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Perelman American Roots African American Song
Perelman American Roots (Grades 6–8)
African American Song

2009–2010 Season Information

The Perelman American Roots program explores the dynamic connections between American music and American history in middle school social studies and music classrooms. Through standardized lessons based on the New York City Department of Education's Blueprint for Teaching and Learning in Music, students delve into the historical and cultural context of the vibrant traditions of American music, complete with program concerts

The 2009–2010 Perelman American Roots program, which includes all of the features described here, will focus on the history of African American Song. The curriculum will contain 12 lessons, including three lessons supporting the creation of a final project. The program includes a final interactive concert in Carnegie's Zankel Hall.

Professional Development Workshops (participants must attend all workshops):
Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 4 PM
Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at 4 PM
Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at 4 PM

Concerts (choose one):
Friday, May 21, 2010 at 10:15 AM
Friday, May 21, 2010 at 12:15 PM

Questions and Contact
For more information or to receive a brochure in the mail, e-mail americanroots@carnegiehall.org or call The Weill Music Institute at 212-903-9634.






This program is made possible by the Ronald O. Perelman Music Endowment Fund.



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Early registration form available here › (PDF 532kb)

Deadline for registration: October 15, 2009 at 12 PM



$6 per student / $30 per teacher

One adult chaperone per 10 students included free of charge.

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Full program information, including teacher responsibilities, here ›



Perelman American Roots

View a slideshow of images from the live 2009–2010 Perelman American Roots live events here ›



Honor Timeline

Trace the development of African American music from sacred traditions all the way through hip-hop. Photos, historical information, and streaming audio bring this comprehensive timeline to life. Learn more ›




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