| Program Type | Workshop |
| Art Form | Music |
| Curriculum Connections | Social Studies |
| Target Grades | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | Higher Education |
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Testimonial
"Thank you for a most enjoyable program. Not only do you have a marvelous singing voice, but we teachers were impressed by how well you handled our 5th graders. Your explanations, questioning techniques, and fostering of audience participation all contributed to an extremely worth-while happening.. musically, socially, and historically. We hope other schools are fortunate enough to experience you."
-Judith Vitali, Teacher
-Judith Vitali, Teacher
Description
Educational and entertaining, this program introduces students to the legendary civil rights music of the 1950’s and 60’s. Weaving in stories and historical notes, Cyd engages students in dialogue to help them understand the social, emotional and political context of the songs and of the movement. Students also learn the critical role of music in sustaining the Civil Rights movement.
Objectives
Students will comprehend the impact of segregation and Jim Crow laws on People of Color.
Students will evaluate the strategies, including non-violence, used by the Black Civil Rights movement.
Students will comprehend the role of music in supporting the activists in the Civil Rights movement to achieve their goals.
Students will evaluate the strategies, including non-violence, used by the Black Civil Rights movement.
Students will comprehend the role of music in supporting the activists in the Civil Rights movement to achieve their goals.
Pricing Information
$715 for 4 sessions per day
$590 for 3 session per day
$510 for 2 sessions per day
$590 for 3 session per day
$510 for 2 sessions per day
Program Length
45-60 min
Participants
up to one classroom; up to 4 sessions per day
Technical Specifications
• Venue-Provided Supplies: music stand, large easel and paper or board to write on