Reggie Harris

Reggie Harris

Reggie Harris has been affiliated with the John F Kennedy Center’s Partners in Education program for over two decades, offering both multimedia performances for students and communities as well as and in-depth workshops for educators at all grade levels. His writing, research, field work and recordings have amassed an amazing repertoire of African American music, blending spirituals and freedom songs, the old with the new. Mentored early on by Dr. Charles Blockson and by using music and storytelling to create captivating performances for audiences of all ages, he has raised awareness of the Underground Railroad, in young school audiences, college symposiums and adult concerts.

EDUCATOR CONTACT INFO

susan@loydartists.com

http://loydartists.com/roster/f/c/3834

  16 Santo Lane, Au Sable Forks, NY 12912

518-647-5916

Music and the Underground Railroad

Program description

The Underground Railroad is one of the most important chapters in American History. This engaging, interactive concert of songs, stories and narratives about slavery and the quest for freedom reveals the hope, power and eventually, the triumph that was accomplished by shared by a network of multicultural allies. Through song, story and student involvement, “Music and the Underground Railroad” provides an understanding of the secrets and passion of this powerful era.

Booking / scheduling contact

Susan Lounsbury / Loyd Artists

   518-647-5916

 susan@loydartists.com

Program detail
Artistic discipline: Multi-discipline, Music, Storytelling
Cultural Origin: American, Multicultural
Program type: Assembly/Performance, Virtual/Online Program
Population served: Grade 1, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Kindergarten
Subject: History, Music, Social Studies / History
Bilingual: No
Available dates:

Available year-round

Available times:

Flexible

Length of program: 50 - 60 minutes
Space / technical requirements:

10′  x 10′ performance space; Access to 110 outlet near stage; access to stage 45 minutes in advance; Reggie will need one vocal mic with boom stand, one instrument direct line and two monitors. Reggie can provide sound for schools when contracted to do so.

Location(s):

Schools, libraries, theaters, performing arts centers, community venues

Fees / Ticketing:

Two performances in one day (same site) – $750 per performance

Three performances in one day (same site) – $650 per performance

EDUCATION STANDARDS

NC Standard Course of Study:

* Examine the causes, course, and consequences of the Civil War and Reconstruction including the effects on American peoples

* Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse media and formats, including visually and quantitatively, as well as in words.

* Ask and answer questions about information from
a speaker, offering appropriate elaboration and detail.

* Identify the reasons and evidence a speaker provides to support particular points. Summarize the points a speaker makes and explain how each claim is supported by reasons and evidence.

NC Essential Standards:

* Understand how music has affected, and is reflected in, the culture, traditions, and history of North Carolina.

* Understand the interacting elements to respond to music and music performances.

* Illustrate audience and participant behavior appropriate for the purpose and setting that music is performed.

* Understand global, interdisciplinary, and 21st century connections with music.

 

Qualifications

Conducts educational programming for 2 or more years: Yes
Performs criminal background checks on staff with youth contact: Yes
Maintains general liability insurance (Individuals and organizations listed in this Directory can provide proof of insurance upon request. ASC does not hold copies of current documentation for providers): 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

When the Artist has incurred significant travel expense to honor a contract and the contract or a portion of the contract is canceled due to weather, the artist will be paid in full and every attempt will be made to reschedule the services within the following 12 months at no additional charge to the Artist or the Presenter/School. If the Artist is at home or has not traveled to reach the venue location when the cancellation occurs, payment is not required and every attempt will be made by all parties to reschedule the work within the following 12 months. It is understood that make-up dates will be rescheduled when the artist is traveling through an area and the Artist is under no obligation to pay additional travel expenses to make-up services canceled due to weather.