2016-2017 Resource Guide - Young Audiences/Arts For Learning

BOARD MEMBERS
Young Audiences / Arts for Learning
Thomas J. Sessa, President

Sheelagh M. Allston, Vice President
Eric M. Pripstein, Treasurer
Randy Osteen, Secretary
Lisa Arnesen
Gregory Blake
Bill Buckner
Candice Buckner
Tea Carnell
Colleen Cashill
Sonya Hannan
Alan Hoff
E. Scott Johnson
Barbara Kesler
Lois Mark
Cecil Martin
Julie Medalis
Laurie Michael
Suzanne B. Owens
Catherine Pierre
Kiati Plooksawasdi
Mark Robinson
Chris Wallace
John C. Williams
2600 North Howard Street, Suite 1300

Baltimore, Maryland 21218
2016-17 RESOURCE GUIDE
410.837.7577
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YOUNG AUDIENCES
STAFF
ASSEMBLIES WORKSHOPS RESIDENCIES EARLY LEARNING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Stacie Sanders Evans

Executive Director
Jennifer Andiorio
Chief Development Officer
Pat Cruz
Chief Innovation Officer
Kurtis Donnelly
Chief Operating Officer
Kristina Berdan
Arts Integration Specialist
Liz Bonner
Program and School Relationship Coordinator
Districts: Garrett, Allegany, Harford, Anne
Arundel, and Baltimore City
I always turn to YA first.

YA artists never fail to produce
high-quality workshops and shows.
YA makes my job easier.
Monique Cox
Program Director
Nora Dennehy
Districts: Prince Georges, Cecil, Kent, Queen
Annes, Caroline, Talbot, Dorchester, and
Baltimore City
Monica, Arts Immersion Coach,

Pocomoke Middle School
MUSIC! THEATRE!
MEDIA & DIGITAL ARTS!
VISUAL ARTS! DANCE!
Lisa Fritsch
Communications Manager
Liz Galuardi
Senior Program and School Relationship
Coordinator
Districts: Frederick, Somerset, Wicomico,
Worcester, and Baltimore City
Micaela Gramelis
Grants and Annual Gala Manager
Jessica Hutchinson
Office and Volunteer Manager
Natalya Khazan
Finance Director
Ingrid Murray
Grants and Annual Fund Coordinator
Emily Norris
Senior Special Projects Coordinator
Cat Sachse
Program and Education Assistant
Emily Shearer
Executive Assistant
Katie Sill
Districts: Carroll, Baltimore County, Calvert,
St. Marys, and Baltimore City
Sally Slingluff
Development Coordinator
Jan Wuenschell
Bookkeeper
ABOUT YOUNG AUDIENCES/

ARTS FOR LEARNING
We envision a Maryland where every student is immersed in opportunities
to imagine, create, and realize their full potential through the arts. Young
Audiences / Arts for Learning annually partners with 450 schools and
community organizations in all 24 Maryland school districts providing more
than 183,000 studentsfrom pre-K to grade 12with over 233,000 hours
of learning in and through the arts. Just like our youth need to have good
nutrition on a daily basis to thrive, they also need to have their daily serving
of the arts to excel. Are you concerned about the level of arts in your childs
education? If so, please contact us.
PROGRAMS
FOR ALL
PRE-K, ELEMENTARY,
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL
2016-17
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Artis
Gayle Danley
Slam Poet
Diana Saez b n
Choral Conductor
Many know Gayle Danley

as an International Slam
Poet Champion and former
YA National Artist of the
Year. Gayle has turned her
pain and joy, courage and optimism into pages
and pages of slam poetry that she shares
onstage and in the classroom with children all
over the country. Gayle has chosen to focus her
work on children who have suffered personal
trauma. Her work has been featured in major
media outlets including, 60 Minutes, TED-Ed,
The Washington Post, The Baltimore Sun, and
The New York Times.
Diana Saez is a leading

specialist in the field of
Latin American music and
an accomplished choral
conductor. Diana is the
founder and artistic director of Coral Cantigas,
the only chamber choir in the Washington
DC-area dedicated to the performance of choral
music from Spain, Latin America, and the
Caribbean. Diana is masterful at teaching
story through song and empowers teachers to
do the same.
PD & Residency: Reading in Song
Marquee Brass
Brass Ensemble
Residency: Talk to Me
Scott Patterson
Pianist
Scott Pattersons blend

of classical, soul, and rock
music is futuristic and
luxuriant. His space-themed
compositions inspire
audiences to press beyond the limits of their
imagination. Pittsburgh Tribune-Review describes
Pattersons playing as, a masterly blend of
virtuosity, singing style, and beautiful voicing.
Marquee Brass brings

together five virtuoso
musicians who deliver
unforgettable concerts
for students of all grade
levels, merging masterful technique, original
arrangements, imaginative presentation,
and great storytelling.
Assembly: Sound(s) of Music
Assembly Fee: Single Program - $1000
Back-to-Back Program - $1300
Assembly: Outer Space Improvisations
Assembly: Paths of Music


Hua Hua Zhang

Chinese Calligraphy
Hua Hua Zhang is a
celebrated artist, performer,
and educator working in the
ancient Chinese art of calligraphy. She has performed
internationally and received many prestigious
honors and awards. Hua Hua will introduce
students to Chinese culture through the art form
of calligraphy, which occupies a distinguished
position in the field of traditional Chinese arts.
Residency: Introducing Chinese Calligraphy
Peabody Opera
Theatre Opera Ensemble
Peabody Opera Theatre
has been bringing enjoyable,
family-friendly opera into
the community for nearly 20
years. Students will be taken
on a musical journey in this unique production
that includes full-color set and costumes.
Assembly: Papageno!
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE, P.2 SERVICES WE OFFER, P.4 FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES, P.6 GETTING STARTED, P.7 MARYLAND WOLF TRAP: EARLY LEARNING THROUGH THE ARTS, P.8
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, P.9 ARTISTS AND PROGRAMS, P.10 TAKE NOTE, P.40 OUR SUPPORTERS, P.41 PEABODY INSTITUTE PARTNERSHIP, P.41
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THANK YOU
BRINGING OPERA AND

CHAMBER PERFORMANCES
INTO MARYLAND SCHOOLS
A New Partnership between
to the following supporters who made a gift between

July 2014 and June 2015.
$50,000+
$1,000 - $4,999
Jacob and Hilda Blaustein Foundation

Maryland State Arts Council
Robert W. Deutsch Foundation
Kevin and Sally Abell

Adam and Sheelagh Allston
Rolf and Lisa Arnesen
Al Ballard
Neal and Winnie Borden
David and Mona Brown
Jennifer Burdick
Virginia Campbell
The Campbell Foundation
Jennifer Carr
Colleen Cashill
Ken Davies
Mary Dickie
Christopher and Laura Doherty
Bill Eberhart
Greg and Christine Fahlund
Cecil and Sheryl Flamer
Denise Galambos
Dr. Nancy Grasmick
The Harry L. Gladding Foundation
Lee and Brenda Heikkinen
Jack and Joy Heyrman
Alan Hoff and Trisha Frick
Dave Holmes and Bonnie Aubuchon
Hot August Blues & Roots Festival donors
Scott and Cindy Johnson
Mort and Barbara Kesler
Robert and Stephanie Kimmons
Jason Kissel and Dr. Don Abrams
Mitchell and Barbara Krebs
The John J. Leidy Foundation
LifeBridge Health
Diane Markman
Cecil and Tracy Martin
Michael and Aida Martin
Maureen Orth
Terry and Scott Peterson
Kiatisak Plooksawasdi and
Dr. Natalie Sukontasup
Rosenberg Martin Greenberg LLP
Ben & Esther Rosenbloom Foundation
Rotary Club of Columbia Patuxent
Michael and Jennifer Sachs
Ben Evans and Stacie Sanders Evans
Stanley Scherr and Bill Magruder
Tom and Julie Sessa
Sigmund and Barbara Shapiro
Matt and Denise Sobocinski
Megan Sparks
Virginia Sperry
Peter Thompson
Three Seas, Inc.
Mary Jean and Oliver Travers Foundation
in honor of Alan Hoff and Trish Frick
Drs. Sean Tunis and Nancy Kass
Wells Fargo
John Williams
Wolman Family Foundation
$25,000 - $49,999
Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts
Louis B. II and Josephine L. Kohn Family
Foundation
National Endowment for the Arts
PNC Bank
The Citizens of Baltimore County
The Joseph and Harvey Meyerhoff Family
Charitable Funds
Wright Family Foundation
$10,000 - $24,999
Baltimore Community Foundation
BGE
The Henry and Ruth Blaustein Rosenberg
Foundation
The Dresher Foundation
Goldsmith Family Foundation
Helen Pumphrey Denit Charitable Trust
The Macht Fund of THE ASSOCIATED
Nancy Peery Marriott Foundation
T. Rowe Price Foundation
Transamerica Foundation-Baltimore
David and Chris Wallace
Young Audiences, Inc.
$5,000 - $9,999
Alison Rose Tunis Fund of
The Baltimore Community Foundation
Anonymous
Bill and Candice Buckner
Kevin and Tea Carnell
Porter and Lisa Dawson
Hogan Lovells
Kiwanis Club of Baltimore City
George B. Todd Fund of the Mid-Shore
Community Foundation
Randy Osteen
Eric Pripstein
Mark Robinson and Kathy Dryden
If you support arts-in-education programs and

want to ensure they are available to all schools
and communities, please call 410-837-7577 and let
us assist you in making a gift to YA!
Gifts of any amount are appreciated. For a full

list of donors, please see our Annual Report
online at yamd.org/annualreport
and Young Audiences

In Baltimore in 1950, Nina Collier founded
the Young Musicians Series, a live, chamber
music series performed in Baltimore-area
schools, out of concern that young people
were completing school and living their lives
without ever having heard a live performance
by a professional musician. This experimental
series marked the beginning of Young
Audiences of Maryland (YA), the nations
largest and oldest arts-in-education network.
Since its founding in 1857 as the first major
intellectual and arts center in an American
city, the Peabody Institute has remained one
of the countrys most prestigious conservatories
of music, training generations of leading
performers, composers, and teachers.
We are excited to announce that YA and
Peabody are coming together to bring
classical music and opera into the lives and
classrooms of more students than either
organization can do alone. We are thrilled
to offer these interactive music programs,
presented by professional Peabody instrumentalists, singers, and performers, to our
schools and community sites:
PEABODY OPERA THEATRE

PAPAGENO!
Papageno! is a shortened version of the
timeless tale of The Magic Flute as told from
the perspective of the endearing Papageno,
the Bird Man himself. The production is fully
costumed and staged and cast entirely of
Peabody Conservatory students with Peabody Opera Department faculty serving as its
artistic and music directors.
MARQUEE BRASS
Sound(s) Of Music & Paths Of Music
Marquee Brass brings together five virtuoso
musicians who deliver unforgettable concerts
for students of all grade levels. Merging
masterful technique, original arrangements,
imaginative presentation, and great storytelling,
Marquee Brasss two assembly programs,
Sound(s) of Music and Paths of Music, bring
the art of brass music into a new, exciting light.
To schedule a program, visit www.yamd.org

or call 410.837.7577.
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TRANSFORMING LIVES & EDUCATION THROUGH THE ARTS
ROSTER OF ARTISTS
Nearly all of Young Audiences (YA) roster of artists are also approved and vetted by the
Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC) and may be eligible for grant fundinglook for the
b near the artists name. Many of our artists have gone through extensive training in arts
integration and have incorporated the state curriculum and the Common Core College and
Career-Ready Standards through the Teaching Artist Institute (TAI)look for the n near
the artists name. The YA website also offers interactive content that makes choosing the
right program for your school easy.
MUSIC
TEACHERS
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE......................................................... P.2

SERVICES WE OFFER..................................................................P.4
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES....................................................... P.6
GETTING STARTED..................................................................... P.7
MARYLAND WOLF TRAP:
EARLY LEARNING THROUGH THE ARTS.................................. P.8
P.11 Ball in the House

P.11 Hot Horns b
P.12 Max Bent b n
P.12 Curtis Blues n
P.13 Bomani b n
P.13 Jamaal Mr. Root Collier b n
P.14 Steve Cyphers Trio b n
P.14 Uncle Devin b n
P.15 Ryan Diehl and the
Global Beat Connection b n
P.15 Rene Georges and
the Kidz MusiQ Club n
P.16 Kevin Gift b n
P.16 Jali-D n
P.16 Caryn Lin
P.17 Milkshake b
P.17 Alden Phelps b n
P.18 Rockcreek Steel Drums b n
P.18 Ssuuna b n
P.19 Sue Trainor b n
P.19 Taikoza
THEATRE
DANCE
P.20 Chris August b n

P.20 Baltimore Improv Group b n
P.21 Noa Baum b n
P.21 Femi the Drifish b n
P.22 Carolyn Koerber b
P.22 Mark Lohr b n
P.23 Katherine Lyons b n
P.23 Tim Marrone b
P.24 Debra Mims b n
P.24 Molly Moores b
P.25 Quest Visual Theatre b n
P.25 Seth Reichgott
P.26 Arianna Ross b n
P.26 Single Carrot Theatre b
P.27 Jon Spelman b n
P.27 Synetic Theater b
P.28 Zuri Uso b
P.28 WombWork Productions b n
P.29 MiMi Zannino b n
P.29 Ballet Theatre of

