TRAVELING TROUPE
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
program includes:
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An exciting full school
assembly, blending education and entertainment
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A packet of classroom
activities (with a CD) that support various Colorado Model
Content Standards
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Activities booklets for each
student
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.
Program Cost
$1250 base + 10¢ per student
*Troupe Host Schools (see below)
pay only 10¢ per student and no base fee.
Troupe Host
School Program
 Schools selected as Troupe Host Schools receive the Swallow Hill
Traveling Folk Troupe Program for only 10¢ per child! The Troupe
Host School Program is available to a small number of schools via
an application process. Applications will be considered based on
criteria that include geographic location, commitment to music education,
and expressed need for such programming. The Program is made possible
by the support of the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District
(SCFD), the Colorado Council on the Arts (CCA), the Bohemian
Foundation, the Community Foundation, and the Kenneth Kendal King Foundation.
For more information,
contact Denise Bullard, by phone (303-777-4394)
or Denise@swallowhillmusic.org.
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