Charles Pettee - Hear the Sound

Charles Pettee - Hear the Sound

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.

EDUCATOR CONTACT INFO

charles.pettee@gmail.com

http://www.charlespettee.com/

  318 Burris Place, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

Orange

919.623-1438

Catch the Bluegrass Bug

Program description

Come one, come all, grades prek- 2 are in for a treat when Mr. Charles takes the stage (in person OR virtually) with his guitar and brings the sounds of the North Carolina mountains to life in this fast-paced, interactive journey into the many sounds of NC Bluegrass music! Clap along to “Old Joe Clark” as Mr. Pettee stirs it up with his “tater-bug” (mandolin – 8 string instrument from Italy)! Call and response singing is a blast with “Cluck Old Hen” featuring the harmonica, (the great wind instrument from Germany)! Have more fun with animal sounds as Mr. Charles invites all to join in on “Mole in the Ground,” to the sound of the 5 string banjo (from Africa). Try out a new rhyme while singing “Ain’t No Bugs On Me!” or the “Lollipop Tree,” or any of a number joyful traditional tunes that make NC Bluegrass catchy!

Booking / scheduling contact

Charles Pettee

   (919) 623-1438

 charles.pettee@gmail.com

Program detail
Artistic discipline: Music, Storytelling
Cultural Origin: African, American, European
Program type: Assembly/Performance, Out-of-School-Time, Virtual/Online Program, Workshop
Population served: Grade 1, Grade 2, Kindergarten, Pre-K
Subject: Music, Social Studies / History
Bilingual: No
Available dates:

Year-round, on a first-come, first served basis.

Available times:

Any mutually agreed upon time, day or night

Length of program: 45 minutes/show
Space / technical requirements:

10′ by 15′ performance space, one six-foot table, general stage lighting, when possible. Artist brings complete sound system included in the fee.

Location(s):

Gym, multi-purpose room, cafetorium, classroom, library, music special room — wherever you like!

Fees / Ticketing:

One show, with sound system = $550.00
Two shows, (same program, or 2 different programs, with sound system), at same location = $850.00

EDUCATION STANDARDS

NC Standard Course of Study:

R6: “Assess how point of view, perspective, or purpose shapes the content and style of a text. ” Throughout his presentations, Mr. Pettee strives to offer examples of how a culture’s music and history, (be it West African, European, or American), cause the music to sound the way it does. (example: the Guitar, a Spanish musical instrument has a certain sound that supports Flamenco dance. Appalachian clog dancing calls for a different style and rhythm, which the guitar, played with a flat-pick, accomplishes nicely as well). SL4: “Present information, findings, and supporting evidence such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.” In his presentations, Mr. Pettee demonstrates a variety of musical styles from around the world that combined in the US to provide the ingredients for NC Bluegrass music. By the end of a program or residency, many students will be able to “hear” how, for example, sounds from West Africa played on a banjo, have been carried over to the harmonica or guitar to make what are now known as “blues” music. Mr. Pettee also describes how these “blues” sounds form the basis for Bluegrass, Jazz, and Rock. L3: “Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts, to make effective choices for meaning or style, and to comprehend more fully when reading or listening.” Regarding music as “language” please see the SL4 and R6 above. Regarding song lyrics as language with different meanings and uses, every program contains a variety of songs, whose lyrics express either historically significant moments (e.g., the Civil War, or the Underground Railroad), tell stories (e.g., “The Lollipop Tree” song), or simply provide clever, catchy rhythms and rhymes (e.g., ‘Old Joe Clark” or “Ain’t No Bugs on Me”)

NC Essential Standards:

*K.ML.1.3 Execute simple rhythms using body, instruments, or voice. *K.ML.1.4 Recognize how music changes (such as dynamics and tempo). *K.ML.1.5 Illustrate a steady beat. *K.MR.1.2 Recognize contrasts in music, such as high/low pitch, loud/soft dynamics, fast/slow tempo, and same/different sections of music. *K.MR.1.3 Recognize that music is performed in a variety of settings and for a variety of purposes. *1.ML.1.3 Execute rhythmic patterns using body, instruments, or voice. *1.ML.1.4 Apply changes in dynamics and tempo when singing and playing music. *1.CR.1.1 Recognize how music is used in customs and traditions of various cultures. *2.ML.1.3 Execute extended rhythmic patterns using body, instruments, or voice. *2.MR.1.3 Illustrate audience and participant behavior appropriate for the purpose and setting that music is performed. *2.MR.1.4 Differentiate various instruments based on how their sounds are produced. *2.CR.1.1 Exemplify music representing the heritage, customs, and traditions of various cultures. Social Studies Connection: *2.C.2.1 Explain how artistic expressions of diverse cultures contribute to the community

Qualifications

Conducts educational programming for 2 or more years: Yes
Performs criminal background checks on staff with youth contact: Yes
Three letters of recommendation / references available: Yes
Provides study guides for teachers and or students: Yes
Connects to State and or Common Core Curriculum Standards: Yes
Provides tools to assess student learning (workshops and residencies): Yes
Provides scholarship and reduced fees: Yes
Conducts ongoing assessments of program quality: Yes
Cancellation Policy

Artist will make every effort to reschedule program if necessary. If it is impossible to reschedule, and the program must be cancelled, 50% of fee is due, if the program is cancelled more than 30 days before the date of engagement. If cancelled within 30 days of the date of engagement, 100% of the fee is due. Cancellation fees are due no later than the originally scheduled date of engagement.