Maryland b n
P.30 Baltimore Dance Crews
Project b n
P.30 Skher Brown and the Capoeira
is Culture Performers b n
P.31 Dance China New York
P.31 Footworks Percussive
Dance Ensemble b n
P.32 Illstyle and Peace Productions
P.32 Quynn Johnson b n
P.33 Anna Menendez b n
P.33 NRITYA b
P.34 Sankofa Dance Theater b
P.34 Valerie Branch Dance
Ensemble b n
Visit yamd.org to find the right program

for your curricular and budgetary needs.
TAKE NOTE................................................................................ P.40

OUR SUPPORTERS.................................................................... P.41
P.35 Katherine Dilworth b n

P.35 FutureMakers b n
P.36 Mia Halton b n
P.36 John Iampieri b n
P.37 Pam Negrin b n
P.37 Amanda Pellerin b n
P.38 Danyett Tucker b n
MEDIA & DIGITAL ARTS
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT............................................... P.9

ARTISTS AND PROGRAMS ...................................................... P.10
VISUAL ARTS
b
n
Artists with this symbol are MSAC-approved. MSAC funding may be available!
Artists with this symbol have arts integration training through the Teaching
Artist Institute.
P.38 Rebecca Brawner b n

P.39 Christina Delgado b n
P.39 Kevin Gift b n
P.39 Ras Tre b n
art form
connections
grade
artist
page
assembly
program fees
21st Century Skills, World History
K12
Ball in the House
11
Single: $1,060
Back-to-Back: $1,600
Brass ensemble
21st Century Skills, American History
K12
Hot Horns b
11
Single: $1,000-$1,115
Back-to-Back:
$1,300-$1,475
Beatboxing
Music, Math, 21st Century Skills
K8
Max Bent b n
12
Single: $490
Back-to-Back: $985
American Roots music
STEM, 21st Century Skills, American History
K12
Curtis Blues n
12
Single: $495
Back-to-Back: $695
Slam poetry
21st Century Skills, Creative Writing,

Theatre
K-12
Chris August b n
20
Single: $385
Back-to-Back: $525
Hip Hop poetry
21st Century Skills, Creative Writing, STEM
K12
Bomani b n
13
Single: $390
Back-to-Back: $500
Improvisational theatre
ensemble
21st Century Skills, Theatre
Pre-K-12
Baltimore Improv Group b n
20
Single: $700
Back-to-Back: $925
Hip Hop music
Creative Writing, 21st Century Skills,

American History
K12
Jamaal Mr. Root Collier b n
13
Single: $375
Back-to-Back: $500
Storytelling
World History, Language Arts, Theatre
K-12
Noa Baum b n
21
Single: $435
Back-to-Back:$600
Percussion
Physical Science, World History
1-8
Steve Cyphers Trio b n
14
Single: $650
Back-to-Back: $900
Spoken word poetry
21st Century Skills, Anti-Bullying, Creative

Writing
6-12
Femi the Drifish b n
21
Single: $385
Back-to-Back: $525
Percussion
World History
K5
Uncle Devin b n
14
Single: $550
Back-to-Back: $710
Puppetry and storytelling
Theatre, Visual Arts, African History
Pre-K-8
Carolyn Koerber b
22
Single: $440
Back-to-Back: $600
Percussion
World History
K12
Ryan Diehl and the Global Beat

Connection b n
15
Single: $700
Vaudeville and theatre
Theatre, Reading, Physical Education
Pre-K-12
Mark Lohr b n
22
Single: $525-$550
Back-to-Back: $675-$750
Jazz ensemble
Anti-Bullying, American History
K6
NEW! Rene Georges and the

Kidz MusiQ Club n
15
Single: $950
Storytelling
Music, Theatre, Reading
K-12
Katherine Lyons b n
23
Single: $550
Back-to-Back: $710
Pianist
Music, World History, Language Arts
K8
Kevin Gift b n
16
Single: $360
Back-to-Back: $525
Storytelling
Theatre, Literature, European History
K-5
Tim Marrone b
23
Single: $360
Back-to-Back: $480
Drummer and rapper
Music, Reading, Math
K5
Jali-D n
16
Single: $385
Back-to-Back: $525
Storytelling
21st Century Skills, Language Arts,

American History
1-8
Debra Mims b n
24
Single: $385
Back-to-Back: $525
Electric violin
21st Century Skills, Physical Science
K12
NEW! Caryn Lin
16
Single: $830
Theatre
Theatre, Literature, European History
K-6
Molly Moores b
24
Single: $360
Back-to-Back: $480
Childrens Rock and Roll
Music, Language Arts, 21st Century Skills
Pre-K2
Milkshake b
17
Single: $730
Back-to-Back: $900
Visual theatre ensemble
Theatre, Language Arts
K-8
Quest Visual Theatre b n
25
Single: $525
Back-to-Back: $800
Songwriting and music
Music, Language Arts, 21st Century Skills
K5
Alden Phelps b n
17
Single: $385-$465
Back-to-Back: $475-$1,176
Theatre
Theatre, World History, Language Arts
K-8
Seth Reichgott
25
Single: $500
Back-to-Back: $670
Steel drum music
Music, World History, 21st Century Skills
312
Rockcreek Steel Drums b n
18
Single: $525-$870
Back-to-Back:
$735-$1,190
Storytelling
21st Century Skills, Language Arts,

World and American History
Pre-K-12
Arianna Ross b n
26
Single: $415
Back-to-Back: $600
Theatre ensemble
Theatre, Language Arts
K-5
Single Carrot Theatre b
26
African drumming
Dance and Movement, World History, 21st

Century Skills
K12
Ssuuna b n
18
Single: $575
Back-to-Back: $730
Single: $650
Back-to-Back: $900
Storytelling
Theatre, American History, Language Arts
Pre-K-12
Jon Spelman b n
27
Songwriting and music
21st Century Skills, Music,

Language Arts
K5
Sue Trainor b n
19
Single: $475
Back-to-Back: $797
Single: $435-$655
Back-to-Back: $520-$794
K-8
Synetic Theater b
27
Music, Dance and Movement, World History K12
Taikoza
19
Single: $955
Pantomime and physical

theatre ensemble
Theatre, Physical Education
Japanese music and dance
Single: $715
Back-to-Back: $875
Pantomime
21st Century Skills, Character Education
K-12
NEW! Zuri Uso b
28
Single: $370
Back-to-Back: $490
Theatre ensemble
Anti-Bullying, American History,

21st Century Skills, Theatre
Pre-K-12
WombWork Productions b n
28
Single: $900
Theatre and poetry
8-12
NEW! MiMi Zannino b n
29
Single: $490
Back-to-Back: $630
dance
connections
grade
artist
page
assembly
program fees
theatre
Classical and
contemporary ballet
Dance and Movement, American, European

and Latin American History
K8
Ballet Theatre of Maryland b n
29
Single: $825
Hip Hop dance
Character Education, Dance and Movement
1-12
NEW! Baltimore Dance Crews

Project b n
30
Single: $390
Back-to-Back: $500
Capoeira martial arts dance
Dance and Movement, World History
K-12
Skher Brown and the Capoeira

is Culture Performers b n
30
Single: $720
Back-to-Back: $940
Felting
Katherine Dilworth b n
35
Residency price varies
Dance and Movement, Asian History, 21st

Century Skills
K-12
Dance China New York
31
Single: $1,060
World History, 21st Century Skills,

Environmental Science
1-8
Chinese dance ensemble
Sculpture and design
21st Century Skills, STEM
1-8
FutureMakers b n
35
Dance ensemble
Music, Dance and Movement, American

History
K-12
Footworks Percussive Dance

Ensemble b n
31
Single: $800-$850
Back-to-Back:
$1,050-$1,115
Visual art
21st Century Skills, Visual Arts
3-12
NEW! Mia Halton b n
36
Screen painting
1-12
John Iampieri b n
36
Hip Hop dance
21st Century Skills, Dance and Movement,

Anti-Bullying
K-12
Illstyle and Peace

Productions
32
Single: $900
Visual art
21st Century Skills, History, Math
K-12
Pam Negrin b n
37
Tap dance
Math, Dance and Movement
1-12
NEW! Quynn Johnson b n
32
Single: $445
Back-to-Back: $580
Ceramics
21st Century Skills, Visual Arts, Math, Science K-12
Amanda Pellerin b n
37
Illustrating
3-8
Danyett Tucker b n
38
Classical Spanish dance
Dance and Movement, European History,

Latin American History
K-12
Anna Menendez b n
33
Single: $475
Back-to-Back: $570
Dance and Movement, World History,

Language Arts
K-12
Digital animation
Creative Writing, Literacy
3-12
Rebecca Brawner b n
38
Photography and visual art
K-12
Christina Delgado b n
39
Language Arts, Math, Physical Science
K-12
Kevin Gift b n
39
Single: $385
Back-to-Back:$535
21st Century Skills, Creative Writing
1-12
NEW! Ras Tre b n
39
Classical Indian dance
art form
NRITYA b
33
Single: $605
Back-to-Back: $760
visual arts
media & digital arts
African dance ensemble
Music, Dance and Movement, World History K-12
Sankofa Dance Theater b
34
Single: $800
Music production
Contemporary dance
21st Century Skills, Anti-Bullying
Valerie Branch Dance

Ensemble b n
34
Single: $700
Back-to-Back: $925
Photography and filmmaking
Pre-K-5
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SERVICES WE OFFER
All YA programs are performed by professional artists who have completed
a rigorous audition process. We evaluate our artists annually and provide
professional development opportunities for them to continue to grow and
improve as teaching artists.
YA programs come with a free Teachers Guide. These guides identify which state and
Common Core College and Career-Ready Standards are addressed in the program
and contain classroom-ready activities and handouts to help teachers prepare their
students for the program and extend learning once the program is over.
Our Programs:
* Address the state curriculum in the fine arts and other

academic areas. All are aligned with the Common
Core College and Career-Ready Standards.
* Build 21st Century Skills, such as critical thinking.
* Enhance appreciation and build knowledge of the arts.
* Create opportunities for enhancing the curriculum
through arts integration.
YA offers such a great variety of

performers who not only engage
the students, but leave them
excited to go home and share what
they learned with their family!
Whitney, Teacher,
Johnston Square Elementary
* Increase understanding of other cultures.
ASSEMBLY PERFORMANCE
Inspire and motivate your students with a live, interactive, and
educational arts assembly performance by a YA teaching artist or
ensemble. Assemblies are 45 minutes with a maximum audience
size of 250 students, unless otherwise specified. YA staff may be
able to assist you in securing grant and funding opportunities!
WORKSHOP
Build upon an assembly performance by practicing a new art
form during an additional hands-on session for groups of up to
25 students. Workshops are 45 minutes and typically follow an
assembly, reinforcing its content. Pricing: $100 per artist per session.
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ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE
Engage students in creative experiences through a series of in-depth visits
from a YA teaching artist who works alongside teachers and students. All
YA residencies are skills- and curriculum-based. Many residences are also
arts-integrated, connecting skills and concepts in the arts with those in
literacy, math, science, and history. These programs are led by artists that
have received training from the Teaching Artist Institute (TAI) and can be
custom-designed to meet the specific needs of your students.
Residencies are tailored to your needs but usually include:
A kick-off assembly (for performing artists and ensembles only)
A required orientation meeting and planning session
A set of workshops for classes of up to 25 students each
A student culminating or sharing event
An evaluation meeting
Typically, residencies range from $2,500 to $3,500, but we can use your
available budget and work backwards to create a cost-effective residency
for your school. We may be able to assist you in securing grant and funding
opportunities. Contact us to learn more.
MARYLAND WOLF TRAP: EARLY LEARNING

THROUGH THE ARTS
As the Maryland regional program of the Wolf Trap Institute for Early Learning
Through the Arts, YA brings the power of the arts to Marylands youngest
students during the critical early learning years. This 16-session residency
program can focus on literacy or STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering,
and Math) skills and includes embedded professional development to build
teachers skills and confidence in arts integration techniques. Teachers learn
effective ways to engage students in activities that involve all the senses and
encourage critical thinking, creativity, communication, and collaboration.
See Page 8 for more information.
PROGRAMS FOR OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME

Partner with YAs expert staff to develop afterschool and/or summer
enrichment programs that focus on the arts and meet curricular and social
goals identified by your school.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
FOR EDUCATORS
YA professional development workshops for educators are designed to increase
teachers comfort level in teaching both in and through the arts. Programs provide
the basis for improving student achievement in the arts and other academic
subjects. We are willing to tailor a workshop to your schools needs and budget.
To view our full professional development offerings, visit yamd.org.
THE TEACHING ARTIST INSTITUTE (TAI)

TAI is a comprehensive professional development program for teaching artists
and builds artists capacity to contribute to student learning in and through the
arts. Learn more at yamd.org.
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIE$
Need help paying for programs? Ask us!
YA staff and Board of Directors raise funds and partner with other organizations to
secure underwriting support so that as many students as possible can have access to
the power of the arts. In 2014, 50% of partnering sites received underwriting support,
allowing more than 76,000 students in urban and rural areas to experience the arts.
Funding may be availablewe can help! For the most up-to-date information on
funding opportunities, visit yamd.org. Here are just a few funding opportunities
made possible through YA fundraising and partnerships:
ACCESS FOR ALL INITIATIVE

Thanks to a community pool of public and private donors,
YA provides grant funding to high-need Baltimore City Public
Schools. Exact subsidy amount will vary year to year. In 2014,
we were able to provide up to 80% off the total program cost.
ACCESS FOR ALL EARLY LEARNING

THROUGH THE ARTS INITIATIVE
(MARYLAND WOLF TRAP)
As Maryland Wolf Trap, YA offers Baltimore City preschool
and kindergarten classrooms the opportunity to bring in
a master teaching artist for an eight-week, 16-session
residency. Thanks to the Office of Early Learning and
generous donors, we were able to offer these artists
and programs to high-need Baltimore City Public Schools
at 80% off the total program cost in 2014.
RURAL ACCESS FOR ALL

Financial support may be available for rural schools, libraries,
and community centers located in 18 counties outside of the
Baltimore/Washington corridor. Exact subsidy amount will
vary year to year. In 2014, we were able to provide up to 60%
off the total program cost.
MARYLAND STATE ARTS COUNCIL

ARTS IN EDUCATION (MSAC AiE)
VISITING PERFORMERS GRANTS
YA receives an MSAC AiE grant to subsidize assembly program
costs for MSAC-approved artists (look for the b near the
artists name). All schools are eligible for these funds, but
priority is given to Title I, rural, and special needs schools.
Exact subsidy amount will vary year to year. In 2014, we were
able to provide up to a third off the total program cost.
MARYLAND STATE ARTS COUNCIL

ARTS IN EDUCATION (MSAC AiE)
ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE GRANTS
Every year MSAC provides AiE grants to support artistin-residence programs for MSAC-approved artists (look for
the b near the artists name). These grants are normally
due in May and will subsidize approximately 30% of the
cost of a YA artist-in-residence program! YA staff will help
guide you through the grantincluding creating a budget,
identifying the right programs for your school, and assisting
in writing grant narratives. We also offer free grant-writing
workshops to support you through the process.
BLOCK BOOKING AND PROMOTIONS!

