Children's Educational Programs
Come along with Gary on a virtual journey aboard the Big Red Boat to before unseen places
and experience the Music and Instruments of the continents, countries and
people of the world. Latin America, Africa, the Celtic Islands, New Orleans
and Jamaica to name a few ports of stay. Through this, hands on experience
you will better come to know the instruments, rhythms and fun generated by
those who contributed to American music as we know it today.
So get your gear together and get ready for a cruzin' good time with the Slickrock Gypsy!
The Roots of American Music Program approx 50 min.
This six song
program is oriented to the 1st
grade. It covers topics such as: The plant cycle, elements needed to help a
plant grow, the parts of a plant, most everything in our world comes from
plants in some way, what all plants need and in the process find that it is the same
as what all of us need, with many fun performance ideas, simple costumes and memorable
songs. (Script and songs included)
Plants Program approx 35 min.
The Water Cycle Programs is part of the 1st grade curriculum. Through song
and easy dialog, this program covers the water cycle, the different states
of water, solid, liquid and gas, with movement ideas for presentation. The
Rainbow song illustrates that we are all a rainbow of different colors with
importance in each raindrop. A very fun show for all to perform and watch!
Water Cycle Program approx 40 min.
This Program designed for the 3rd grade is fun and educational. Through
song, dialog and movement, we find out about the geography, the TOGUNA tribal
system of social government and much much more !
Africa Program approx 35 min.
With the help of popular music, we share the worlds most famous explorers
using the adaptation of new lyrics to each song to tell the story. Movement,
theater and dialog along with the songs help tell the stories of Francisco
Del Coronado, Columbus, Leif Erickson, Sir Francis Drake and more in a fun
and interesting way.
World Explorers Program approx. 50 min.
This program uses popular music with adapted lyrics to tell the stories of
the Pueblo, Iroquois, Sioux, Eastern Woodland and Northeastern Tribes.
Songs, movement, pantomime, and dialog make this show come alive for all who
watch and create a memorable impact on remembering the information learned.
Native Americans Program approx 45 min.
The Australian program covers the geography, animals and and people of this
amazing continent and much, much more! First grade appropriate. This
program uses easy to create masks to share some of the animals of Australia
along with song. The children go on a "Walk about" to discover this
wonderful place. Geography is illustrated through a movement piece and
Rhythm. Presented in a Travel council format, it makes for an interesting
and fun adventure!!
Australia Program approx 25 min.
1776 or the American revolution, presents the new "outside the box"
thinking of the new world thinkers. Washington, Franklin, Jefferson and
other founding fathers who brought about a new form of leadership and
governance in this newly forming nation. It also shines light on our own
responsibilities as citizens to keep our country great by being actively
involved in our own government.
American Revolution Program 35 min. |
The exciting and almost mystical history of the Inca civilization is the
focus of this song mixed presentation. From it's origins following the
proceeding cultures of the Olmec, Toltec, Maya and Aztec, this mighty
people grew under the rule of Montezuma, who was the last to fall to the
Spanish in the 1500's.
Inca Program approx 20 min |