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View Archive: TELLING STORIES: RICHARD PECK  Grades 4-8 Award-winning author Richard Peck has written a wide-range of books for young people that contain thought-provoking, heartwarming, and humorous stories. In this program, he talks about his Newbery award–winning books, A Long Way from Chicago and its sequel A Year Down Yonder, historical novels set at the time of the Great Depression whose characters—grandparengts and grandchildren—have universal appeal. A former English teacher-turned-writer, Mr. Peck is one of America’s most highly respected writers for middle school students and young adults. Friday, November 5, 2004 11 a.m.-12 p.m. ET |
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View Archive: MUSICAL THEATER: THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE Grades 9-12 Tony Award®–winning songwriters Jeanine Tesori and Dick Scanlan join Broadway singers and moderator Michael Kerker, director of Musical Theater at ASCAP, for a discussion of careers in musical theater. This acclaimed group talks about their own careers, offers students insights into the professional world of musical theater, and performs selections from the Tony®–winning musical, Thoroughly Modern Millie. Thursday, December 9, 2004 11 a.m.-12 p.m. ET |
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View Re-broadcast: JAZZ ON 52ND STREET - THE BILLY TAYLOR TRIO Grades 7-12 One of the richest eras in the history of jazz was 52nd Street in 1940s New York City. Dr. Billy Taylor takes us back to the jazz clubs of Manhattan and talks about his experiences with the best jazz musicians of that time. Through performance and demonstration, Dr. Taylor and his Trio showcase the many styles of jazz performed during those years and show how these styles have evolved over time. Students hear about this significant age of jazz first-hand from one of America’s greatest jazz musicians and educators. Tuesday, January 11, 2005 11 a.m.-12 p.m. ET |
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View Archive: MARTHA GRAHAM DANCE COMPANY Grades 7-12 Known as “one of the great companies of the world” (The New York Times), Martha Graham Dance Company is the oldest contemporary dance company in America and one of its most celebrated. As part of the Kennedy Center–wide festival* A New America: The 1940s and the Arts, company members discuss the legacy of Martha Graham, demonstrate the technique that continues to influence dancers today, and perform excerpts from some of the company’s most celebrated works, including the 1944 classic Appalachian Spring—Graham’s ode to pioneer families of America. Wednesday, February 16, 2005 11 a.m.-12 p.m. ET |
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View Archive: JAZZ: THE LEGACY OF "DIZZY" GILLESPIE Grades 7-12 Considered to be America’s leading spokesman for jazz, Dr. Billy Taylor—with his trio and trumpeter Jon Faddis—presents a program of performance and demonstration focused on trumpet legend “Dizzy” Gillespie. Guest artist Jon Faddis, known for his tremendous range and technique on this amazing instrument, also talks about performing with his mentor. This program provides a first-hand introduction to one of the giants of jazz and is an opportunity for students to develop listening skills and to better understand the art form that Dr. Taylor calls “America’s classical music.” Tuesday, March 1, 2005 11 a.m.-12 p.m. ET |
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View Archive: HOT AIR: THE STORY OF BRASS INSTRUMENTS The Chestnut Brass Company Grades 4-7 This unique and celebrated brass quintet presents highlights of the development of brass instruments from the earliest trumpets to the present day. Utilizing a collection of historical instruments from the 16th to the 19th centuries, students are treated to a rare glimpse into the past as they hear Renaissance music and music from the Civil War performed on instruments that were played at that time. The program culminates with a virtuosic display on modern brass instruments demonstrating how the instruments have changed over the centuries. Wednesday, March 16, 2005 11 a.m.-12 p.m. ET |
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View Archive: BALLET HISPANICO Grades 4-8 Ballet Hispanico has been recognized around the world as the foremost dance interpreter of Hispanic culture in the United States. The company presents a spirited blend of dance and narrative that provides a theatrical and entertaining insight into the cultures of Latin American countries through such dances as Mexico’s folklorico, Brazil’s samba, and Honduras’ punta. Friday, April 8, 2005 11 a.m.-12 p.m. ET |
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