YA provides volume discounts for school districts by
coordinating block booking or multi-day artist tours.
Bring one of our talented artists to multiple schools in your
districtand enjoy a discount! Special promotions are
offered throughout the year to make our great programs
much more affordable.
We are thrilled to receive Access for All

funding! Our music teacher jumped out of
his chair and gave a cheer. Thank you.
Thomas Johnson Elementary/Middle
Getting Started Advice for Newcomers
Visit yamd.org to learn more about our roster of artists and programs. The online
program search function makes it easy to find the right program for your students.
Our professional staff is also here to assist you in choosing the type of program that
meets your schools curricular and budgetary needs. We provide a no-hassle approach
to bringing our artists to your school or venue. Please call us with any questions or
concerns at 410-837-7577.
PLANNING YOUR PROGRAM

Planning and preparation will help make your program successful.
Start the process early as YA programs are subject to artist availability.
QUESTIONS TO GET YOU STARTED:

1. What type of program are you looking for?
2. When would you like the program to take place?
3. What is your budget?
4. What is the age group of your audience?
5. How many people will be in the audience?
6. What curricular and/or social topics

Working with YA helps us accomplish

our schools objectives of building respect,
self-esteem, and a global viewpoint within
our school community and promoting
successful learning for all students.
Lisa, Principal, Edgewood Elementary
would you like addressed?
FUNDING
YA is dedicated to making arts-in-education
experiences accessible to all students, schools,
and communities, regardless of their resources.
This means that we work hard to raise money
and partner with other organizations to
provide funding opportunities, discounts,
and promotions. We are here to help and will
work with your budget!
SCHEDULING
Call 410-837-7577. Scheduling hours are
Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
OR email: info@yamd.org
Early Learning Through the Arts

Eighty-five percent of brain development occurs
during the first five years of a childs life. Participation
in the arts encourages positive growth in a childs
emotional, physical, intellectual, creative, and social
development.
As the Maryland regional program of the Wolf Trap
Institute for Early Learning Through the Arts, YA
expands access to the arts for Marylands youngest
students during the critical early learning years.
Each program includes embedded professional
development to build teachers skills and confidence
in arts integration techniques so that the arts remain
a strong part of their lessons after the residency ends.
Professional DevelopmenT FOR Educators
Transforming Teachers Through the Arts

In 2014, YA provided 8,300 hours of professional development to teachers
throughout Maryland. As Maryland school systems adopt the College and
Career-Ready Standards, YA offers professional development programs to
support teachers and administrators in this transition.
Our innovative professional development programs help teachers harness
the power of the arts to engage and challenge students in other academic
areas. Workshops can be tailored to your schools needs and budget.
For more information, please contact us at 410-837-7577.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS:

Are designed by educators and teaching artists to increase comfort level in teaching
both in and through the arts.
Provide the basis for improving student achievement in the arts and
other academic subjects.
PROVEN RESULTS OF YA PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

YA partners with the Harford County Public Schools Title I Office to provide year-long training in arts integration for
teachers. The results of an evaluation of the 2011 Innovative Teaching Institute, which hosted more than 70 Harford
County Title I elementary school teachers, are undeniable.
DURING A MARYLAND WOLF TRAP PROGRAM

TEACHERS WILL GAIN:
Unique and innovative arts-based strategies to engage students.
An understanding of the clear connections between early childhood
curriculum areas and developmentally-appropriate performing arts skills.
New techniques to help with classroom management and daily transitions. Wolf
Trap has been at the forefront of educational thinking and practice since 1981.
16-SESSION RESIDENCIES CAN FOCUS

ON LITERACY OR STEM SKILLS AND WILL:
Pair a highly-trained Wolf Trap teaching artist with a classroom teacher.
Cover classroom sessions, as well as planning and evaluation time.
Include embedded professional development for teachers, imparting new
arts strategies that he or she can infuse into the curriculum every day.
YA arts-in-education opportunities are made possible

because of generous support from our funders.
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results from pre- and post-program teacher surveys

YA artists are helping our
teachers integrate the arts into
their teaching of any subject.
Even when the artist is not in
the building, teachers can use
the arts as a way to engage
all of our students in learning.
Teachers feel that embracing
the arts has helped them reach
more students and has changed
the way they teach forever.
Gail, Principal,
William Paca/Old Post Road
Elementary, Harford County
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Wolf Trap
Wolf Trapis a fun and engaging way

for you to receive professional development
without having to leave the classroom. You learn
strategies and techniques, games, songs, and
activities that are so easily incorporated into the
daily routines. You develop a confidence regarding
arts integration in the classroom.
Katlyn, Teacher, Holabird Academy
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ARTISTS
Music
Ball in the House (BitH) A Cappella Band
touring artist, see yamd.org for availability.
Five guys, five voices, thats it. Taking a cappella
to the next level with vocal drums/beatbox and
vocal bass under lush harmonies, they create a
sound thats hard to believe. BitH bridges the
gap between music taught in school and popular
music on the radio.
Assembly Fee: Single Program - $1,060
Back-to-Back Program - $1,600
Assembly: Totally Vocally

This program is jam-packed with music, entertainment, and
education! This assembly includes classic and contemporary
cover songs and original works, while teaching aspects of music
and performance. Students discover what a cappella is, the
various voice parts and how they fit together to make harmony,
and the history of a cappella singing.
Grade Level: K-12
Connections: 21st Century Skills, World History
Ball in the House was the best performance I have seen in 32

years of teaching! No one wanted to leaveyoung and old.
- Rebecca, Teacher, Saints Peter and Paul Elementary
Hot Horns
b Brass Ensemble
Hot Horns is a vibrant, award-winning musical

ensemble that travels the U.S. presenting
interactive, educational concerts at schools and
universities. With its unique all-inclusive
instrumentation and burnin arrangements,
Hot Horns incorporates various brass, woodwind,
and percussion instruments, all performed by six
musicians with backgrounds in education. The
group performs various genres of music, from
Classical to Jazz, Rock to Pop.
Assembly: Brass Can Do Anything
Beginning with a blast from a prehistoric cow horn, Hot Horns
engages students in an action-packed program, musically
portraying the history of the brass family from past to present.
Students experience various periods of music with connections
to world history, physics, and math. Students learn about the
differences and similarities between brass and woodwind
instruments, and the science behind sound.
Grade Level: K-5
Connections: World History, Math, Physical Science
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Our students were enthralled by Hot Horns.

Their choice of music held the attention of
teenagers and their commentary created a
wonderful learning environment.
Jim, Teacher, Catonsville High
Assembly: All That Jazz

The history of Jazz is presented in a swinging, foot-tapping,
highly-accessible way through this assembly. Beginning with
the Blues, a New Orleans-style dixieland parade, and piano
rags, Hot Horns takes students on a musical journey through
the history of American Jazz, culminating in todays popular
music. This is an interactive show that inspires curiosity,
appreciation, and excitement for Americas music.
Grade Level: 6-12
Connections: American History
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Jamaal Mr. Root Collier

Hip Hop Musician
n Roots Musician
Curtis is a talented multi-instrumentalist,

roots musician, and educator. His performances
keep the tradition of acoustic American roots
music alive and demonstrate the origins of
modern Rock and Hip Hop for students. Curtis
has three critically-acclaimed CDs and is
passionate about passing this musical heritage
down to the next generation.
Mr. Root is a versatile Hip Hop artist with more

than a decade of experience facilitating workshops
and performances around the Mid-Atlantic.
Incorporating rapping, vocal percussion, and
dynamic stage presence, Jamaal articulates his
passion for his artistry as he teaches and performs.
Jamaal was the Mic-ology Spoken Word Slam
Champion in 2007.


Assembly: The Multicultural Roots of Rock and Rap
Max Bent
b n Beatboxer
Max started beatboxing at the age of eight,

imitating with his mouth what he heard on the
radio. Since then, Maxs love for the beat has
taken him on many exciting journeys. His
experience as a teacher has helped him transition
into his work as a teaching artist.
Assembly: Outside the (Beat)Box

Whats a beatbox? Whats a human beatbox? Human and
machine meet in this solo vocal performance that traces the
lineage of beatboxing from its ancient roots up to the present
day global vocal percussion movement. Max interacts with the
audience through songs, games, music-led movement, stories
and breathing exercises. Related instruments are also used,
including the didgeridoo, jug, and kalimba.
Grade Level: K-8
Connections: 21st Century Skills, Math
Residency: Outside the (Beat)Box: Beatboxing 101

In this music-focused residency, students learn the fundamental
techniques of the vocal art form called human beatboxing.
Students learn to make drum sounds, sound effects, and
emulate various instruments, bringing all of these pieces
together into a beatbox performance! Creative
collaboration is emphasized throughout the program.
Grade Level: K-8
Connections: 21st Century Skills
Residency: Outside the (Beat)Box:

The Math Music Connection
Research shows that music and math are highly interconnected.
Math concepts become tangible when explored in a musical
context. In this residency program, students learn the basics of
human beatboxing and immediately apply the techniques to
see math in a new way! Topics include patterns, multiplication,
fractions, geometry, and formulas.
Grade Level: K-8
Connections: 21st Century Skills, Math
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NEW! Assembly: Up-cycling: Turning Junk into

Musical Instruments From Africa to America
Assembly: Get Schooled with Mr. Root!
Bomani is AWESOME! A great resource for students who

want to express themselves through rhyme and rap.
Claire, Teacher, Sharp-Leadenhall Elementary
Bomani
b n Hip Hop Poet
This interactive assembly challenges students to use

recycled materials to make folk instruments. Using the STEM
engineering design model as a guide, Curtis performs on a
variety of instruments made of up-cycled materials. Students
discuss responsible green practices and how to use discarded
items to create musical instruments as people have done
throughout history.
Grade Level: K-12
Connections: 21st Century Skills, American History
Bomani is a poet, songwriter, producer, performer,

and educator. Born in Washington, D.C., and
raised in the metropolitan area, Bomani uses
his life experiences, mixed with his musical and
poetic skills, to paint lyrical pictures of life, as he
sees it, and the future as he envisions it.
Residency: Exploring Math and Music by Making a

One-String Guitar
Assembly: Open Mic
In this STEM residency, students build a single-string Blues

guitar to make abstract math concepts concrete. Primary
students use the guitar for skip counting and intermediate
students learn about negative and positive integers. Students
utilize the engineering model to imagine, plan, create, and
improve the sound properties of their instruments.
Grade Level: K-12
Connections: STEM, 21st Century Skills, American History

Curtis had great rapport,
energy, enthusiasm, and
a love for his subject. He
exhibited great knowledge
of his subject and made
connections with
contemporary genres.
Jane, Teacher,
Gilman School

Bomanis assembly is a multimedia presentation, explaining the
engaging process of Hip Hop songwriting while comparing it to
the practical skill of essay writing. Through the use of positive
music videos and song lyrics, Bomani encourages students to
find and create art that reflects their life and aspirations.
Grade Level: K-12
Connections: 21st Century Skills, Creative Writing
Hip Hop is a culture that tells a story with all of its elements.
This interactive music assembly teaches students about the
history of Hip Hop and how it has grown since DJ Kool Herc
arrived in the Bronx. Rapping, freestyling, beatboxing, and
lyrical exercises are covered during this program.
Grade Level: K-12
Connections: American History, Language Arts
Residency: Rap-Flavored English

Gain a better understanding of Hip Hop culture while making
seamless connections with course material in this Hip Hop
residency. Jamaals engaging personality invites students
to learn, listen, and participate. Rhyming couplets and
non-traditional quatrains can be utilized to summarize and
draw conclusions.
Grade Level: K-12
Connections: Creative Writing, 21st Century Skills
Students did a great job of writing couplets to describe

themselves. Mr. Root has a great ability to motivate and
bond with all students.
Christopher, Fifth Grade Teacher, Halls Cross Roads Elementary
Residency: Rock the Mic

Students remember things that rhyme/They are fun to say time
after time/Writing rhymes keep creative fires burning/So create
rhymes based on content theyre learning/Increase vocabulary,
learn creative writing/Collaborating with classmates becomes
exciting/We learn fractions, musical beats and bars/Just having
fun being rap stars.
Grade Level: K-12
Not only is Mr. Max a compelling performer,

but he is a truly gifted teacher.
Anne, Teacher, John Hanson French Immersion School
American popular music has roots in many different cultures.

