The McClure Artist Guild
Talking DrumsThis program explores all the ways in which rhythms communicate in several cultures around the world. Three Guild members share the musical/linguistic world of Ghana with traditional songs and instruments as they sing the songs and play the instruments on stage. Starting with the rich sounds of West African drums, the artists explore their use in sending messages across long distances and then follow the interaction of these drums with other musical traditions in the New World. Grades: K-12 |
One World/Global MusicPresented by two Guild artists, this program takes students on a trip around the world through music, songs and stories. Students of all ages travel through many regions of the world that may include Brazil, Vietnam, Italy, Russia, Cuba, Australia and more. This program continues to grow with new music every year from new locations. One World Music is an excellent supplement to Global Studies curriculum. Grades: K-12 |
The RainforestTake a musical trip with the McClure Artist Guild into the rainforest. This highly interactive show uses music and sounds to explore the exotic animals, plants and people of the rainforest. In addition to lots of fun songs and stories, our musicians will create a "musical picture" of the Forest Floor, Understory, Canopy and the Emergent Layer using students from the audience and a wide variety of instruments from the rainforest cultures around the world. This program taps into multiple curriculum areas and provides a great kick off to Rainforest studies. Grades: K-12 |
The Great Garbage ConcertTake environmental education to its silliest! Presented by two Guild artists, this musical recycling show is overflowing with bumps, bangs, whooshes, whirls and, yes, even some sweet melodies on the 7-foot long pile of musical trash called the GARBAPHONE! Students will experience new musical sounds and textures, while gaining valuable insight on managing our world's resources in a creative and thoughtful way. Grades: K-6 |
Regions of the U.S.Two guild artists will lead students on a tour of the diverse regions and people of the United States with a variety of songs, stories and instruments. Students will learn a Seneca canoeing song from the Northeast, a work song from the Southern plantations, a cowboy song from the Southwest and much more. The songs and stories exemplify occupations that are found in various regions of our country. This program makes a great introduction to American cultural studies and can be adapted to a variety of elementary grade levels. Come join us on this musical trip around the U.S. Grades: K-5 |
Steel Drum ParadiseFollow the creation of the steel drum from its beginnings as a discarded oil barrel to a high-tech musical instrument. Through the story of the Trinidadian steel drum, two Guild artists demonstrate how music grows and changes as it flows between different cultures. Learn how peoples of African and Caribbean cultures celebrate their heritage through music, following their history from hand drumming, through "Tamboo-Bamboo" bands, and into the modern steel band. Students will hear old and new sounds on congas, claves, brake drums, guiros - and even trash cans, and the artists will create a steel drum band with your students on stage! Grades: K-12 Fee: single N/A; |
More programs by this artist: Residencies & Family & Community |
The Njozi Poets/Poetic Voices
Artists: The Njozi Poets/Poetic Voices |
No Words Spoken
Artist: Staff & Clients of Autistic Services |
Maelström Percussion EnsembleWorld of Percussion
Artists: Robert Accurso, Ted Reinhardt, Jim Linsner and Tiffany Nicely |
More programs by this artist: Family & Community |
Jerry RavenAmericanaFolk singer and guitarist Jerry Raven explores United States history through folk song and story, with a special emphasis on the Western New York area including the Erie Canal, lake shipping and railroads. This workshop complements the New York State Curriculum Guidelines for grade levels 2, 4 & 7. Artist: Jerry Raven Singing with Pre-K to 1st GradeJerry gets down on the floor with children to sing, play musical games and act out stories and songs in simple mime fashion. This musical get-together can be booked as back-to-back workshops or as an expanded residency. Artist: Jerry Raven Auditorium Sing-AlongJerry has been leading sing-alongs auditorium style for many years, and his latest repertoire of songs includes not only folk favorites but new and different ways to sing these songs. Accompanying himself on string guitar, Jerry teaches that these songs unite us in a common culture. Artist: Jerry Raven |
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Master Teaching Artists Glenn McClure (composer, musician, and arts integration consultant), Ted Canning (percussionist specializing in steel drumming), Ian Gendreau (percussionist specializing in West African drumming), Geoffrey Fitzhugh Perry (multi-instrumentalist specializing in jazz violin) and members of the Panloco Steel Band present over 1,000 concerts, workshops and residencies each year. The group has extensive experience in alternative education and special education settings. Guild members offer teachers an opportunity to learn how to use the arts in their daily lessons through support materials. In addition to their arts integration work, Guild members' performance and composing work stretches from Eastern Europe and Mexico to Carnegie Hall. 
Njozi Poets/Poetic Voices are spoken word collectives that use a mix
of ensemble poems along with compelling solo performances. The Njozi
Poets also offer unique combinations of dance, song and poetry. The group's
acappella performances blend classic spoken word works with original
poems styled with a hip-hop flavor ("Slam Poetry"). The political
and social nature of their work reflects street realities and global
problems. A question and answer session follows the performances, which
allows the students to gain first hand knowledge of this dynamic group.
No Words Spoken creates the opportunity for learning World Music, Song and Dance through participation. Your students will play rhythms, sing songs and learn simple, powerful- dances from Africa, Brazil, Latin America and the United States and may not even realize until it is stated, that this performance/demonstration is being led by individuals with autism and staff from Autistic Services Inc. No Words Spoken demonstrates the power of learning by doing, and celebrates the beauty and richness created when diversity is embraced.
In World of Percussion, Maelström presents a whirlpool of sounds and colors. Maelström showcases music and instruments from Asia, Africa and Latin America and the latest in modern percussion. During the performance, students will create an original musical score using everyday objects.