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A Journey Through Rhythms: Percussion Workshop

A Journey Through Rhythms: Percussion Workshop

Alex Weiss & Different Drum | (919) 491-5089 | alex_differentdrum@yahoo.com

Fun hands on interactive exploration of select rhythms from Africa to the Caribbean and The Americas. This workshop includes: Spoken word, social studies and history.

  • Program Type: Workshop/Residency
  • Discipline: Multi-Disciplinary, Music
  • Grade Level: Elementary, High, Middle
  • Cultural Context: African, African-American, Caribbean, Latinx
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
A Musical Trip Around the World

A Musical Trip Around the World

Elise Witt | (404) 297-8398 | elisemwitt@gmail.com

Sing and sign with Elise as she takes you on a musical journey around the globe in song.

  • Program Type: Performance
  • Discipline: Music
  • Grade Level: Elementary
  • Cultural Context: African, African-American, Asian, Caribbean, European, Latinx
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
A Show of Virtues

A Show of Virtues

Grey Seal Puppets | (704) 589-1304 | drew@greysealpuppets.com

Inspired by “The Children’s Book of Virtues,” an valuable program of stories from around the world

  • Program Type: Performance
  • Discipline: Storytelling, Theatre
  • Grade Level: Elementary
  • Cultural Context: African, European
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
ABCD’s:  Adaptive Beats Classroom Drumming and Song

ABCD’s: Adaptive Beats Classroom Drumming and Song

Drum for Change with Greg Whitt | (919) 696-0883 | gregory@drumforchange.com

Drum along with Greg as he sings his favorite songs from places across the planet.

  • Program Type: Workshop/Residency
  • Discipline: Multi-Disciplinary, Music
  • Grade Level: Elementary
  • Cultural Context: African, Caribbean
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
  • Specifically adapted for students with disabilities
Across the Color Line: The African South

Across the Color Line: The African South

Scott Ainslie | (518) 647-5916 | susan@loydartists.com

A tour of the music of the American South where European and African musical traditions mixed

  • Program Type: Performance
  • Discipline: Music
  • Grade Level: High, Middle
  • Cultural Context: African, African-American, European
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
African American Heroes and Sheroes

African American Heroes and Sheroes

Linda Gorham | (630) 542-7025 | lgorham3@gmail.com

Programs are perfect for Black History and Women’s History Months.

  • Program Type: Performance
  • Discipline: Storytelling
  • Grade Level: Elementary, High, Middle
  • Cultural Context: African, African-American
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Alex Weiss & Different Drum the Afro/Latin Ensemble

Alex Weiss & Different Drum the Afro/Latin Ensemble

Alex Weiss & Different Drum | (919) 491-5089 | alex_differentdrum@yahoo.com

Bridging the cultures of Africa & The Americas through music.

  • Program Type: Performance
  • Discipline: Dance, Multi-Disciplinary, Music, Storytelling
  • Grade Level: Elementary, High, Middle
  • Cultural Context: African, African-American, Caribbean, Latinx
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
All That Jazz

All That Jazz

Hot Horns | (410) 227-2639 | glen@baystreetbrassworks.com

“All That Jazz” covers the history of American Jazz in one action packed program

  • Program Type: Performance
  • Discipline: Music
  • Grade Level: High, Middle
  • Cultural Context: African, African-American, Caribbean, Latinx
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Athleticism of Dance: Performance

Athleticism of Dance: Performance

Ballethnic Dance Company | (404) 762-1416 | nygilreath@gmail.com

A look at athleticism through ballet and a blend of Jazz, Modern and African Dance forms.

  • Program Type: Performance
  • Discipline: Dance
  • Grade Level: Elementary, High, Middle
  • Cultural Context: African, African-American
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Baba Got BARS – Interactive Assembly

Baba Got BARS – Interactive Assembly

Baba Bomani | (240) 486-7516 | bomani@babagotbars.com

Learn the ABC’s all the way to The Writing Process with Hip Hop & RAP!

  • Program Type: Performance
  • Discipline: Literary, Multi-Disciplinary, Music
  • Grade Level: Elementary, High, Middle
  • Cultural Context: African, African-American
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
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🎉 Happy Last Day of School! We’re celebratin 🎉 Happy Last Day of School!

We’re celebrating a record-breaking 460 Artists in Schools programs this year! 🖌️🎭🎶

A huge THANK YOU to our incredible teaching artists, dedicated volunteer school reps, and passionate teachers who made it all possible. Your creativity and commitment brought the arts to life for thousands of students across Wake County! 💛✨

Special thanks to our amazing supporters:
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Here’s to a summer full of inspiration — and an even bigger year ahead! ☀️🎨 #ArtistsInSchools #wakearts  #ThankYou #WakeCountySchools #LastDayOfSchool
Can’t think of a better way to end the school ye Can’t think of a better way to end the school year than adding the final touches to The Picket Fence project at Hilburn Academy.

Virginia Maier worked with 120 middle school students, Principal Fehling, dozens of staff members and countless volunteers for the second year in a row. 

A surprise visit from Dr. Taylor himself brought an extra dose of excitement. #AIS4all #wakearts #arts919 #artseducation
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It has been an AWESOME school year and United Arts It has been an AWESOME school year and United Arts in partnership with parents, teachers, and artists supported a record breaking 460 school day arts programs! 

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