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.
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| First Language | English |
| Other Languages | None |
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Description
The purpose of the Music for The Earth assembly program by acclaimed Connecticut-based musical group Sirius Coyote is to raise awareness about the issues surrounding environmental issues and involve the school community in discovering innovative ways to explore positive actions we can take by understanding some of the problems and working together to foster stewardship of our natural environments.
This concert/performance of mostly original songs and stories about the natural world is designed to inspire action, cooperation, and emotional responses to environmental concerns for our communities, and point to the collective power of individuals in addressing issues affecting our climate and our environment. Music performed on traditional and ethnic instruments made from natural materials. This performance is powered by a home-made portable solar generator.
During this highly participatory performance students will hear original and traditional music and stories with a focus on animals, food, and an iron mentes in nature that are meaningful to our values and our lives. Follow up activities in the classroom can range from monitoring weather patterns to eating habits, recycling, water and forest conservation.
Grade level: K-8
This concert/performance of mostly original songs and stories about the natural world is designed to inspire action, cooperation, and emotional responses to environmental concerns for our communities, and point to the collective power of individuals in addressing issues affecting our climate and our environment. Music performed on traditional and ethnic instruments made from natural materials. This performance is powered by a home-made portable solar generator.
During this highly participatory performance students will hear original and traditional music and stories with a focus on animals, food, and an iron mentes in nature that are meaningful to our values and our lives. Follow up activities in the classroom can range from monitoring weather patterns to eating habits, recycling, water and forest conservation.
Grade level: K-8
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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 |