Curtis brings history to life by performing musical instruments
from around the world in this interactive show. Students learn
how different cultures build instruments from resources in their
environments and how their choices still influence music today.
Grade Level: K-12
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Curtis Blues
Residency: Creating a Rhyme through Engineering

Design
ASK the right questions, IMAGINE how to solve them, PLAN
out each and every move, CREATE a solution to the problem,
see what works and then IMPROVE. This anthem teaches
students the Engineering Design Process (EDP). Bomani models,
leads guided practice, and assigns independent writing using
the EDP to engineer rhymes.
Grade Level: 4-8
Connections: 21st Century Skills, STEM
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Artists with this symbol are MSAC-approved.

Artists with this symbol have arts integration training
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Uncle Devin
b n Percussionist
NEW! Rene Georges and the Kidz

MusiQ Club n Jazz Ensemble
The childrens Drumcussionist, Uncle Devin,

has gained national acclaim as a leader in the
childrens music industry with his unique musical
style, real percussion instruments, and the latest
in electronic drums. His CD, Uncle Devins
Drum Tales, won a 2013 Parents Choice
Presentation Award.
Los Angeles, California, native, Rene Collins

Georges, was one of the last Raelettes to hit
the road with Ray Charles and His Orchestra
in a singing career that has taken her all over
the world. Rene is a vocalist and childrens
songwriter with a passion for kids and Jazz.


Assembly: Jazzing Up LearningTM Hit the Road, Jack!

Discover the world of Jazz touring and singing. Students
take a swinging and singing journey with Rene as a guide.
Hear arrangements by Ray Charles, Nat King Cole, Duke
Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Cab Calloway, and more. A tuned
piano is requested.
Grade Level: K-12
Residency: Jazzing Up LearningTM Hit the Road,

Jack, and Learn to Scat!
Residency: Uncle Devins World of Percussion
Steve Cyphers Trio

Percussion Ensemble
bn
A percussionist for 30 years, Steve has toured

with bands around the globe, contributing
percussion, songwriting, and vocals. Since 2011,
Steve has pursued a career as a teaching artist
through completing training with the Teaching
Artist Institute and countless performances as
a backup musician for YA ensemble Rockcreek
Steel Drums.
In Africa, the drum is not Kingits Emperor! As students create

percussion instruments with parts of their body and classroom
material, they realize that they are one with the drum. This
percussion residency sparks new ways to communicate
emotions and ideas. Students become connected with the
eternal beat of life.
Grade Level: K-5
Connections: World History
Assembly: Adventures in Rhythm
Residency: Adventures in Rhythm

In this residency, students gain a deeper understanding of
percussion performance and theory and the science of sound.
In addition to body percussion and call-and-response exercises,
each student learns how to play a bucket drum with mallets and
how to express their knowledge of the physics of sound waves
through music.
Grade Level: 1-8
Connections: Physical Science, World History
Ryan Diehl and the Global Beat

Connection b n
Percussion Ensemble

Uncle Devin is everything a

childrens entertainer should be.
Always engaging, never lacking in
energy and full to the brim with fun.
- Lisa, indiemunity.com
Assembly: The Global Beat Connection

This assembly takes students on a journey to explore how
the American invention of the drum kit has influenced music
around the world. Stops include: the U.S., Brazil, the
Caribbean, and Africa. This interactive performance connects
students love of modern music to its rhythmic roots.
Grade Level: K-12
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Students explore Jazz music by learning an improvisational

language skill called scatting. Students learn to sing a Jazz
melody and take on the social issue of bullying through a
lyrical adaptation of Hit the Road, Jack! Then students hit the
stage and showcase knowledge and skills in a live performance
for their peers. A tuned piano is requested.
Grade Level: 3-5
Connections: Anti-Bullying, American History
Ryan Diehl is a musician who has recorded and

toured internationally with numerous artists.
Primarily a Jazz drummer, Ryan is equally
comfortable performing Pop, Rock, Hip Hop, and
Caribbean genres. Ryan is also an accomplished
singer who enjoys teaching and connecting young
people to their musical passions.

In this assembly, a three-piece percussive-rock band is led by
Steve on vocals and percussion. Students learn about the
history, geography, and evolution of percussion instruments,
from the log drum of Africa to the modern drum kit. Using handheld instruments and their own bodies and voices, students
experience different musical genres, styles, and elements.
Grade Level: 1-8
Connections: Physical Science, World History
Students were drawn into the soulful world of Jazz. Mr. Diehl
delights and fully engages his audience with a musical trip
around the world through use of his drum kit.
- Jennifer, Teacher, Scholars K-8
Assembly: Uncle Devins World of Percussion

This assembly allows students to hear, see, and play different
percussion instruments while gaining an understanding of
their history and why percussion is the oldest and most diverse
form of musical creativity. Uncle Devin introduces students to
different genres of music, showing them how percussion is the
heartbeat of them all.
Grade Level: K-5
We learned how to make a beat when Mr. Cyphers

read a book. Thank you for teaching me how to use
instruments.
Third Grade Student, William Paca Elementary

Rene has an amazing ability to take any song in the

genre of Jazz and develop a lyrical adaptation so children
can relate to it. I am STILL hearing my students sing her
songs a month after the assembly!
- Regina, ESOL Teacher, Maryland City Elementary
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Jali-D n Drummer and Rapper

David Foreman, aka Jali-D, is an accomplished
percussionist and spoken word artist who
simultaneously combines his talents into an art
form he calls Rappercussions. His intelligent
and creative rhymes have entertained and
educated children and adults nationwide.
Assembly: Rhythms and Rhymes for Wise Young Minds
Kevin Gift
b n Pianist and Music Producer
Pianist Kevin Gift, also known as music producer

Wendel Patrick, has been called wildly talented
by the Baltimore Sun. Equally at home performing
with his band behind two turntables, beatboxing,
or playing a Mozart Concerto, Kevin/Wendel has
toured around the world, sharing his love of music.
Assembly: Do I Have to Practice?

How did a typical boy grow up to be a concert pianist? In this
assembly, Kevin shares how he made practicing fun as a child.
Playing selections from his Jazz and classical repertoire, Kevin
demonstrates how far practicing can take you, inspiring all
students to persevere and achieve.
Grade Level: 4-8
Connections: Character Education, Math, Physical Science
To see Kevin's music production assembly and residency
information, please see Page 39.
NEW! Caryn Lin Electric Violinist
Milkshake b
Childrens Rock and Roll Duo
Caryn is a classically-trained violinist turned

electric violinist and education innovator. The
New Jersey native started violin lessons at age 9
and studied with the Philadelphia Orchestras
Larry Grika. Caryn plays her electric violins, using
looping to create short, on-the-spot recordings.
Milkshake has four award-winning CDs, a Parents

Choice Silver Award-winning DVD Screen Play,
and has had music videos on Nick Jr., PBS KIDS,
and ToddWorld. Their fourth CD, Great Day,
was nominated for a Grammy for Best Musical
Recording for Children in 2010. This special duo
features Lisa Mathews and Mikel Gehl.


Assembly: The Sound of Science
Assembly: Music with Milkshake
In this multimedia interactive extravaganza, Caryn transforms

sound through the use of a five-string electric violin and
modern technology that takes the students from classical days
of Bach to todays techno-wonders. Caryn opens students
minds to explore out-of-the-box thinking in any discipline.
Grade Level: K-12
Connections: 21st Century Skills, Physical Science
This assembly is interactive and inspiring, encouraging

children to be a part of the band and join in the music-making.
Children participate through body movement and voice.
Creativity is encouraged with every song, as young children
interpret different styles of music and respond to singing
games, which introduce beat, tempo, and rhythm.
Grade Level: Pre-K-2
Connections: 21st Century Skills, Language Arts
Workshop: Concert Shop

This workshop blends concert performance with an interactive,
hands-on session for students. Using sound effects made by
electric guitar and looping, Caryn creates on-the-spot recordings
of violin, voice, and percussion. Artfully combining New Age,
World, and Classical music genres, they inspire and transform
the listener.
Grade Level: 3-12
Connections: 21st Century Skills, Physical Science
My students enjoyed how interactive

[Jali-Ds] assembly wasmany who
usually cannot focus were absolutely
mesmerized and enthralled. Thank you
for going the extra mile to bring a new
perspective to our students!
- Elizabeth, Teacher, Central Middle
16
There was a lot of wiggling, giggling, dancing, and

clapping from audience members, big and small!
Dara, Teacher, Longwood Gardens
Alden Phelps
b n Songwriter and Musician
Alden is an artist, songwriter, and musician with

20 years of experience as a performer. Far-fetched
and funny scenarios are brought to life through
his interactive performances. He has performed
everywhere, from schools and libraries, to The
National Theatre, to festivals. A graduate of
MICA, Alden co-founded Open Space Arts Center
in 1989, where he wrote and performed stage
productions for 14 years.
Assembly: Word Play
Caryns charisma is
amazing! Kids leave
her presentations with
a renewed enthusiasm
not just for strings,
but music as a whole.
Brian, Instrumental
Music Director,
Westminster
Elementary
Aldens far-fetched, funny songs and impressive guitar playing

delights every audience. In this assembly, students sing along
with original songs, such as My Mommys a Pirate and
Chocolate Pie. Word games woven into this musical performance
bolster language skills and inspire love of language.
Grade Level: 1-5
Connections: Literacy, Language Arts
NEW! Assembly: Singing, Reading, and Writing Songs

Its a show and its a workshop! Silly Songster Alden sings his
original childrens songs, then leads students as they design
musical couplets in teams. By physically manipulating magnetic
words, roadblocks that inhibit participation (spelling, handwriting,
etc.) are removed. Students at different levels are able to
engage meaningfully and achieve writing success to build
language skills. This interactive assembly is designed for 100
students or one full grade, but multiple sessions can be booked.
Assembly Fee: 100 students - $465, 200 students - $665,
300 students - $805, 400 students - $1,030, 500 students - $1,176
Grades: 3-5
Connection: Literacy, Language Arts
Students gained concrete knowledge and skills pertaining to

the equipment used and musical concepts. Second, students
experienced the process of creating a high-quality product,
consequently gaining a better understanding of good process.
- Jeff, Teacher, William Pinderhughes Elementary
This rhythmic and lyrically-engaging performance demonstrates

the power of music as an educational tool and inspires students
to view learning in an exciting new way. Jali-D raps about math,
reading, science, video games, and the brain, and emphasizes
the value of achievement.
Grade Level: 1-5
Connections: Math, Reading
Awesome, active
engagement from all
students. Every student
had a part/job to do.
Alden challenged and
motivated every student
in a fun and meaningful
way. - Lexi,
Teacher, Emma K Doub
Elementary
Residency: Preposterous Parodies!

Students love to create and perform parody songs, and the ability
to use parody indicates a strong conceptual understanding.
This residency combines elements of language arts and music
with your desired curriculum focus. Alden helps students create
their own parodies, and through guided practice helps students
understand rhyme structure and scheme, demonstrating basic
rules of songwriting.
Grade Level: 3-5
Connections: Literacy, Language Arts
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Taikoza
Japanese Music and Dance Ensemble
b n African Drummer and Dancer
Ssuuna is an energetic performer and recording

artist from Uganda. In addition to having
delighted school audiences through traditional
dance, drumming, singing, and storytelling about
life in East Africa, Ssuuna has performed at
The World Bank, The Kennedy Center, the
Smithsonian, and on numerous college campuses
around the country.
Rockcreek Steel Drums

Steel Drum Musician
bn
Kevin, founder of Rockcreek Steel Drums, has

been playing, building, and teaching people to
play steel drum instruments for more than 20
years. Kevin has built and sold thousands of steel
drums in 40 countries. Kevin works to spread the
experience of playing steel drums and the history
of this great instrument born in Trinidad.
Assembly: The Birth of Steel Drum Music
The Rockcreek Steel Drums Band, Bermuda Blue, takes the
audience on a journey through the development of the modern
steel drum. The story starts in the small Caribbean Island of
Trinidad in the 1940s with roots spreading back to traditional
drums of Africa. Students leave with an appreciation and
understanding of steel drum music and its history and culture.
Grade Level: K-12
Assembly: The Steel Drum Experience

This assembly combines a steel drum performance with
hands-on instruction. The entire audience learns to play a
complete song while exploring the physics (and other STEM
topics) behind the sound. The audience limit for this assembly is
100 students per show since this program brings steel drums for
everyone to play. Multiple 100-student sessions can be booked.
Assembly Fee: 100 students - $525, 200 students - $735, 300
students - $880, 400 students - $1,030, 500 students - $1,176
Grade Level: 3-12
Connections: 21st Century Skills, Physical Science, STEM
Residency: Beginner Steel Drum Band

This unique residency brings a complete steel drum band
program to your school. Students learn the basics of the steel
drum and performance as they prepare for a final concert. A
full-sized steel drum instrument is provided for each student as
they learn to read music from another culture while exploring
Calypso music.
Grade Level: 3-12

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Assembly: Japanese Drumming and Dance
Assembly: Mujje: Come Together

In this interactive assembly, Ssuuna opens a window to African
culture through dance, music, and storytelling. Students
compare and contrast cultures and learn the importance of
respecting cultural differences. Ssuuna shares music from his
native Uganda with authentic African instruments, such as the
thumb piano and the one-stringed fiddle.
Grade Level: K-12
Connections: Dance and Movement, World History
Having Sue Trainor is a breath of fresh air into your room.

