Timmy Abell

Timmy Abell has presented countless middle-school programs throughout his 35-year touring career, with accolades from middle school students and administrators in many states.  His program is richly varied, highly engaging and uplifting, and involves the students in almost every piece.  His collection of rare musical instruments including hammered dulcimer, bowed psaltery, English concertina, and Appalachian limberjack, as well as the traditional claw-hammer banjo and guitar serve as a springboard for a captivating array of musical styles, original songs and interactive storytelling, all tied to the cultural component across the Common Core and Essential Standards for middle school.  Timmy’s program themes can be adjusted for various topics such as a focus on North Carolina history and folk traditions, international musical influences on American music, or the art and practice of storytelling.

Middle schoolers, who may not initially consider folk music and storytelling to be in their field of interest, are invariably drawn in to a deep appreciation of their natural connections to it through Timmy’s winning performance style and compelling material.

Experience has shown that students will leave this performance with interesting connections to their prior knowledge, a deep sense of inquiry and a most likely, a feeling of inspiration.

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