Charles Pettee, guitar and mandolin-wielding songwriter from Asheville, NC, loves sharing not only the catchy rhythms of NC Bluegrass and Folk music, but also the segregation-defying stories behind this culturally diverse tapestry of sounds. Transitioning from fronting Chapel Hill, NC’s world-traveling Bluegrass band The Shady Grove Band for over 25 years, Mr. Pettee has become an accomplished teaching artist and music educator whose programs and residencies are in high demand throughout North and South Carolina. In addition to in-person programs, he is excited about using digital platforms to carry his musical message to an even wider audience. Pettee offers several age-adjusted presentations that align with NC Essential Standards for both Music and Social Studies for grades preK-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12, as well as adults. He performs at festivals and special events with some of NC’s finest acoustic musicians, including his son, guitar player Jackson Pettee, under the name Slippery Hill. Pettee’s group FolkPsalm performs beautifully arranged settings of Pettee’s original Psalm settings. That group now boasts four full length albums. Pettee has logged over 6,000 performances over the course of his career, and has recently begun work on his 14th CD/album.
charles.pettee@gmail.com
http://www.charlespettee.com/
318 Burris Place, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Orange
919.623-1438
Charles Pettee’s three to five day in person or virtual residency program for grades 2-5 offers up to four 45-60 minute classroom sessions per day, plus an optional assembly program(s) for the entire school, during which the students will experience first-hand the multicultural tapestry of music styles from the past (Celtic, West African [Blues], European Classical, ballads, southern folk, Gospel), that have combined to give us Bluegrass music! Each day, the students will enjoy hearing, and singing along with, that day’s unique “focus instrument” (guitar, banjo, mandolin, violin, harmonica, voice). They will learn how each instrument works, how it is played, and from which country or part of the world it originated. In addition, if desired, students will learn to compose and perform their own original folk song, with the option to present this song to the school at the closing assembly! Students gain an appreciation for the diversity of cultures represented in southern US folk music, and a deeper understanding of how music and culture combine to make new art forms.
Charles Pettee
(919) 623-1438
charles.pettee@gmail.com
Offered on a first come,first served basis throughout the school year, per ASC guidelines.
Up to four 45-60 minute class sessions per day, as decided by school staff.
If school elects to have an assembly program as a part of the final day of the residency, there may be two combined sessions in the morning, with the assembly in the afternoon.
Classroom, or multi-purpose room, library, or any designated teaching space on site at the school. Students may be in their desks, or seated on the floor, as needed. Students should come prepared to sing, clap in rhythm, and particpate in musical exercises, and learning experiences.
Artist requests a library book cart for his instruments, if moving from class to class during the day, and a large tablet flip chart on easel for songwriting exercises, if those are included in the residency plan.
If artist is offering a school assembly as part of the residency, he will need 90 minutes prior to first assembly to load in and set up sound equipment (provided at no extra charge by the artist).
Any classroom, or other type room on site that is adequate for the number of students involved.
Five day residency, with optional all-school assembly program, including lodging and transportation = $3600
Four day residency, with optional all-school assembly program, including lodging and transportation = $3200
Three day residency, with optional all-school assembly program(s), including lodging and transportation = $2400
RI.9 — Identify similarities in styles between texts (i.e., musical samples)
RL.9 — Comparing and contrasting musical themes, styles and characters
3,4,5.MR.1.4 — Identify instruments, sounds, characteristics of varieties of music
3,4,5. CR.1.1 — Understand how music is reflected in and affected by cultures and traditions
2.P.1 — Understand th erelationship between sound and vibrating objects
3.C.1.2 — Artistic expressions and community
4.C.1.2 — artistic expressions and cultural heritage
Artist makes every effort to reschedule at a mutually convenient time, if at all possible. If cancelled within 30 days, 100% full fee due; if cancelled more than thirty days from start date, 50% fee due.