more, Dave Ruch leads students on a fun-filled musical journey back to 19th-century America. Starting with the… 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 from the southern plantations . . . Puzzle over… Read More »