Field Trip Concerts @ Swallow Hill

Elementary school PTA parents, teachers, and homeschoolers - bring your students/kids to a special midweek educational concert here at Swallow Hill!

The concerts are appropriate for grades K-6, and will last approximately 45 minutes. For tickets call 303-777-1003 x 2. (For groups of 25 or more, please contact Denise at 303-777-4394 or denise@swallowhillmusic.org  as advanced reservations are required.) Ticket prices are $3 in advance, $4 day of show. Get your tickets early as shows may be cancelled due to low pre-show sales.

If you would like to custom schedule a show here at Swallow Hill for your school or day camp program to attend during the regular school year or during breaks (same ticket prices apply) please contact Denise at 303-777-4394 or denise@swallowhillmusic.org  (50 student minimum).

Fri.Dec.5:

*Cancelled*'Tis the Season: Peace Stories To Inspire Your Holidays

Wed.Jan.21:

Pioneer Music: Colorado and the West

Wed.Feb.18:

The Blues: A True American Art

Mon.Mar.16:

Irish Music and Dance – The Cultural Connection

Wed.Apr.22:

The Swallow Hill Traveling Folk Troupe

Wed.May.6:

Rhythm: A Multi-cultural Music Experience & More!

 

*Cancelled* Tis the Season: Peace Stories To Inspire Your Holidays
Susan Kaplan
Friday, December 5th @ 10:00-10:45am
 

Pioneer Music: Colorado and the West
Julie Davis
Wednesday, January 21st @ 10:00-10:45am

A multi-cultural look at Colorado and its colorful history through songs and stories from the Old West. You'll see Colorado through the eyes of the homesteaders, miners and early settlers of different cultures who sculpted the history of our region. Stories and music include: Native American, Hispanic, and European (Anglo, Irish, Italian, German, and more). This assembly is especially appropriate for Colorado History units, and supports the following Colorado Model Content Standards: Geography 4; History 1, 4; Music 4, 5.

*New* The Blues: A True American Art
Clay Kirkland and Chris "Citrus" Sauthoff
Wednesday, February 18th @ 10:00-10:45am

One of the most important gifts our nation has given the world is blues music. From this form came rock and roll, heavy metal, jazz, funk, and hip- hop music. Though greatly honored and appreciated by people of other nations, this great heritage is very seldom discussed and little understood by younger generations of Americans. In this assembly we will attempt to bring a sense of pride for the great art form that America has given the world. We will discuss the important role that the black slaves as well as racial and gender issues played in the development of blues and how they combined the folk music of their African homeland with the Western European church music to create a whole new musical form. We will perform music from older artists such as Leadbelly and Muddy Waters and discuss how their music influenced younger generations of musicians. There will be opportunities for students to join us in participatory activities such as hand clapping and singing.

Irish Music and Dance – The Cultural Connection
Deb Carstensen and Molly Bennett
Monday, March 16th @ 10:00-10:45am

Showcasing music, dance and clothing from the Irish tradition, this program will touch on the history of the dance and music and how it has influenced the culture and art in our country. Students will get to enjoy the exciting and soulful music from Ireland, including Deb Carstensen's fiery fiddle. Deb performs around Colorado and plays regularly for Irish and traditional American dances. Molly Bennett, the founder of the Bennett School of Irish Dance, will demonstrate Irish dancing, including jigs, reels and hornpipes. Molly also makes the beautifully ornate and intricate Irish dance dresses for competition and will bring examples of these to the performance.

The Swallow Hill Traveling Folk Troupe
Julie Davis, Ed Contreras, Brian Mullins and Scott Smith
Wednesday, April 22nd @ 10:00-10:45am

Don't miss this one!! This is the first time were are presenting our award winning Traveling Folk Troupe as a part of our Field Trip Concert series!! The Swallow Hill Traveling Folk Troupe is a multicultural program designed for elementary schools that uses music to teach subjects including geography and history. The Troupe performs an inspiring variety of music from America and around the world. Musical styles and traditions include Blues, Irish, Caribbean, Reggae, Indian, Bluegrass, Appalachian, Australian, and much more. Children are given an introduction to a vast array of folk instruments including autoharp, guitar, fiddle, banjo, pennywhistle, dulcimer, steel drum, bodhran, accordion, and percussion from around the world. As an assembly this show is valued at $1,200 per school! We are bringing it to you at the phenomenal price of $4.00 per student.

Rhythm: A Multi-cultural Music Experience & More!
Ed Contreras & Chad Johnson
Wednesday, May 6th @ 10:00-10:45am

Always a crowd favorite! This exciting assembly explores rhythm as it has come out of Africa through the Caribbean, Brazil and up through the Americas. Participants will see how various rhythms have contributed to today's popular sounds. Through lecture, demonstration and hands on participation, students will not only learn about rhythm, but will hopefully gain an appreciation for other cultures. Instruments include Djembe, Congas, Bongos, Caxixi, Cajón, Cuica, Bells and more!

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