Programs for Schools, Libraries, Community Organizations
During performances, students participate by singing in many languages, dancing and playing percussion instruments. Workshops and residencies may also include songwriting on environmental, multicultural or whole language themes.
Earth Rhythms
From rain forests to recycling, conservation to compost, Eath Rhythms travels from our backyard to around the world celebrating and teaching environmental awareness and responsibility. Captivating songs, stories, legends and facts are accompanied by the Native American rainstick, Incan Charango and flute, Russian balalaika, African Achika drum, as well as guitar, mandolin, banjo and harmonica.
"I really enjoyed your show. It taught me about how fragile our planet is and that we should keep it clean and recycle." -- 5th Grade Student, Bridgeport, CT
Children's Songs and Singing Games
Participatory program for pre-school through grade three. Children sing, dance, move, imitate animals, play rhythm instruments, learn songs in Spanish and other languages through call and response, and explore other cultures through traditional and contemporary children's songs and play parties from around the world. Highly interactive program.
"Your performance was the best I've seen! The children had a wonderful time moving, singing and playing the instruments."
-- Heidi Lazdauskas, Music Teacher, Shelton, CT
Across the Americas
A multicultural folk music journey from Canada to Chile. From Native and African Americans to European and Southeast Asian immigrants, Roger explores our rich and diverse heritage through songs in many languages performed on a variety of stringed, wind and percussion instruments. This program is adaptable to all ages and includes a comprehensive study guide for teachers.
"Wonderful multicultural program! I give Roger Tincknell my highest recommendation." -- Joanne Grimes, New Haven Library, New Haven, CT
"I haven't had so much fun since I was little in Puerto Rico." -- 6th Grader, Springfield, MA
Other Programs Include:
- Colonial America through the Civil War
- A Nation of Immigrants and the Industrial Revolution
- Westward Expansion and the American Cowboy (Yodeling instruction included!)
- From Slavery to Civil Rights (Underground Railroad to MLK)
- Songs of Seas, Rivers, and Waterways
- Under One Sky (An interactive celebration of cultural diversity for young children)
- This Land is Your Land (Traveling our country with regional and historical folksongs)
- From Ireland to America (Ballads, Irish instruments and dances)
- Holiday Programs (Halloween, Winter Solstice Celebration, St Patrick's Day, and others)
Please contact me for detailed program descriptions, study guides, references and fees.
Posted: Sat, Sep 1, 2007 12:00 AM
Updated Sun, Nov 29, 2009 12:00 AM