She brings life to any topic you are working on and inspires
not only students, but the staff and parents as well.
- Kimberly, Teacher, Hollywood Elementary
Residency: African Dancing and/or Drumming
Sue Trainor b n
Performing Songwriter
Students learn some of the dances of traditional and modern

East Africa. They learn how the Amagunju dance evolved as a
way to soothe an infant king and how traditional values are
passed on through song and story. Ssuuna can tailor this drum,
song, or dance residency to the needs of the classroom.
Grade Level: K-12
Sue has a gift for stirring up creativity. Her

energy and enthusiasm captures students
attention, and her sense of humor and downto-earth approach keep it. Sue was named YAs
2014 Artist of the Year. Sue tours with the vocal
trio Hot Soup and records CDs as a solo artist.
Residency: Lutindo: Building Cultural Bridges

through Dance and Storytelling

In this residency, students learn through dance how African

culture and traditions compare and contrast to other cultures.
Ssuuna works with teachers and students to explore the
geography, instruments, stories, and traditional dance of an
East African culture. The residency culminates in a student
performance of an original dance with percussion accompaniment.
Grade Level: 2-12
Assembly: Writing Songs to Learn

The students had fun, respected Ssuuna, and were challenged
by the experience. The whole school community appreciated the
programs and seeing students at their best.
- Sherrie, Thomas Jefferson Elementary/Middle
In this music performance, Taikoza introduces students to the

rich festival traditions of Japan. Accompanied by thunderous
taiko drums and Japanese flutes, students take a journey
through different regions of Japan as they explore traditional
folk song and dance.
Grade Level: K-12
Workshop: Taiko Drumming

Students experience Japanese culture by learning to play
taiko drums through the traditional practice. Students are
taught simple rhythms, movement, and coordination. Students
develop teamwork and discipline during this workshop.
Grade Level: K-12
An engaging, interactive assembly where students learn about

the musical tools a songwriter uses. Sue shows students the
powerful connection these toolsbeat/rhythm, melody, and
lyricshave to everyday verbal expression. Student volunteers
are invited to create lyrics to existing melodies by making a list,
using repetition, employing figurative language and rhyme, and
by asking questions.
Grade Level: K-5
Connections: Language Arts, Creative Writing
Kevin is an excellent teacher and motivator and shows

passion and enthusiasm for his art. Kevins passion for the
steel drum and music of the Caribbean leaves students
inspired to learn more. - Jennifer, Music Teacher, Scholars K-8
This Japanese Taiko drum group has dazzled

audiences worldwide with its electrifying
performances since 1995. Taiko means big drum
and Taikoza draws from Japans rich tradition
of music and performance and is inspired by
the many festivals and rhythms of Japan.
Ssuuna
Residency: Writing Songs to Learn

Singing is a whole-brain activity. Language arts standards,
such as identification of a main idea, exploration, organization,
and restatement using poetic language, are enhanced. In this
residency, each teacher selects a song topic for the class from
the current curriculum. Students use higher-level thinking as
they synthesize their knowledge to complete their compositions.
Grade Level: 2-5
Connections: Language Arts, Creative Writing

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What we appreciated the most was Taikozas ability to

communicate with each student. We cannot say enough as
to how much these artists did such a wonderful job. Many
thanks for the beauty you bring to education.
- Regina, PS 171 Patrick Henry, New York
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Assembly: Character Counts: Lessons from

World Cultures
b n Slam Poet

Students moved through the process of learning about

improvisation to performing student-led improv skits during
the program. I was able to see them applying the skills of
problem-solving, collaboration, teamwork, and perseverance.
- Theresa, School Counselor, Seven Oaks Elementary
Residency: Taking Poetry from the Page to the Stage

This residency focuses on the creation and performance of at
least one poem. See your students enjoy expressing their
thoughts and experiences while improving their creative writing
techniques. Students collaborate to edit and perform their pieces
and the residency culminates with a student Poetry Slam (reading).
Grade Level: K-12
Connections: Creative Writing, Literacy
Chris consistently exhibited respect for my students and

their stories. His genuine interest in their lives was incredibly
meaningful to them, and created a safe space where they could
write about deeply personal experiences.
- Erika, Teacher, Omaha Street School
Baltimore Improv Group b n

Improvisational Theatre Ensemble
The Baltimore Improv Group (BIG) is dedicated
to advancing the art of improvisational theatre in
the greater Baltimore area through an active
program of performance, instruction, and outreach.
BIG is celebrating its 10th season of bringing
comedy to the Greater Baltimore area.
Assembly: Life is Improvised!

Let BIG take your students into the surprising and hilarious
world of improvised theatre in this assembly. BIGs performers
create characters and scenes from your students suggestions
and bring students directly into the performance. Students
learn the fundamental skills that allow improvisers to create
theatre in the moment: listening, collaboration, and creativity.
Connections: 21st Century Skills, Character Education
This storytelling assembly helps students develop qualities

of character and skills to prevent bullying. Noa introduces
students to the importance of citizenship and character
education using stories from around the world. Noa uses
various forms of audience participation, including chants,
songs, sounds effects, and movements.
Grade Level: K-12
Connections: Anti-Bullying, World History
Assembly: Pharaohs Secrets: Myths and Mysteries

of Ancient Egypt
Dive into the rich culture of ancient Egypt, one of the worlds most
fascinating and important civilizations, during this assembly.
Through Noas captivating stories and songs, students learn
about customs and beliefs, pharaohs, and famous Egyptian
inventions. Noa brings myths and stories of magic and adventure
to life with animated voices, song, and audience participation.
Grade Level: K-6
Connections: Language Arts, World History
Assembly: Ancient Glories: Stories from Greek

Mythology
This assembly introduces students to stories from the Greek
mythology told orallythe way these tales were passed down
before they were written. Myths were used to highlight universal
values and explain science and nature. Noa uses movement and
song to help students imagine and picture the story in their mind.
Grade Level: K-6
Connections: World History, Language Arts
Femi the Drifish
b n Spoken Word Artist
Femi has been a professional spoken word

artist and slam poet for more than 10 years.
Best known as one half of the spoken word duo,
THE 5th L, Femi helps students discover their
unique voices. Femi teaches the art of figurative
language and performing techniques that can be
applied to other activities, such as public speaking.
Assembly: Write On, Then Say Word!

This spoken word/slam poetry journey covers the reasons to
write and perform. Students learn that poetrys subject matter
can include identity, history, the simple things in life, bullying,
matters of the heart, and much more. Words and body language
can be effectively used in conveying emotions, communicating,
and creatively connecting with the others.
Grade Level: 6-12
Connections: 21st Century Skills, Anti-Bullying, Creative Writing
Residency: Slam=Poetry+Hip Hop+Theatre

During this residency, students learn about the elements
of poetry and the written word, including rhyme, imagery,
symbolism, diction, and personification. Femi works with
students to identify the similarities and differences between
poetry, Hip Hop, and spoken wordor slampoetry. Students
try their hands at writing and performing their own original poetry.
Grade Level: 6-12
Connections: 21st Century Skills, Anti-Bullying, Creative Writing
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Chris is a veteran special educator who became

involved in the national slam poetry community
while teaching in Maryland public schools.
Slam poetry challenges writers to take their
poetic works to the stage, combining writing
and performance to captivate and connect
with audiences. In 2011, Chris was named
International Slam Poet Champion at the
Individual World Poetry Slam.
b n Storyteller
Israeli-born Noa Baum is an internationallyacclaimed storyteller who uses mesmerizing

voices, impeccable timing, and warm authenticity
to captivate audiences and confront important
topics, such as bullying and intolerance. Noa
shares stories from diverse cultures and her own
rich Jewish heritage to highlight our similarities
and celebrate our differences.
THEATRE
Chris August
ROSTER OF ARTISTS: THEATRE
Noa Baum
Residency: Life is Improvised!

During this residency, students learn the basics of improv,
including creating solid scene work, active listening, and fun
characters. Through it all, students see their self-confidence
increase while exploring their own creativity and how group trust
and teamwork make for amazing and hilarious improv theatre.
Grade Level: K-12
Connections: 21st Century Skills, Anti-Bullying,
Character Education
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My kids and I LOVED having Noa! The lessons were

so kid-friendly, high-energy, and content-rich.
Noa had the students analyze the beginning, middle,
and end, and then retell the story aligned with
curriculum standards of key details.
- Nicole, First Grade Teacher, Kensington Park Elementary
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Tim Marrone
Since 1970, Carolyn has used her unique

skills in acting, puppetry, and storytelling to
excite students imaginations and motivate them
to express themselves creatively. Carolyn has
appeared at the Smithsonian, the National
Theater, and thousands of schools, libraries,
and theaters in the Mid-Atlantic region.
Tim received his training at the Neighborhood

Playhouse School of the Theatre in New York
City and has appeared on stage throughout
the Northeast. For 10 years, Tim served as a
founding member of the Maryland-based theatre
troupe Theatricks. He has appeared as a silent
comic character in and around the Baltimore area.


Assembly: The Knee-High Man: An African

American Fable
NEW! Residency: Puppets Go Wild! Reconnecting

With Nature
An entertainer who has studied the masters of

his craftCharlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton
Mark has more than two decades of performing
experience wowing audiences around the globe.
Marks unique comic style brings together many
disciplines of performance art in hysterical ways
that are guaranteed to amaze audiences of all ages!
This residency connects to the curriculum in limitless ways.

Students are challenged to take risks, solve problems, and
share ideas as they learn to communicate through puppets.
Students work together to bring a folktale, poem, or original
story to life as a puppet play, creating puppets, props, and
scenery to tell their story.
Grade Level: 2-8

I thank Ms. Koerber for walking into my classroom
and seeing the potential in every single one of
my studentsfor showing how they are able to
do so much more.
- Paula, Third Grade
Teacher, Catonsville
Elementary
Mark Lohr b n
Actor and Vaudeville Comedian
Assembly: Classic Comedy

Marks character, Mr. Jones, takes audiences on an exciting
journey with underlying educational themes. This actionpacked theatre performance includes slapstick, juggling, plate
spinning, and more. Based on the If at first you dont succeed
theory, Mr. Jones creative problem-solving skills leaves
audiences howling with laughter.
Connections: Language Arts, Physical Education
Assembly: Hooked on Books

In this assembly, Mr. Jones sits down to enjoy some afternoon
television. He is interrupted by a public service announcement
informing him of the epic battle between TV and reading.
Through trial and error, he learns reading is a fun, exciting way
to gain new skills, see new places, and meet new people.
Grade Level: K-5
Connections: Physical Education, Literacy
Residency: Americas Got Vaudeville!
Katherine brings talent, intelligence, and genuine warmth

to her work with young children and their teachers.
- Miriam C. Flaherty Willis, Senior Director, Education,
Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts
Katherine Lyons b n Actor and Storyteller

Katherine acts on Baltimore stages and tours
regionally with her interactive story dramas.
Katherine is a Master Teaching Artist for the
Wolf Trap Foundation, conducting workshops
and residencies for teachers and children, Pre-K
through high school, in the Maryland/Virginia/
DC area and across the country.
This production opens with a Shakespearean clown performing

a series of funny Shakespearean monologues to prepare for
his audition for the newly-crowned King James I in 1603.
Students are invited to join in the action as minor characters.
This hilarious Shakespeare assembly is an engaging introduction
to Shakespeare and his timeless work.
Grade Level: K-5
Connections: European History, Literacy
Tim had the children eager to participate in the play. Almost

every student had their hand up during the performance
excited to join in. - Shelley, PTA, The Tome School

Assembly: Transformation Imagination

Actors use their bodies, voices, and imaginations to transform
themselves. In this assembly, students use their imaginations
to create a performance and become the animal characters in
the African story/play, Whos In Rabbits House? with masks,
music, and props. Professional musician, Elias Mays Schutzman,
provides music and sound effects.
Grade Level: K-3
Connections: Dance and Movement, Literacy
Residency: The Drama of Metamorphosis

In this unique residency, Katherine uses the tools of an actor
to creatively explore this complex, natural process. Through
costumes, voice, and movement, students explore the
metamorphosis and life cycle of a butterfly. The basics of this
residency can also be a one-day workshop.
Grade Level: K-3
Connections: 21st Century Skills, Environmental Science
Mark showed students how much fun reading can be by

using your imagination and turning the TV off.
- Michele, Teacher, Windy Hill Elementary
Residency: Puppets Tell a Tale
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Assembly: Clowning Around with Shakespeare
This African-American folktale takes audiences to the Okefenokee

Swamp where a boy named Billy discovers that he is only kneehigh to a man. When Billy gets lost in the swamp and has to use
his brain to survive, he learns that his height is not a measure
of his worth.
Grade Level: K-5
Connections: American History, Character Education
In this residency, students research Marylands natural areas:

the Bay, wetlands, rivers, meadows, and forests, to learn
to care for the earth and better understand other creatures.
Students collaborate to write a puppet story based on timely
environmental issues, then bring their story to life using simple
puppets and props from recycled and found materials.
Grade Level: 1-6
Connections: Environmental Science, Character Education
b Actor
Carolyn Koerber b Puppeteer and Storyteller
Residency: The Immigrants Trunk
Long before Americas Got Talent, Vaudeville ruled as Americas

number one form of entertainment! Join Vaudevillian Mark Lohr
as he teaches Vaudeville-style comedy and performance skills
as well as the art forms history. This theatre residency teaches
students performance techniques enabling them to perform
their very own show.
Grade Level: 3-12
Connections: Physical Education, American History
In partnership with the Jewish Museum of Maryland, this

residency challenges students to explore their own cultural
heritage to bring old family stories alive. Beginning with a
performance depicting the journey of a Jewish immigrant,
students then interview an elder from their community.
Students collaborate to bring these stories to life through
performance.
Grade Level: 3-12
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Molly Moores
Seth Reichgott
Actor
Seth is an award-winning actor, director, and
writer. In addition to his work with Greek
mythology and Appalachian folklore, he has written
and directed several childrens plays about math
and science. Seth has had a wide variety of
experience, including clowning, Shakespeare,
contemporary theatre, childrens literature, and
social issues.
b Actor
Molly is a member of Chesapeake Shakespeare

Companys Resident Acting Company and teaches
CSC Shakespeare Residencies. She has acted
with Baltimore Shakespeare Festival, Folger
Theatre, Fords Theatre, and Studio Theatre.
Molly is a graduate of Loyola University and
received additional training at Studio Theatre
Conservatory in Washington, D.C.
b n Storyteller
Debra has been an actress for more than 30 years.

