TRAVELING TROUPE
The Swallow Hill Traveling Folk Troupe is
a multicultural program designed for elementary schools that uses
music to teach subjects including geography and history. The
program includes:
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An exciting full school
assembly, blending education and entertainment
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A packet of classroom
activities (with a CD) that support various Colorado Model
Content Standards
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Activities booklets for each
student
The Troupe performs
an inspiring variety of music from America and around the world.
Musical styles and traditions include Blues, Irish, Caribbean, Reggae,
Indian, Bluegrass, Appalachian, Australian, and much more. Children
are given an introduction to a vast array of folk instruments including
autoharp, guitar, fiddle, banjo, pennywhistle, dulcimer, steel drum,
bodhran, accordion and percussion from around the world.
Program Cost
$1250 base + 10¢ per student
*Scholarship money may be available for the 2008-2009
school year due to the generous grant support made to us by The
Kinder Morgan Foundation via an application process. Applications
will be considered based on criteria that include geographic
location, commitment to music education, and expressed need for such
programming. please contact Denise Bullard @
denise@swallowhillmusic.org
for information.
For more information regarding the
Traveling Troupe or any other Outreach programming through
Swallow Hill Music Association please contact Denise Bullard, by
phone (303-777-4394) or
denise@swallowhillmusic.org.
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