Teaching Artist Legacy Statement
Sirius Coyote offers performances and workshops. They play many instruments and sing in Spanish and English. Their programs address cultural, social and environmental issues tied to the Curriculum Standards. Many of their instruments are derived from the cultures of the Americas, and reflect the sounds of nature, the wind, animals, rainforests and deserts. They engage young learners in music that is both ancient and contemporary focused on the environment, community and diversity through music.
| Component Type | School-wide Performance |
| Grades | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| First Language | English |
| Other Languages | None |
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Description
Enchanting rhythms and folklore enhance this richly entertaining performance with music ranging from Pre-Columbian instrumentation to Hispanic Nueva Cancion and World Fusion. Most songs are sung in Spanish with English translations. The audience will sing, clap, and dance their way on a journey through the Americas that ties to the Common Core Curriculum for Social Studies, Science, Art, and Language. Students will see and hear ethnic instruments not usually seen or heard in their everyday environment. Accompanying stories will give context to the songs and create a multi-sensory experience. If/when possible, participants will be invited to join in music making.
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 | MISSION The mission of Higher Order Thinking Schools is to close the opportunity gap in Connecticut by providing a well-rounded education for all students in, about, and through the arts. | OUTCOMES Enriching School Culture | CONTACTS Christopher Eaves |