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Artists in Schools Directory

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A Mike Wiley Production

A Mike Wiley Production

Mike Wiley | (919) 818-6419 | [email protected]

Morphing between characters of multiple races, young to old, man to woman, Mike Wiley’s gripping stories enlighten and inspire audiences of every age to apply history’s lessons to gripping issues of today.

  • Program Type: Performance
  • Discipline: Literary, Storytelling, Theatre
  • Grade Level: Elementary, High, Middle
  • Cultural Context: African-American, European, North Carolina
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
A Musical Trip Around the World

A Musical Trip Around the World

Elise Witt | (404) 297-8398 | [email protected]

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 | [email protected]

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
A Spanish Flamenco Dance and Music Workshop or Residency

A Spanish Flamenco Dance and Music Workshop or Residency

Carlota Santana Spanish Dance Company | (917) 723-9868 | [email protected]

A Spanish Flamenco dance and music workshop or residency.

  • Program Type: Workshop/Residency
  • Discipline: Dance, Music
  • Grade Level: Elementary, High, Middle
  • Cultural Context: European, Hispanic, Latinx
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Across the Color Line: The African South

Across the Color Line: The African South

Scott Ainslie | (518) 647-5916 | [email protected]

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

  • Program Type: Performance
  • Discipline: Music
  • Grade Level: Elementary, High, Middle
  • Cultural Context: African, African-American, European
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Bach to Rock Music History Show

Bach to Rock Music History Show

Capital Transit | (919) 247-8555 | [email protected]

Educational & interactive they sing and play music from 1600’s through DooWop and Rock & Roll.

  • Program Type: Performance
  • Discipline: Music
  • Grade Level: Elementary
  • Cultural Context: African-American, European
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Bathtub Pirates!

Bathtub Pirates!

Grey Seal Puppets | (704) 589-1304 | [email protected]

Using imagination to tell the story of pirates taking over a boy’s tub.

  • Program Type: Performance
  • Discipline: Literary, Music, STEAM, Storytelling, Theatre
  • Grade Level: Elementary
  • Cultural Context: Caribbean, European
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Before Rock ‘n’ Roll

Before Rock ‘n’ Roll

Scott Ainslie | (518) 647-5916 | [email protected]

History, story & music; back in time to the rhythms and music that gave rise to Rock ‘n’ Roll

  • Program Type: Performance
  • Discipline: Music
  • Grade Level: Elementary, High, Middle
  • Cultural Context: African, African-American, European
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Bluegrass Stomp/Catch the Bluegrass Bug!

Bluegrass Stomp/Catch the Bluegrass Bug!

Charles Pettee | (919) 623-1438 | [email protected]

An interactive journey through Blues and Bluegrass music from the Pilgrims to the present

  • Program Type: Performance
  • Discipline: Music, Storytelling
  • Grade Level: Elementary
  • Cultural Context: African-American, European, North Carolina
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Blues in Education Workshops

Blues in Education Workshops

Scott Ainslie | (518) 647-5916 | [email protected]

Follow-up programs designed to build on the foundation of musical experiences of Scott’s concerts

  • Program Type: Workshop/Residency
  • Discipline: Music
  • Grade Level: High, Middle
  • Cultural Context: African, African-American, European
  • Accepts bookings in Johnston County
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