Ernie Sites

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Singing the Stories of the West
Program Type Performance
Art Form Music
Curriculum Connections Language Arts / Literacy
Target Grades 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | Higher Education | Family
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Testimonial

"I am always amazed at the quality of writing Mr. Sites draws from my students.
He is able to engage the students while helping them to create a well-written piece of writing. Mr. Sites has a talent for reaching even the most unwilling student, students that even I, as their teacher, have had a hard time reaching. I appreciate Ernie's devotion to the students and future writers."
-Mrs. Tausha, 5th grade Teacher, Spring Creek Elementary School, Spring Creek, Nevada

Description

Every assembly program is enlightening, lively and fun! It will include trick roping, singing, yodeling, poetry and stories about cowboys, cowgirls, Western expansion, the influence of Native American and black cowboys, Mexican vaqueros and other ethnic groups, and refuting cowboy stereotypes. *gun-free* Show and Tell presentation of handcrafted cowboy gear and the "Cowboy Code of Honor" for developing and maintaining good character

Objectives

To engage audience participation and to facilitate an understanding of the cowboy life as an essential aspect of our American heritage, immigrant experience and present-day life!

Pricing Information

$715 for single performance
$1,070 for 2 performances, or 1 performance and 1 workshop

Program Length

1 hour

Participants

Up to 250

Technical Specifications

• Set Up: 1 hour
• Electricity/Wi-Fi: Access to electricity.
• Tables/Chairs: Two 8 foot tables