Farmer Jason

Farmer Jason offers educational concerts at schools and libraries on themes of ecology, farming and farm animals, the diversity and beauty of the forest, outdoor life and exercise, and history. His songs, with their stick-in-your-head hooks, teach subtle lessons while successfully introducing

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Farmer Jason’s performances include original songs introduced with educational segments approrpriate for preschool through elementary up to 5th grade. Students will learn about the animals and plants in the forest and farm, and the effects of our actions on the envirnoment around us all, in an atmosphere encouraging a sense of enjoyment and curiosity about nature.

Farmer Jason’s songs are rich in new language and concepts for all levels. From rhyming words and opposities to new words and concepts such as infinity and ode, teachers have numerous opportunities to explore language through Farmer Jason music. For older students, Farmer Jason offers workshops on lyrical language development through the basics of songwritting (scheduled with performances). All ages of students enjoy the musical blends in Farmer Jason’s lively and interactive music reflecting different styles of popular music including rock, punk, country, folk and jazz.

“Farmer Jason’s latest work flows out of his love of the natural world and his respect for the environment. Farmer Jason harnesses children’s natural love of music, song and animals to encourage children to get in touch with nature. He uses developmentally appropriate lyrics to lead children to appreciate all living things, from 100 year old trees to wonderful forest creatures.” ~ Chari A. Campbell, Ph.D Counselor Education, Co-author of “National Standards for School Counseling” and former editor of “Elementary School Guidance and Counseling”

From “Common Sense Media” Review:

Educational Value: Lots of learning about various instruments, animals and things in nature (buffalo vs. bison, glaciers, spelunking, etc); different types of music and cultures, and even some counting and letter sounds. (Rating 5/5)

Positive messages: Tells kids to get out in nature and explore because there are so many things to do, see and learn. (Rating 5/5)

Positve role models: Farmer Jason shows kids how much fun nature can be, and how to be genuinely excited about new things and experiences. (Rating 5/5)

MAJOR AWARDS

2012 Creative Child magazine’s MEDIA OF THE YEAR award (“Nature Jams” CD)

2012 Parents’ Choice Award (“Nature Jams” CD)

2010 EMMY AWARD NOMINATION for Best Children’s Program Mid-South Region

2009 EMMY AWARD for Best Children’s Program Mid-South Region

2008 AMERICANA MUSIC ASSOCIATION LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD for Performance

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Nature Jams Peformance/Workshop with Farmer Jason

Program description

“Nature Jams” with Farmer Jason offers educational concerts at schools and libraries on themes of ecology, farming, farm animals, the diversity and beauty of the forest, outdoor life and exercise and history. His original songs, with their stick-in-your-head hooks, teach subtle lessons while introducing children to a surprisingly complex musical ecosystem. Songs are introduced with educational

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Booking / scheduling contact

Peggy Baldwin, Loyd Artists

800-476-6240

info@loydartists.com

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Program Detail

Artistic Discipline: Music

Cultural Origin: American

Subject: Language Arts, Music, Science

Population served: Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Kindergarten, Pre-K

Bilingual: No

Available dates:

Available year round

Available times:

Flexible

Max number of students: 400

Length of program: 50 minutes

Space / technical requirements:

Farmer Jason will provide all sound for schools. He will need access to an electrical outlet and a space at least 12′ x 12′.

Location(s):

Your site: school, theater, library

Fees / Ticketing:

$600 per performance when in area; $500 per multiple performance, same day, same site; Workshop with performance $250; Call to dicuss family community program

EDUCATION STANDARDS

NC Essential Standards:

1. Understand food and the benefits of vitamins, minerals and exercise. Summarize the needs of living organisms for energy and growth.

2. Understand the interdependence of plants and animals with their ecosystem. Compare characteristics of animals that make them alike and different from other animals and nonliving things.

3. Understand how objects are described based on their physical properties and how they are used; the use of fossils and changes in the surface of the earth.

References

Barbara Faulk, Executive Director, Union County Community Arts Council, PO Box 576, Monroe, NC 28111-0576, 704-283-2784

Carol Reinhardt, Gaston Library, 1555 E. Garrison Boulevard, Gastonia, NC 28054, 704-868-2164

Eva Putnam, Greenville County Library, 25 Heritage Green Place, Greenville, SC 29601, 864-527-9264