Check back soon for information about more of the wonderful Cultural Arts assemblies that PTA will bring to your children this year!
October 5, 2011
Blue Sky Puppet Theatre Presents The Missing Piece, a story about bullying. Visit Blue Sky Puppet Theatre’s website for more information about this program: http://www.blueskypuppets.com/mp_storyboard.html.
December 6, 2011
A History of American Pop Music
About the Artists – RockRoots: http://yanj-yaep.org/page.asp?prmName=artist&prmID=139
Visit the Young Audiences website to view a VIDEO about this assembly: http://yanj-yaep.org/page.asp?prmName=program&prmID=201
February 10, 2012
Exit 9 in Beyond the Beat
Hearing a percussion ensemble play without other instruments is a rare event since percussionists are usually one part of a larger ensemble. Whether they are part of a rock band or an orchestra, they are usually considered the backbone of the rhythm section, or the flourish to add drama to a larger-scale symphonic piece. However, the percussion section of any ensemble can be the most exciting and invigorating part of the group – just listen to the drumline in a marching band!
Exit 9 shows students that with a little bit of creativity, many common objects could become percussion instruments. From stools and garbage cans to an old rusty brake drum, anything that makes a good sound could become part of a vibrant percussion ensemble.
Artist Information: Exit 9 is comprised of former music graduate students from Rutgers University. Members Peter Saleh, Kenneth Riehman, and Mike Ramsey are committed to the culture of music from across the globe, including Africa, Asia, South America, and the Caribbean. Exit 9 members have traveled worldwide, not only as performers, but also as students of music, constantly exploring the musical traditions of new cultures. Formed in 2002, the group has taken its unique contemporary percussion sound to tens of thousands of people around the world.
For more information and a video: http://yanj-yaep.org/page.asp?prmName=program&prmID=161
February 29, 2012
Author Visit: James Preller
James Preller is best known as the author of the popular Jigsaw Jones mystery series. In addition, he has written many books for students of all ages, including but not limited to:
Hiccups For Elephant, Wake Me In Spring, and
A Pirate’s Guide for First Grade for the youngest readers;
Along Came Spider and
Justin Fisher Declares War! for middle grade readers; and
Six Innings and B
ystander for older readers (grade 4/5-up).James Preller is best known as the author of the popular Jigsaw Jones mystery series. In addition, he has written many books for students of all ages, including but not limited to:
Hiccups For Elephant, Wake Me In Spring, and
A Pirate’s Guide for First Grade for the youngest readers;
Along Came Spider and
Justin Fisher Declares War! for middle grade readers; and
Six Innings and B
ystander for older readers (grade 4/5-up).
For more information, visit
http://www.childrensauthorsally.com/author/james-preller/http://www.childrensauthorsally.com/author/james-preller/
March 28, 2012
Darrah Carr Irish Dance
Champion Irish Step Dancers Darrah Carr and Niall O’Leary will lead an upbeat, fast-paced introduction to Irish dance and music including a discussion of its history, costumes, and traditions. Their high-energy dance performance features live music selections on the bodhran and accordion, as well as audience participation. They will demonstrate both soft shoe and hard shoe dance styles and will discuss and demonstrate improvised instruments such as the spoons and mouth music. They will also discuss the history of Irish dance (dance masters and emigration) and the different contexts of Irish dance (competitions, community ceilis, Riverdance).
http://yanj-yaep.org/page.asp?prmName=program&prmID=152
Artist’s Website: http://www.darrahcarrdance.com/
April 19, 2012
Surflite Theatre – Maggie McGee Goes Green
May 21, 2012 Mark Stolzenber Productions - Wheel of Knowledge Math Quiz Show