This performance workshop highlights the black experience in North America starting with  slavery and progressing to the inauguration of Barrack Obama. The workshop explores the  irrepressible spirit of non cooperation by both black and white Americans and Canadians. We  look at the hidden meanings of Negro Spirituals and the activities of the Underground Railroad.

 The workshop also touches upon the important contributions of people of African descent to  public life as well as science and literature. All this is presented in a performance workshop  format that includes drumming, songs and storytelling. Students will be encouraged to  participate in dialogue, songs, rhythm games and improvisations in accordance with their age  level groupings.

 OPTIONS - Black History Month

 1. Black History Month PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP with Glenn and Elizabeth
     Ideal ages: Grades 3 through 8
     Maximum number of students: 150 - 200
     Time commitment: 60 minutes
     Cost: $600.00
        Add 2nd performance for an extra $150.00.  Add 3rd performance for $100.00.
        Add classroom workshops on the same day (see below for particulars) for $100.00 per             workshop
     Requirements: Access to gym (or library if large enough) ninety minutes prior to         performance and ninety minutes following the performance.
     Participation: After the performance part of the program, students will join in song,         rhythm games and discussion relating to Black History.

  2. Black History Month SMALL GROUP WORKSHOP with Glenn and Elizabeth
      Ideal ages: Grades 4 through 8
      Maximum number of students: 30 - 35
      Time commitment: 90 minutes
      Cost: $400.00 
      Requirements: Open classroom space (tables and chairs moved back),
      Participation: With drum and percussion instruments, students will learn “Follow the         drinking gourd’ and other spirituals. We will improvise dramatic scenes based on         discussion of  topics such as the Underground Railroad and Harriet Tubman, Martin Luther         King and the Civil Rights Movement to Nelson Mandela and Apartheid. Famous black         scientists, artists and statesmen will also be discussed. This workshop provides an in depth         musical and dramatic exploration into Black History.