She has performed at the Georgetown Theatre
Company, the Childrens Theatre in Wisconsin,
and the Detroit-Windsor Dance Company. Debra is
the 2010 Individual Artist Award winner for solo
performance from Maryland State Arts Council,
also winning this award in 2004 and 2008.

Assembly: Miss Mollys Midsummer Nights Dream

Molly delivers a wild story full of magic spells and fairies.
Fun and magical, the play withstands the test of time. In Mollys
own adaptation of Shakespeares classic, she tells the crazy
story of rebellious youngsters, fairies, and pranks. Students are
incorporated into the storytelling, portraying roles on stage
in this Shakespeare assembly.
Grade Level: K-6
Connections: European History, Language Arts
Assembly: My Grandmother Told Me: A Tribute to

African-American Women
In this assembly, Debra transforms into Grandmother Sally
Kathryn Mims, who is searching through an old trunk in her
attic. Each item sparks a memory of days past and of courageous
Black women and their struggles to be free, to vote, and to get
an education. Debra leads the audience in this interactive walk
through an important part of our history.
Grade Level: 3-8
Connections: American History, Character Education
Residency: Telling Life Lessons

Students learn the elements of theatre performance via The
Actors Toolkit, which incorporates the use of body, voice,
focus, concentration, cooperation, and imagination. Students
learn to present a life lesson they learned from an older person
who has influenced them and present this lesson in front of
an audience in this theatre residency.
Grade Level: 3-6
Connections: Creative Writing, American History
Residency: The Student Performance Studio
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Molly was so full of energy and did a really great job of making
Shakespeare interesting and meaningful to the kids. I know this
will be an experience they will never forget.
- Jessica, Teacher, Maree Garnett Farring Elementary/Middle
Assembly:The Golden Lyre
Quest has given me a new enthusiasm for teaching.

- Susan, Teacher, Maryland School for the Deaf
Quest Visual Theatre b n

Visual Theatre Ensemble
Quest features a cast of talented deaf, hard of
hearing, and hearing performers who represent
a diverse cultural and artistic panorama.
Quest uses visual theatre as a tool to cut across
language and cultural barriers and have
delighted audiences around the world.
Assembly: Road Signs

This assembly demonstrates the direct link between visual
theatre and literacy and celebrates deaf culture through an
entertaining mixture of story theatre, mime, A-B-C stories,
poetry, and songs performed in American Sign Language (ASL).
Grade Level: K-8
Connections: Language Arts
The kings daughter has been turned into stone and only the
music of the golden lyre can save her. In this theatre assembly,
Seth takes students on an adventure to find the lyre, defeat the
Gorgon, and save the princess.
Grade Level: K-2
Assembly: Chariot of the Sun

Using poetry, masks, mime, and skillful audience participation,
Seth brings the heroes, gods, and monsters of Greek mythology
to life! This fun and interactive presentation includes the myth
of Phaethon and his fiery chariot, Pandora and the mysterious
box, and the exciting tale of Odysseus and the Cyclops.
Grade Level: 3-8
NEW! Assembly: The Appalachian Tale

Journey to the heart of the Appalachian Mountains where the
rich heritage of America still lives in story and song. Through
unparalleled storytelling, catchy music, and lively audience
participation, The Appalachian Tale explores the unique
history, quirky humor, and amazing creativity of this distinctive
region of the U.S.
Grade Level: K-6
Connections: American History,
Language Arts
Workshop: Poetry in Motion

Using selections from Shel Silversteins poetry or the schools
English curriculum, this poetry workshop encourages participants
to explore physical interpretations to poetry. The process
enhances the participants understanding of the poetry through
movement, gesture, or sign language. This workshop is ideal
when expanded into a residency.
Grade Level: K-8
In this theatre residency, students learn the elements of

theatre performance via The Actors Toolkit, which
incorporates the use of body, voice, focus, concentration,
cooperation, and imagination. Each student then demonstrates
their understanding about a teacher-given topic through
personal expression and performance.
Grade Level: 4-8
Students are introduced to the power of visual theatre in this

engaging residency. Students learn about movement, focus,
size, and shape to express themselves and create short visual
theatre pieces. Quest artists work with teachers to apply the
residency activities to curricular goals and statewide standards.
Grade Level: K-12
Connections: 21st Century Skills, Dance and Movement
Debra Mims

Debra is such a powerful storyteller. Her beautiful voice and her

interaction with the audience was superb. You can tell she loves
storytelling and children! - Worcester Preparatory School
Residency: Visual Theatre
One of the best, if not the

best program Ive seen in
35 years of teaching.
- D. Seidel, Teacher,
Wall Intermediate School
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Single Carrot Theatre

Theatre Ensemble
Now in its eighth season, Single Carrot Theatre

(SCT) serves the Baltimore community and
surrounding areas through theatrical
performances, open to the public and educational
outreach programs. High-quality work and
commitment to theatre education are the tent
poles of the SCT philosophy.
Arianna Ross
b n Storyteller and Actor
Arianna creates dynamic, educational programs

that weave together dance, theatre, creative
writing, music, and spoken word. For more than
14 years, Arianna has performed and taught
workshops for all ages, both nationally and
internationally, in many diverse venues. Each
program is tailored to the specific curricular
needs of the school and age group in attendance.
Assembly: The Fastest Plane

Travel back in time and across the world, landing in a time when
animals could talk and some people could understand them!
Dance through the streets of Brazil, Mexico, India, and the U.S.
Students leave this storytelling assembly with knowledge of
folktales and the desire to read, write, and tell other stories.
Connections: World History, Language Arts, Environmental
Science
Our school has amazing and wonderful arts experiences for

our children all year. The SCT performance through YA stood out
above all the rest. They engaged the students in the performance
and their interactions with students after the performance were
so positive.- Seth, Teacher, Eastport Elementary
Residency: Math + Embodied Storytelling =

Empowered Math Understanding
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Assembly: Tales of the Lincoln

Students worldwide have been captivated by Abraham Lincoln
and the legends that spring from his life. Inspired by those tales,
this special assembly was created in cooperation with Fords
Theatre National Historic Site in Washington, D.C. This assembly
leaves time for student questions.
Grade Level: K-12
Assembly: Tall Tales

Jon portrays Yancey Register, a natural born imaginationstretcher who spins tall tales from around the world. Yancey
begins shyly, but is soon carried away by the imaginative power
of his tales, hightailing along a trail of homespun humor and
wise sayings. Before leaving, Yancey answers students
questions and talks about the importance of creativity.
Connections: American History, Language Arts
Residency: Listen-See-Tell
The Listen-See-Tell approach to storytelling focuses on active
listening and oral and written expression. This residency offers
a way of looking at the storytelling process as an extension of
conversation and is made up of the simple activities of listening,
seeing (imagining), and talking (telling), which are essential for
collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking.
Grade Level: 4-12
Jon was continually reflective and student-centered, changing

instructional strategies as needed to help the students be
engaged and successful. - Jill, Teacher, Highlandtown
Elementary/Middle
Storytelling, drama, dance, and creative writing can enhance

childrens understanding of any reading passage and increase
their ability to use inference skills. Using arts integration strategies,
Arianna teaches Common Core Standards for reading in a way
that motivates students and creates positive group dynamics.
Grades: K-2
Connections: Literacy, 21st Century Skills
Jon is one of Americas leading storytellers and

has developed more than 30 hours of narrative
material, which he performs throughout the U.S.
and Europe. He has received a Childrens Radio
Award, an Achievement in Childrens Television
Award, and two Emmys for Three Stories Tall,
which he hosted on NBC-4 in Washington, D.C.
Residency: Arts-Integrated Storytelling: Reading

and Writing Explored through a Multi-Disciplined
Arts Approach
Arianna uses all forms of storytelling to teach math, including

dance, creative writing, drama, and visual arts. Movementbased storytelling and visual arts can both enhance and
motivate childrens understanding of specific math concepts,
such as sequencing for new learners and integers for
older students.
Grades: K-8
Connections: Math, Language Arts
b n Storyteller
Because of this residency we were able to expose more

students to the power of theatre, especially those who may not
have opted to take a theatre class before this experience.
Sherion, Theatre Teacher, Westland Middle
Synetic Theater b
Pantomime and Physical Theatre Ensemble
Synetic was founded by Paata and Irina
Tsikurishvili, Georgian artists trained in dance,
theatre, and film. They combine traditions of the
Caucuses with distinctly American styles to tell
classic stories through movement, music, technology,
and visual arts. Synetic Education and Outreach
has shared the methods of physical theatre
across the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia regions.
Assembly: The Miraculous Magical Balloon

A series of hilarious pantomime sketches incorporates music,
ballet, clowning, and audience participation in this assembly.
Students discover the art of acting without words and opening
their imaginations. Balloon tells a wonderful story of a
traveling actor and his magical trunk of tricks and toys.
Grade Level: K-8
Connections: Dance and Movement, Physical Education
Assembly: The Music Box

This performance includes a collection of physical comedy short
stories set to music, such as a Charlie-Chaplinesque boat ride
that turns into an outrageous stormy trip; two cowboys taming
a bull on the loose; and the classic invisible wall. Students are
introduced to the art of storytelling without words through
pantomime in this assembly.
Grade Level: K-8
Connections: Dance and Movement, Physical Education
Assembly: Rumpled
This fractured fairy tale is based on the classic story of
Rumpelstiltskin. As regular girl Edith attempts to climb the
fashion industry ladder, a fashion troll named Rumpelstiltskina
tempts Edith to achieve her dreams the easy way by selling
herself short. The play explores issues of cheating, lying,
plagiarism, and making tough decisions.
Grade Level: K-5
Jon Spelman
Watching the children put all their energy into a

drama was so perfect! They were able to truly show
their emotions. - Laura, Teacher, Holabird Academy
Residency: Stories Alive!
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Bring fables, myths, personal narratives, or biographies to life

using Synetics innovative physical theatre methods. Students
use improvisation to create plot summaries, physicalize
characters and their distinct traits, identify points of view, and
demonstrate comprehension of key details and main ideas
through tableaus and performance.
Grade Level: K-12
Connections: World History, Character Education

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Ballet Theatre of Maryland b n

Classical and Contemporary Ballet
NEW! Zuri Uso
b Pantomime
Ballet Theatre of Maryland (BTM), Marylands

only professional classical and contemporary
ballet company, is housed at the Maryland Hall
for the Creative Arts in Annapolis. In addition to
performances, BTM provides a comprehensive
training program in classical and contemporary
dance, including an apprentice program that
draws students from around the world.
Zuri is a native of Baltimore, Maryland, who has

a unique perspective of pantomime. Zuri has
found the perfect medium that allows him to pair
his love for theatre and dance and his experience
in the art form of mime. The name Zuri Uso is
Swahili for white face.
Assembly: What is Mime?
I felt the movements he expressed without using a single word.

