David DiGiuseppe--Lore of the Land

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History Through Song and Stories

Performances of Songs and Stories
for Grades 2 - 6

LORE OF THE LAND
Songs of America's Past
For grades 2-6; 45-60 minutes; classroom to auditorium
Tracing the growth of the United States, DiGiuseppe chronicles: the settling of Appalachia; the Sons of Liberty and the American Revolution; work songs of American sailors; slavery, spirituals and the blues; westward migration, the 49ers and cowboys; railroads and industrialization.

His unique programs celebrate the rich heritage of American culture and tradition. DiGiuseppe introduces students to numerous instruments, including banjo, Appalachian dulcimer, Irish cittern, accordion, concertina and guitar.

DiGiuseppe extends to his audience a heartfelt and fiery performance, combining powerful songs with stimulating tales of times past.

Goals
The goals of this performance are to:

Offer a quality performance which is both entertaining and informative for both students and staff.
Present songs and stories with introductory narratives which reinforce curricula in geography, history and music.
Enhance the learner’s understanding and appreciation of United States history.
Enhance the learner’s understanding of the contributions which diverse ethnic groups have made to American culture.
Enhance students’ appreciation of traditional music and stories.
Introduce students to unfamiliar instruments and musical styles.

Audience Engagement Strategy
Student participation includes singing on choruses, clapping in rhythm where appropriate, repeating particular lines in stories, and answering questions during a song’s introduction.

Each song in the program is introduced with a relevant narrative. During this introduction, students are often asked questions which relate to their study of history, geography or music.

Every song includes an easy chorus on which the students can sing along. The chorus is taught before or during the song’s performance. In certain pieces, rhythmic clapping is encouraged.

Each story has a few lines which the audience periodically repeats, sometimes with accompanying gestures.

A study guide for teachers is also offered.

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