Performances Reading Rocks! Participation is where it's at! Students do not just sit on the sidelines and watch. They are part of the show! This engaging, high energy show with Susan Hamlin is intended for Pre-K-6 and is perfect for bolstering enthusiasm in reading. An excellent way to kick off your reading program! Great for PARP! Visit our website at www.reading-rocks.com Click here to check out a medley of some cuts from our CD. Character Rocks! These are other high energy shows with Susan Hamlin that will help reinforce your school's Character Education programs. From cooperation to respect to teamwork to self esteem and bullying, we have a program to fit your theme or themes. Celebrate Nutrition! Are you concerned about obesity and the unhealthy lifestyles that so many children live with today? This engaging performance with Rich Ortiz is a great message about health and personal development. From eating healthy to exercise to staying safe to saying no to drugs, alcohol and violence, Brian and Rich's interaction with the audience will have your students thinking and talking about healthy choices they can make in their lives! Kid Stuff! This program is a very popular concert that combines games, music, movement and sign language and is focused on one thing...FUN!!! Great for family fun nights or special events! Adirondack Song Original musical compositions that connect Local Adirondack history with New York State Curriculum Take a trip with Singer/Songwriter Brian Chevalier through the history and folklore of our beautiful region with his original music. This performance is also available with a striking slide presentation. A study guide is available upon request. Adirondack Song is a performance of songs inspired by the folklore and history of the Adirondack Region. This performance is supported by a slide presentation that allows students to see some of the characters and land that have inspired Brian. This performance can feature up to five musicians on stage, including fiddler, Frank Orsini, and percussionist, Brian Melick. Brian Chevalier’s connection with the children becomes apparent as he engages them using participation such as sign language, movements and call and response. The audience will also have opportunities to ask and answer questions. This performance was chosen by CRCAIE as their music repertory for their Lincoln Center Model of Arts in Education units of study. Many schools have chosen one of the following residencies or workshops to support this performance: 1) The Roaming Hermit: Students interview Brian in character as Noah John Rondeau, The Adirondack Hermit and ask questions about The Adirondacks. 2) Meet the songwriter: Students listen for content to Brian’s music on compact disc in preparation for their workshop with Brian, where they interview Brian as he presents his interactive workshop called “Meet The Songwriter”. 3) Songwriting residency: see . Sing For Character! “Sing for character with Brian Chevalier!” Sing songs written especially for character education...in concert! In “Sing For Character With Brian Chevalier”, classes and / or teachers have the option to preview and choose songs from a collection of songs Brian has developed and written with teams of teachers and classes throughout New York State. Most of the songs are also tied into other curriculum areas, for example “Rock The World, Diversity” ties third grade Social Studies into the theme of diversity. “Once Apond A Time” ties first grade science (ponds) into how diversity is a strength. Classes can prepare for the performance with Brian by listening to discs that come with a grid explaining curriculum areas addressed by the songs. There is also a study guide of ideas to assist in exploring the songs, and movement and sign language ideas for the student’s performance with Brian. Classes can easily prepare for the concert with classroom and / or music teachers by singing along with the disc. Brian is available to consult with and help teachers choose the best song possibilities for their needs. Preparatory workshops for classes are also available! Classes can meet Brian and develop their performance. A class, grade level or school building can also write a song of their own with Brian for the performance. See the flier on “Poetry And The Writing Process Through Song” with Brian Chevalier” for more information. Adirondack Live! Adirondack Live! Is a 45-minute original production of music, theatre and humor depicting the characters, folklore, history and beauty of the Adirondack Region, including original songs, an audience-participation segment in which children are asked to provide suggestions for a blues song and brief dramatizations of historical characters from the Adirondack's rich past that depict the conflict and changes affecting the region. Cast size 2-5 and workshops available to suit your budget and needs. This is a great cross-curricular opportunity that will include Social Studies, ELA, Character Education and Performing Arts. Collaborating with Brian Chevalier on this program is Neil Herr, who brings with him 20 years' experience writing, directing, teaching performing and producing original musical theatre in New York City, on National Public Radio and in public and private schools and local theaters. |
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