It was refreshing and enlightening.
- Mary, Parent, Milford Mill Academy
WombWork Productions
Theatre Ensemble
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Assembly: Check Yourself: Bullying Others is

Bad 4 Your Health

WombWork Productions Nu World Art Ensemble examines the

serious issue of bullying in this original interactive production.
This assembly serves as an eye opener for audience members,
promoting respect and tolerance with tactics in problem solving,
positive conflict resolution, and how to overcome obstacles.
Connections: 21st Century Skills, Anti-Bullying
Assembly: Time-Travel with Emily Dickinson
Assembly: Standing on the Shoulders of our Ancestors!
NEW! Residency: Cultivating Virtues: How Does Your

Character Garden Grow?
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Writer, performer, and educator MiMi has worked

with students since 1989 to help them think
creatively and convey feelings through poetry
and monologue. As a 2014 Chautauqua scholar/
actor, she engaged audiences from Garrett to
Talbot County for the Maryland Humanities
Council living history performance series. She
has also taught literature, composition, creative
writing, and sociology at the college level.
WombWork Productions utilizes dance, music,

and theatre as traditional sources of healing and
empowerment for the community. The Nu World
Art Ensemble, WombWorks youth-driven touring
theatre company, creates riveting and insightful
theatre productions based on the life experiences
of its young participants.
The Nu World Art Ensemble shares the stories and rich cultural
contributions of Africans and African Americans through song,
dance, and theatre, conveying terrible struggles and powerful
triumphs throughout history. Nu World educates and entertains
while giving students the opportunity for a hands-on, interactive
experience as they gain positive cultural awareness from this
unforgettable arts performance.
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NEW! MiMi Zannino

Actor and Poet
This creative and fun-filled residency is a unique blend of

performance art training and character building. Arts integration
strategies are aligned with the performance standards of the
Common Core. Students focus on the elements of acting while
learning about character development through the lens of theatre.
Grade Level: K-12
Connections: Anti-Bullying, Character Education
Grasp a deeper understanding of the poetry, historical

importance, and biography of the world-revered poet, Emily
Dickinson, through MiMis solo monologue. Explore the themes
and writing techniques that make her work universally valued.
Students can ask MiMi questions about research, process,
and performance.
Grade Level: 8-12
Residency: Time-Travel with Emily Dickinson

In this residency, students learn about world-revered poet
Emily Dickinson. Following the kick-off assembly monologue,
students and teachers can focus on three elements of monologue:
accurate research, creative writing to bring a subject to life, and
public speaking techniques that accurately reflect a subject
while capturing the interest and imagination of an audience.
Grade Level: 8-12
Assembly: Alice in Wonderland

A company of dancers brings a full-fledged ballet into your
school! Experience the Alice in Wonderland story in a nutshell,
with excerpts from the full-length ballet based on the classic
Lewis Carroll tale. Narration is introduced as students experience
how costumes, props, ballet, and musical theatre mesh to
transform Alice in Wonderland into a ballet.
Grade Level: K-6
Assembly: An American Journey through Dance

BTM takes students on a journey to experience the impact of
cultural diversity on the evolution of American Ballet. Students
experience the impact that the Irish, African-American, Latino,
Native American, and other cultures have had on classical
dance. Students see how dance can be used as a means of
capturing a cultures history.
Grade Level: K-8
Assembly: Pirates of the Chesapeake

Based on the first documented acts of piracy on the Chesapeake
Bay, BTM brings to life pirates, settlers, and natives who lived
in 17th Century America in this dance assembly. Local history,
swordfights and lost treasure come together through dance
to tell a story of our colonial roots. Students participate in
demonstrations including stage combat.
Grade Level: K-12
Connections: American History, Dance and Movement
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This assembly is an introduction to mime that is presented

through a simple walk down a timeline of self expression,
exploring how the art of mime came about, and how it has
evolved into a 21st Century communication tool. In this program,
students learn the impact of nonverbal communication and how
to bridge the gap with body language techniques.
Grade Level: K-12

ROSTER OF ARTISTS: THEATRE / DANCE
DANCE
WombWork is enriching the lives of children and local

communities in Baltimore through the usage of social identity
awareness in their performances and teaching.
- Ronald, Art Lead, Booker T. Washington Middle School for the Arts
Our students were fascinated by ballet, a dance form most

of them have never been exposed to. The fact that this
assembly incorporated a story familiar to students made
the performance that much better.
- Tammy, Teacher, St. Leonard Elementary
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Assembly: Keeping the Beat: Multicultural

Influences in American Music and Dance
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Baltimore Dance Crews Project (BDCP) believes

that dance allows students to elevate expectations
of themselves to become successful young
community members who can achieve greatness.
As a co-founder of BDCP, Cynthia Chavez hopes
to not only help students recognize their full
potential, but also to foster positive relationships
to strengthen communities through Hip Hop dance.
Students moonwalk backwards into a 1970s dance club where

they meet Don Campbell and learn how he created the dance
style locking by accident! Through dance, students witness
how overcoming embarrassment can lead to greatness, leaving
students with a sense of confidence. This assembly gets
students grooving as they embrace history and dance.
Grade Level: 1-5
Connections: Character Education, Dance and Movement
Workshop: Hip Hop Dance

Students learn fundamental movements of Hip Hop dance
through a choreographed routine in this dance workshop.
Grade Level: 1-12
Connections: Anti-Bullying, Dance and Movement
Residency: Creating a Funky Classroom Community

Hip Hop dance is a powerful tool that can be used to foster
positive, healthy relationships between students. This dance
residency explores fundamental movements of both Hip Hop
dance and Funk dance styles. Students participate in both
choreography and freestyle to learn the importance of positive
language, encouragement, perseverance, and risk-taking.
Grade Level: 1-12
Connections: Anti-Bullying, Dance and Movement
Skher Brown and the Dancing Warriors

Ensemble b n Capoeira Ensemble
Skher began studying the traditional dancefight art form of Capoeira Angola more than 20
years ago in Salvador, Brazil. As a teacher, he
gains student trust as an authority figure who
is committed to their character development.
With The Dancing Warriors, Skher mesmerizes
audiences, transporting students across the
Atlantic to learn about this unique culture,
dance, and music.
Assembly: Dancing Warriors: An African-Brazilian

Cultural Tradition
Explore how the dance-fight art form of Capoeira Angola
journeyed from its origins in Central Africa to the shores of
South America. Students experience history through a visual
folktale show of spins, kicks, flips, and live music. This assembly
features life lessons for youth, audience participation, and a
finale with student performers.
Grade Level: K-12
Connections: Anti-Bullying, World History
Residency: Capoeira Angola: The Dance-Fight Game

from Africa and Brazil
Capoeira Angola is an African-Brazilian folk art that combines
martial arts, dance, play, music, and performance into a unique
experience. In this residency, students learn to use the
movements of their bodies to create, communicate, and
collaborate. Students also learn to play and sing the music
of Capoeira to express themselves in empowering ways.
Grade Level: K-12
NEW! Residency: Capoeira Speaks: Dancing for

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Over 90 percent of communication is nonverbal, yet most people

receive minimal instruction on how to pick up on the many
silent messages that mediate social and personal relationships.
This residency develops students non-verbal communication
skills through the body language of a unique African-Brazilian
martial arts dance-game called Capoeira Angola.
Grade Level: K-12
NEW! Assembly: Irish Roots And American Branches
Dance China New York

Chinese Dance Ensemble
Dance China New York (DCNY) takes audiences
on a tour of the culture, customs, and dance
heritage of China. The resident company of the
New York Chinese Cultural Center, DCNY is
comprised of award-winning dancers from China
and the U.S. The company transports the audience
to a world of colorful myths, historical drama, and
timeless beautyall within the Chinese landscape.
Assembly: China Patterns

Performed in traditional Chinese costumes, this program
introduces audiences to Chinese culture through traditional
dance and music. China Patterns weaves together language
lessons, historical details, onstage demonstrations, audience
dialogue, and audience participation. Through dance narration,
the program involves the audiences in identifying traits,
customs, and patterns of life illustrated in Chinese dances.
Grade Level: K-12
Footworks Percussive Dance

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Performing live Irish music and dance with their descendant

American styles, Footworks illuminates the American story of
traditions coming from the Old World and meeting others here,
resulting in new traditions. Students learn the powerful role the
Irish played in the shaping of Maryland, the U.S., and American
culture. *This new assembly has an accompanying residency
listed at yamd.org!
Assembly Fee:Single Program - $850
Grade Level: K-12
Connections: World History, American History, Dance and
Movement
Residency: Roots and Rhythm: Exploring the

Cultural Diversity of the United States Through
Traditional Dance
This arts-integrated residency explores the diversity and
commonality of the people of the U.S. Dances and their
histories from different cultures are taught in a fun and inviting
way, bringing students together in rhythms and songs that
build community and connect participants to each other and
to their shared American heritage.
Grade Level: K-12
Connections: World History, American History,
Dance and Movement
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Assembly: Overcoming Embarrassment to Achieve

Greatness
The students really enjoyed the combination of music, dance,

and Afro-Caribbean culture. They loved being able to see dancers
use their bodies to perform [while learning about] where the
art form originated and how it relates to their own history.
- Alana, Teacher, Tench Tilghman Elementary/Middle
Footworks conveys the power and joy of percussive dance while

illuminating the multicultural roots of American music and dance,
including African, European, and Native American traditions.
Live music and an exciting array of percussive dances are
performed, including step dance, gumboot dance, tap, clogging,
and hamboning, along with inspiring audience participation.
Assembly Fee: Single Program: $800
Back-to-Back Program: $1,050
Grade Level: K-12
Connections: World History, American History, Dance
and Movement
ROSTER OF ARTISTS: DANCE
NEW! Baltimore Dance Crews Project

Hip Hop Dance
Footworks is internationally renowned for their

theatre and festival productions. Artistic Director
Eileen Carson is an NEA Choreography Fellow
and two-time Maryland State Arts Council
Individual Artist Award recipient. Committed
to arts in education for over 35 years,
Footworks brings a wealth of experience and
skill to programming in the Maryland Schools.
Footworks combined top-notch performances with in-depth
cultural connections and audience participation. Our students
were engaged and wanted to dance their way out of the
cafeteria! - Jessica, Teacher, Oakdale Elementary
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Quynn is a multi-award winning performing

artist, choreographer, and author. As the 2014
recipient of the Maryland State Arts Council
Individual Artist Award for Dance: Choreography,
Quynn has performed tap dance on national and
international stages including The Kennedy
Center and International Festival de Cajon
in Lima, Peru. Quynn is also the co-director of
SOLE Defined, a percussive dance company.
Illstyle and Peace Productions

Hip Hop Dance Ensemble
Illstyle and Peace Productions affiliations
and performing credits include Crew Scanner
Boyz, Will Smith, and LL Cool J. Illstyle is a
multicultural, mixed-gender dance company
whose work focuses on the movement and spirit
of Hip Hop. The company delivers a positive
message of individual expression to worldwide
audiences young and old.
Assembly: NO Bullying, STOP Bullying:

Lets Be Friends!
This high-energy assembly teaches students contemporary and
old school Hip Hop moves and valuable lessons about positivity,
fairness, acceptance, and communication. Illstyle acts out
scenarios that place two school groups against one another.
With the help of a dedicated teacher, the students soon come
together, discovering that they are more alike than different.
Grade Level: K-12
Assembly: The History of Hip Hop

This assembly brings the history of Hip Hop dance to life,
through interactive demonstration, jaw-dropping dance,
audience participation, and a compelling Q&A. Students learn
about the positive aspects of Hip Hop art and culture, the
technical elements of this dance form, and its history.
Grade Level: K-12
Connections: American History, Dance and Movement
NEW! Assembly: Hip Hop Added Up!

Using movement, patterns, and complex rhythms, Illstyle
explains math concepts in a fun and engaging way. They cover
addition, subtraction, multiplication, and fractions, and help
kids associate positive messages with mathematics. Illstyle
believes knowledge is power, and dedicate this show
to inspiring a love of learning math with a creative twist.
Grade Level: 3-8
Connections: Math, Dance and Movement
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Assembly: Wheres Your Rhythm?

This assembly shares Quynns personal journey through tap
dance. This interactive and rhythmic performance shares the
traditions and history of the American art form of Tap dance
with Quynns personal journey of perseverance to overcome
challenges through dance. The performance combines dance
and music with storytelling to inspire and impact students
through rhythmic expression.
Grade Level: 1-12
Residency: Wheres Your Rhythm?

Students enjoy learning ways to create their own rhythm
with tap dance. Students learn basic tap steps and explore
the elements of dance and music. Team building and
collaboration are important principles within the residency.
As a group, students showcase their own choreography in
a culminating performance at their school.
Grade Level: 1-12
The kids were so engaged and [Quynns] enthusiasm is

totally contagious!- Ingrid, Teacher, Beltsville Academy
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NRITYA features Indian Classical dancers

Lakshmi Swaminathan and Lavanya Thamire.
Nritya, in the Indian dance vocabulary, means
expressive dance. Indian myths introduce students
to a new culture with rich traditions while
identifying the shared commonalities. NRITYA
aims to reinforce that love and passion for dance
is universal, even if the language is different.
PHOTO: Steve Johnson
Anna Menendez presented a beautiful performance. Our students

were enthralled, educated, and entertained. Ms. Menendez
strikes the perfect balance between explanation and performance.
- Anne, Teacher, Bryn Mawr School
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Classical Spanish Dancer
Anna is a dancer and choreographer who studied
extensively in Spain. She was the recipient of the
Artists Fellowship award from the DC Commission
on the Arts and Humanities for excellence in
Flamenco in 2003. She has performed with the
La Truco Flamenco dance company in Spain,
and appeared with the Baltimore Symphony
Orchestra.
Assembly: La Fiesta del Baile

Anna engages students in her masterful performance of
Spanish dance and Flamenco, while exposing them to how
rhythm expresses emotions. Students learn basic Spanish
vocabulary, map skills to locate and identify various Spanishspeaking countries, and gain an appreciation for Spanish
culture and traditional dance.
Grade Level: K-12
Connections: Dance and Movement, European History
Residency: Literacy through Dance: Exploring

Metaphor through Flamenco
This residency reinforces the concept of metaphor through
dance, rhythm, and song. Students learn how to decipher the
metaphorical meaning of a Flamenco song and how rhythm and
tempo support its meaning. This residency can be taught in
English or Spanish and can connect to history, creative writing,
or social studies.
Grade Level: K-12
Connections: Dance and Movement

Assembly: Rhythms of India

Arriving in stunning costumes, Lakshmi and Lavanya introduce
students to the different nuances of South Indian Classical
dance forms, Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi. They gracefully
integrate technical dance with storytelling and bring interpretive
traditional Indian dances, as well as folk tales, to life in this
dance assembly.
Grade Level: K-12
Workshop: Rhythms of India

