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Global Bluegrass Music

Global Bluegrass Music

Charles Pettee | (919) 623-1438 | charles.pettee@gmail.com

An interactive exploration of the music and cultures of the world that gave us Bluegrass music.

  • Program Type: Performance
  • Discipline: Music, Storytelling
  • Grade Level: High, Middle
  • Cultural Context: African, African-American, European, Latinx
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Gregg Gelb and La Fiesta Latin Jazz Quintet

Gregg Gelb and La Fiesta Latin Jazz Quintet

Gregg Gelb | (919) 770-0349 | gregg@carolinajazz.com

La Fiesta Latin Jazz Quintet brings to students high energy, excitement and lots of information about Latin Jazz, Rhythm, and Improvisation through its performance.

  • Program Type: Performance
  • Discipline: Music
  • Grade Level: Elementary, High, Middle
  • Cultural Context: African-American, Caribbean, Hispanic
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
HamLit: ELA & Shakespeare Theatre Residency

HamLit: ELA & Shakespeare Theatre Residency

Aggregate Theatre Company | (919) 279-5734 | aggregatetheatre@gmail.com

HamLit creates deeper understanding through the fun of theatre!

  • Program Type: Workshop/Residency
  • Discipline: Theatre
  • Grade Level: Elementary, High, Middle
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Hands-On Harp Workshops

Hands-On Harp Workshops

Holly's Harps | (513) 703-8434 | hollys.harps@gmail.com

Students experience the magic of playing a real song on one of 30 real harps, all while discovering musical concepts, science, and multi-language vocabulary.

  • Program Type: Workshop/Residency
  • Discipline: Music, STEAM
  • Grade Level: Elementary, Middle
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Hobey Ford’s Touring Puppetry Performances

Hobey Ford’s Touring Puppetry Performances

Hobey Ford's Golden Rod Puppets | (518) 647-5916 | susan@loydartists.com

Hobey Ford’s performances incorporate a variety of puppetry styles and tales from various cultures and nature.

  • Program Type: Performance
  • Discipline: Literary, STEAM, Storytelling, Theatre
  • Grade Level: Elementary
  • Cultural Context: African, Asian, Caribbean, European, Latinx, Native American
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Homemade Music

Homemade Music

Luke Vandergriff | 919-501-3094 | vandercielo@gmail.com

A musical science experiment that includes storytelling, musical performance using found objects and homemade instruments, and lots of audience participation.

  • Program Type: Performance
  • Discipline: Music
  • Grade Level: Elementary, High, Middle
  • Cultural Context: Hispanic
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Hot Horns Movie Bash

Hot Horns Movie Bash

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

“Music from The Movies” offers a performance that covers the history of movie music.

  • Program Type: Performance
  • Discipline: Music
  • Grade Level: Elementary, High, Middle
  • Cultural Context: African, African-American, European
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
How Martin Climbed the Mountain!

How Martin Climbed the Mountain!

Reggie Harris | (518) 647-5916 | susan@loydartists.com

Interactive multi-media presentation honoring contributors to America and the world, who influenced the work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the civil rights movement.

  • Program Type: Performance
  • Discipline: Music, Storytelling
  • Grade Level: Elementary, High, Middle
  • Cultural Context: African, African-American, European, North Carolina
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Immersed In Verse: Allan Wolf’s Poetry Palooza!

Immersed In Verse: Allan Wolf’s Poetry Palooza!

Allan Wolf | (828) 772-7474 | allanwolf100@gmail.com

A fun, interactive, and informative assembly presentation to get students jazzed about poetry.

  • Program Type: Performance
  • Discipline: Literary, Multi-Disciplinary, Storytelling, Theatre
  • Grade Level: Elementary
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Instruments have Families Too! String Family: From Bach to Bluegrass

Instruments have Families Too! String Family: From Bach to Bluegrass

Mallarme Music (aka Mallarmé Chamber Players) | (919) 560-2788 | suzanne@mallarmemusic.org

The evolution of chamber music through the iconic string quartet!

  • Program Type: Performance
  • Discipline: Music
  • Grade Level: Elementary, High, Middle
  • 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! 💛✨

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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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