3 , 4 , 5 | Theater Music |
Music | Social Studies |
Both Grade Level and Arts/PE Program | Access |
1 | other |
1 | other |
55 minutes | |
In-School Performance | In-School Performance (intended for the entire grade level to experience together) |
all year | |
$10 | 50 |
no | Phone |
projector, sound system
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screen, table/media cart (for projector), bottled water, parking space
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Performance space large enough for an entire grade level to attend at the same time - auditorium is preferable, but can also accommodate gym, cafeteria or library.
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I can identify three of America's most important movements for social change: the Labor Rights Movement, Civil Rights movement, and Antiwar Movement. I can demonstrate how these movements were intertwined and identify the crucial role that music had in effecting social change. I can illustrate the importance of civic engagement by a nation's citizens.
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Music played a major role in three of America's most important movements for social change in the Twentieth Century: labor rights, civil rights, and the antiwar movement. Through a compelling and interactive narrative full of participatory singing and visual aides, Alastair Moock introduces students to the music of all three movements, and shows how songs and resistance techniques were passed from one to the next. Along the way, kids get acquainted with some of the major songs and singers of the eras, including Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger, the SNCC Freedom Singers, and Bob Dylan. But this is not purely a history lesson: Alastair begins and ends the program by asking kids about the changes they might want to bring about in their own country, and shows them that powerful political music is still around today, if you know where to look.
This program is designed to work across a multitude of grade levels. It has been performed for third graders up through college with great success. For younger grades, Moock does more singing and moving, focusing on the key concept of what it takes, and has taken, to change rules in a society. Moock uses slide show imagery to reach visual learners. |
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School Testimonials...
"Possibly the best multimedia program (spoken word, pictures, singing, and truly fine guitar playing) that I have ever seen in an assembly in my 35 years of teaching." "“ Bill Rogers, Middle School History Teacher, Buckingham Browne & Nichols School (Cambridge, MA) "Our seventh and eighth graders were captivated by Mr. Moock"s warm presence, cool singing style, and great guitar playing. Students and teachers were buzzing about his program for the rest of the day!" "“ Laurie Katz, Theater Teacher, Weston Middle School (Weston, MA) "The kids are still talking about Alastair"s amazing presentation. This was one of those experiences I know our students will take with them for the rest of their lives." "“ Brian Gellerstein, Music Teacher, Tobin Elementary School (Cambridge, MA) "Here"s the thing about Alastair: He is really genuine, and it comes across. He cares about this music and kids, and he conveys his passion for it in an accessible and enjoyable way." "“ Shelley Sommers, Library Director, Inly School (Scituate, MA) |
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