Songs of Freedom (Grades 4 - 8)  download flyer Music is a powerful tool for any cause and one of the highest causes - human freedom - has been sung about for centuries. Songs of freedom have appeared at every point in U.S. history as well. Robbi K & Friends focus on 2 pivotal times in American history: Slavery/Civil War and the Civil Rights Movement. This mostly a capella concert filled with positive energy, poetry, historic slave narratives and harmonic artistry allows audiences to participate enthusiastically; clapping and waving hands while Robbi K conveys historical dates and events of the American experience. When children hear these Songs of Freedom again, they’ll have a deeper understanding of their meaning and a new perspective towards American History. Unique to this program, Songs of Freedom, can also be booked as a residency or with vocal workshops. All of the performers are Teaching Artists that visit classrooms to make more specific connections to history via music; all based on your school and teacher's needs. Include your school's chorus in the assembly performance! Vocal workshops on accapella singing and harmony can be scheduled prior to the performance, enabling music students to perform part of the assembly along with Robbi K & Friends.
Curriculum connections include multi-cultural studies and American History. Art forms include music, social studies, and storytelling. Songs of Freedom runs approximately 50 minutes, is suggested for grades 4 thru 8, although we often include younger grades. Suggested audience size is 250 students. Study guide available online. Benefits to students and teachers and State Standards:
Visions of Jazz
(Grades 4 - 10)  Vocalist Robbi K narrates a jazz performance for that uses dance, music, and storytelling to trace the
history of American Jazz music from early European influenced field calls and spirituals, to bebop, modern day jazz and more. This octet of all-star talents pay tribute to music from the African Continent through the early 1900’s rags, to be-bop, gospel, and the blues up to the smooth sounds of modern day jazz. Audiences experience an entertaining, engaging and educational musical history program that connects American History with music and dance; featuring Broadway dance legend, Dexter Jones, who has performed with Gregory Hines, Savion Glover, and Debbie Allen. His partner, Kristyn Smith, is a gifted and talented dancer who's also a Rockette. Study guide includes a comprehensive discography for continued listening, a Jazzistory time line, and a literary based activity sheet. Recommended for grades 4 thru 10. Benefits to students and teachers and State Standards:
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