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Perelman American Roots African American Song
PERELMAN AMERICAN ROOTS (GRADES 6–8)
African American Song

The Perelman American Roots program explores American musical history in middle school social studies and choral classrooms. Through sequential lessons, Teaching Artist visits, and program concerts, students delve into the historical and cultural context of the chosen area of study.

The 2008–09 program will focus on African American Song. The final concert artists will be the storied Fisk Jubilee Singers from Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee.

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Discover more about HONOR! A Celebration of the African American Cultural Legacy Curated by Jessye Norman, March 2009 ›

Perelman American Roots: African American Song

The 2008–09 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 15 lessons, including five Teaching Artist lessons and three lessons supporting the creation of a final project. The program includes a concert at the Apollo Theater in Harlem and a culminating performance at Carnegie Hall.

Professional Development Workshops
(Participants must attend all workshops and concerts.)
Tues, Nov 11, 2008, 4 PM
Mon, Jan 26, 2009, 4 PM
Tues, Apr 21, 2009, 4 PM
Thurs, May 28, 2009, 4 PM

Mid-year concert at the Apollo Theater
Fri, Mar 20, 2009, Time TBA

Concert by the Fisk Jubilee Singers
Fri, May 22, 2009, 11 AM

Full Program and Fee Details here ›






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



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