Expressive Face Jugs of NC
Connect clay techniques and the traditions of NC face jug pottery and cultural heritage, in this visual art and social studies integrated lesson.
Selection Criteria
...as set forth in the Common Core curriculum and North Carolina Essential Standards. These curriculum standards can be found at http://www.dpi.state.nc.us/curriculum/ have supplementary educational materials (study guides, teacher guides, lesson...
Living Rhythms African Drum Performance Assembly
Exciting African drum & dance with non-stop student engagement and surprise teacher participation!
- Program Type: Performance
- Discipline: Dance, Multi-Disciplinary, Music
- Grade Level: Elementary, High, Middle
- Cultural Context: African, African-American
- Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Instruments have Families Too! String Family: From Bach to Bluegrass
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
Piedmont Laureate
...literary bridge for residents to come together and celebrate the art of writing. Sponsored by United Arts, the City of Raleigh Arts Commission, Durham Arts Council, and Orange County Arts...
Irish Roots and American Branches: A Celebration of Irish Culture
An exciting performance of Irish music and dance and their descendant American styles with lots of audience participation.
- Program Type: Performance
- Discipline: Dance, Multi-Disciplinary, Music
- Grade Level: Elementary, High, Middle
- Cultural Context: African-American, European, Native American, North Carolina
- Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Keeping the Beat: Multicultural Influences in American Music and Dance
Footworks conveys the power and joy of percussive dance while illuminating the multicultural roots of American music and dance.
- Program Type: Performance
- Discipline: Dance, Multi-Disciplinary, Music
- Grade Level: Elementary, High, Middle
- Cultural Context: African, African-American, European, Native American, North Carolina
- Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Meet the Composer
Workshop explores different elements of writing music to assist students to compose their own piece.
- Program Type: Workshop/Residency
- Discipline: Music
- Grade Level: Elementary
- Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Music Of the Renaissance
An introduction to Renaissance music and unusual instruments used in the 14th-17th centuries.
- Program Type: Performance
- Discipline: Music
- Grade Level: Elementary
- Cultural Context: European
- Accepts bookings in Johnston County
Roots and Rhythm Workshop
Footworks teaches traditional music and dance in a way that makes participation accessible and fun.
- Program Type: Workshop/Residency
- Discipline: Dance, Multi-Disciplinary, Music
- Grade Level: Elementary, High, Middle
- Cultural Context: African, African-American, Asian, Caribbean, European, Latinx, Middle Eastern, Native American, North Carolina
- Accepts bookings in Johnston County
