Billy Jonas

For 25 years, Billy Jonas, performer, singer-songwriter, composer, multi-instrumentalist, and educator, has perfected the art of the neo-tribal hootenanny around the globe – original songs performed with a generous dose of audience participation. Jonas performs using voice, guitar, and industrial

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Bangin' and Sangin' with Billy Jonas (performances and workshops)

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Program Description

In his educational concerts, Billy Jonas helps students discover the music within common items … and within themselves. His concerts inform and inspire the audience to be aware of the environment around them, including one another.

WHO’S GONNA MAKE OUR MUSIC? (Elementary)
This program is all about participation! Concerts include sing-a-longs, bang-a-longs, and an improvised song with audience

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Booking / scheduling contact

Susan Lounsbury, Loyd Artists

518-647-5916

susan@loydartists.com

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Program Detail

Program type: Assembly/Performance, Workshop

Artistic Discipline: Literary Arts, Music

Cultural Origin: American

Subject: Language Arts, Music, Science

Population Served Grade 1, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 9, Kindergarten

Bilingual: No

Available dates:

Available year round

Available times:

Flexible

Max number of students: 400

Length of :Program 45-55 min.

Space / technical requirements:

10′ x 10′ minimum; flexible performance areas with seated audience; One electrical outlet needed; Artist provides sound.

Location(s):

Schools, libraries, performing arts centers, theaters

Fees / Ticketing:

$800 for one performance; $700 each for two same day, same site.

$350 for single workshop – must be booked with a performance
Fee discount for 2 workshops in one day when booked with a performance

EDUCATION STANDARDS

NC Standard Course of Study:

Integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.

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.

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

NC Essential Standards:

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

Use singing, playing and/or moving to respond to a variety of musical ideas.

Recognize the relationships between music and concepts from other areas.

Understand how humans can have positive and negative effects on the environment.

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

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Billy Jonas

References

April Bartley, Swift Creek Elementary, 5601 Tryon RD, Raleigh, NC, 919-233-4320

Nathan Trivers, Summit Charter School, 370 Mittlen LN, Cashiers, NC, 828-743-5755

Martha Vandergriff, The Clayton Center, Clayton, NC, 919-553-3152 X 5708

Cancellation Policy

When the Artist has incurred 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. 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.
If the school cancels the Engagement in whole or in part for reasons other than weather or any other legitimate condition beyond the control of the school, the school is responsible for full payment of the Engagement fee.