In this interactive workshop, students are taught the basic
choreography and history of three types of Indian Dance:
Folk, Classical, and Bollywood.
Grade Level: K-12
NYTRIA gave our students a wonderful introduction to

traditional dance from India and to storytelling through dance!
This was just what we want for our cultural arts offerings
great storytelling, colorful, kinetic, musicallovely!
- Christine, Teacher, Monocacy Elementary
They were fantastic. Our eighth graders were hanging on

every word and watching every move!
- Kelly, Music Teacher, Arbutus Middle
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ROSTER OF ARTISTS: DANCE
NEW! Quynn Johnson

Tap Dancer
NEW! Residency: Addressing emotions and texts

through dance
Art can be created out of personal or group suffering and its
creation can serve as a coping mechanism. Flamenco music,
song, and dance grew from the suffering of gypsies in southern
Spain. In this same way, Night was written by Elie Wiesel to
express the horrors he experienced during the Holocaust.
Students use elements of dance to interpret emotions of
different passages from Night.
Grade Level: 9-12
Connections: Dance and Movement, European History
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Sankofa Dance Theater

African Dance Ensemble
VISUAL ARTS
Sankofa is a national nonprofit arts organization

devoted to presenting world-class, authentic
African art in dance and music. Sankofa means
to learn from the past in an effort to build for the
future. Sankofa reaches into the rich legacy of
African culture and history to move toward
greater awareness for the community-at-large.
Assembly: Village Dance

Traditionally, African art forms are woven into the fabric of
day-to-day life. Dance is a big part of life in an African village.
The theme for this assembly is the reasons why we dance.
It paints a picture of the West African culture against a colorful
backdrop of traditional African music, song, and dance.
Grade Level: K-12
This residency is an introduction to African culture through
music, movement, and folkways for the purpose of creating
intercultural respect, understanding, and tolerance. Residency
workshops provide young people with a positive and safe
environment to build self-expression and self-esteem,
encourage confidence, improve communication, and develop
conflict resolution skills and personal discipline.
Grade Level: K-12
Connections: Dance and Movement, World History,
21st Century Skills
The most outstanding component of the performance

was the high level of student engagement. The students
were very excited and enjoyed participating. I would
love to have Sankofa Dance Theater perform at my
school each year.
- Tonette, Arts Integration
Coach, Mary Ann
Winterling Elementary
Valerie Branch Dance Ensemble

Modern Dance Ensemble
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Valerie has captivated students through dance

from South Africa to Grenada, and throughout
the U.S. The ensemble introduces students to
contemporary dance while exploring how to create
and sustain relationships with peers, family, and
communities. Students consider solutions to
problems and how they can use their bodies to
effectively communicate.
Assembly: The People We Meet and the Friends We Keep

This contemporary dance performance focuses on creating
and sustaining healthy relationships between peers, family
members, the new people we meet, and those within our
surrounding communities. Audience members have an
interactive performance experience as they are invited to
think about solutions to problems between friends and
explore body movements for self-expression.
Residency: Exploring, Creating, and Dancing with

Our Friends!
In this residency, students learn the difference between nonlocomotor and locomotor movements and various movement
patterns. They share ideas and create a dance with movement
patterns by working together in pairs and groups. Students
are encouraged to explore new ways to move their bodies with
support from their friends, teacher, and teaching artist.
Grade Level: K-5
b n Felting Artist
Katherine brings the centuries-old art form of

felting to students. Comprised of sculpting loose
wool into solid shapes and murals, felting is an
ideal medium for broadening students perception of
visual art. Katherine has been integrating fabrics
and fibers into her art for more than 20 years.
Residency: The Felted Vessel
After observing vessels from many cultures, students use
wet-felting techniques to link loose fibers into a solid form
around a tennis ball. Once dry, the forms are cut in two, the ball
removed, and a small dish with a lid remains. Students then
embellish with embroidery needles, using stitching and beading.
Grade Level: 1-8
Residency: The Felted Mural

In this visual arts residency, students work with both wet- and
needle-felting techniques to develop individual elements of a
larger, multi-paneled scene that can be hung in the school after
completion. Students learn how to take loose wool and use
friction and water, as well as specially-designed needles, to
link the fibers, develop imagery, and add details.
Grade Level: 4-8
Connections: Engineering, Environmental Science, Language Arts
Residency: Felted Story Quilt

After an examination of the narrative paintings in Jacob Lawrences
Migration series, students create individual needle-felted
squares depicting part of a story or historic event. Working
collaboratively to use imagery as narrative, students retell the
story with the assembly of the squares into wall quilts.
Grade Level: 4-8
Connections: Engineering, Environmental Science, Language Arts
I was looking for ways to make learning tangible in my classroom.

I wanted a transdisciplinary project that would engage my
students and plug into my existing curriculum without replacing
it. FutureMakers met all of these expectations and more.
- Andria, Teacher, Harford County Public Schools
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Sculpture and Design
FutureMakers is a team of STEAM experts
who bend the boundaries of art and technology
through engineering, design, and hands-on
exploration. Young makers and educators
imagine, plan, and create original inventions
with traditional tools, cutting edge technology,
and a rich array of materials. We bring the
makerspace to you.
Residency: Its Alive! Kinetic Creature Lab
Young makers invent kinetic electromechanical sculpture with
encoded personalities! Using the engineering design process,
students draw coded sketches, decode peer projects, gather
creature data, and bring their designs to life with motors and
LED lights. All creatures go home after a culminating creature
dance party!
Grade Level: 1-8
Workshop: Drawing Machines

In this single-session design challenge, young makers invent
wiggling electrical creatures that draw fantastic geometric
patterns. You and your students use engineering and design
thinking to make a creature stand, its motor spin, and LEDs glow.
Each student creates a working, take-home drawing machine.
Grade Level: 1-8
This residency [with Katherine] had a great impact on our

students because they were able to fully understand the subject
matter and were able to get passionate about the topics.
- Laurie, Teacher, Glenwood Middle
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Residency: Sankofa Youth Residency
Katherine Dilworth
ROSTER OF ARTISTS: DANCE / VISUAL ARTS
Valerie is the most organized and passionate artist I have had the
pleasure of working with. I love incorporating art into my lessons
because it engages the students and helps them to learn, not only
curriculum content, but also real life skills. - Kerri, Teacher, Seven
Oaks Elementary
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John is a Master Screen Painter who shares

the history and techniques of this Baltimore art
form and how art can express ideas, feelings,
and meaning. His programs can connect to any
curriculum and can include small screen projects
to 60-foot-long screen murals which stay at your
school for years to come.
Residency: Baltimore Screen Painting
NEW! Mia Halton

Visual Artist
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Mia uses a variety of materials and techniques

when she explores the questions addressed in
her work, but painting and printmaking are her
primary media. Mia has taught many different
kinds of people in a wide variety of settings, most
recently at the Maryland Institute College of Art
and the Baltimore Design School.
What an amazing experience! Our students were engaged

and excited to learn about this art form. The final product far
exceeded our expectations.
- Stacy, Principal, South Shore Elementary
Residency: Collaborative Stitching: Connecting and

Inventing with Needle and Thread
In this residency, students create with the familiar materials of
fabric and thread. Students experience the art of embroidery
(drawing with thread) and/or applique (collaging fabric on
fabric). The classroom transforms into a handwork studio,
allowing students to work on an individual piece to take home
and a collaborative textile for their school.
Grade Level: K-12
Connections: 21st Century Skills, History, Math
Residency: Transformative Textiles: Weaving

Together Math, Science, and Social Studies
In this residency, students learn basic weaving, an art practiced
for 30,000 years. Students have the chance to weave an
individual piece and a collaborative piece for the school.
Weaving connects to core standards from math and science
to history and literature. Many weaving materials are recycled,
making this an experience in sustainability as well.
Grade Level: K-12
Connections: 21st Century Skills, History, Math
My students and I absolutely loved working with Pam. During her

residency, we integrated counting, arrays, and spatial reasoning,
as well as core artistic skills like experimentation, planning, and
developing conversations between pieces.
- Shane, Teacher, The Green School of Baltimore
The concept for the canvas mural is determined by the school

and students. The finished artwork is displayed permanently
at the school, a lasting reminder of the residency. Students
collaboratively create a design that showcases their individual
interpretations of the theme. Students are introduced to
beginning design theory and to the basics of using acrylic paints.
Grade Level: 3-12
Connections: 21st Century Skills, Visual Arts
Residency: Paint! Glorious Paint!
A great program that truly integrates art into academics. It is

not time away from teaching but rather cross curricular that
helps create the whole child.
- Laura, Teacher, Calvin Rodwell Elementary
Amanda Pellerin
Ceramic Artist
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Amanda has had a passion for the arts, especially

clay, since the age of 15. She specializes in
handmade tile murals and clay sculptures and
has 20 years of experience in teaching both
children and adults. Amanda has been a workshop
presenter for the Walters Art Gallery, Baltimore
Clayworks, and arts integration professional
development sessions.
Curriculum concepts transform into inspiration as Amanda links
your objectives and standards in this residency. Amanda is able
to custom design the project based on the classroom teachers
needs. Students have the opportunity to participate in planning
and designing the mural content, creating handmade tile from
raw clay, using underglaze, tile layout, and cementing and
grouting.
Grade Level: K-12
NEW! Residency: Brilliant Birds! Sculpting and

Painting like an Ornithologist
Following on the heels of the masters, students experiment with

the properties of paint. They are introduced to the vocabulary and
art history related to the techniques being studied. Brushes,
Q-tips, twigs, and other tools are used to deliver the paint to a
variety of surfaces including paper, wood, and canvas.
Grade Level: 3-12
Students use field guides and various texts to research about the
diversity of birds. Each student selects and creates a sculpture
based on research and pictures. Amanda leads the group
through the process of creating an armature, and using coil, slab,
and pinch techniques to bring their brilliant bird to realization.
Grade Level: 3-5
Connections: 21st Century Skills, Environmental Science
Residency: Why Just Have One?
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Pams personal work includes embroidery,

appliqu, drawing, collage, quilting, printmaking,
and assemblage. Her visual art residencies
transform classrooms into collaborative
handwork studios where students can both
practice new skills and play creatively with
materials, all the while learning about other
cultures, math, literacy, science, and history.
Residency: Handmade Tile and Mosaic Murals
Residency: Say it Loud and See it Big!
Used by artists since the 1600s, monotype printmaking is

made by drawing or painting onto a smooth, non-absorbent
surface. The material is transferred from there onto the paper.
Students work with themes as they explore this multi-faceted,
surprise-filled medium. In relief printing, parts of the plate are
carved away, leaving the exposed areas to be printed.
Grade Level: 3-12
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Mia displayed incredible enthusiasm and positivity while

working with the students. She shined the brightest when
working one-on-one with them. You could clearly see how she
truly enjoyed sharing her art and talent with the students.
- Rebecca, Teacher, Maryland City Elementary
Screen painting is a unique folk art that started in Baltimore

in 1913. In this residency, students learn the history,
techniques, and functionality of the art form. Screen
painting images can be created from observation, memory,
or imagination and is a perfect medium to connect to
classroom curriculum.
Grade Level: 1-12
Pam Negrin
Visual Artist
ROSTER OF ARTISTS: VISUAL ARTS
John Iampieri
Screen Painter
NEW! Residency: Principles of Tile Design
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Using pattern, repetition, contrast, and balance students create

original designs for tile. Amanda leads your group in drafting,
designing, editing, and creating original design that is produced
by students in multiples on handmade clay tiles. Fired tiles may
be mounted onto panels and completed with colored grout.
Grade Level: 5-9
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MEDIA &
DIGITAL ARTS
Danyett did an outstanding job working with the students
and staff to create a long-lasting mural that is appreciated by
anyone who visits the school.
- Chris, Teacher, Matthew A. Henson Elementary
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Illustrator and Muralist
Residency: Mexican Muralism and Los Tres Grandes

(The Three Great Ones)
Learn how Latin American artists used murals as political
messages by converting public spaces into vibrant history
lessons and social commentary. Be inspired to create figurative
mobile murals reflecting todays society and its immediate
concerns. Students create a lasting legacy that will linger as an
incentive to awaken civic responsibility in all participants.
Grade Level: 5-12
Connections: Character Education, Latin American History
Residency: Imagine It! An Art Book of Your Own

Students brainstorm ideas for original character development,
settings, and story plots in this residency. While collaborating
with peers, students utilize problem-solving skills to develop
storyboards and a variety of innovative methods to illustrate
and bind their own art book. Activities culminate in a book
signing and dedication of final works to the classroom library.
Grade Level: 3-8
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Rebecca is an artist, educator, and community

organizer. Rebeccas videos and performances
have been exhibited and acclaimed internationally.
As an experienced and dedicated teaching artist,
Rebecca has facilitated workshops in community
art centers, public schools, and family therapy
centers. Her project-based lessons impact students
and their community beyond the classroom.
Residency: Animated Dreams
In this stop-motion animation residency, students use visual
arts, reading, and writing to create interpretive videos of their
dreams. Students write, shoot, and star in their own animated
shorts. Students learn about the interpretation of dreams from
different cultures and practice finding meaning and themes in
their own dreams.
Grade Level: 3-12
Connections: Creative Writing, Literacy
This stop motion animation residency gave my students a new

way and method for conveying their learning. Students who were
not usually engaged in classwork were able to find a new niche.
- Katie, Teacher, Commodore John Rodgers Elementary/Middle
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Photographer and Visual Artist
Residency: Where Im From: Identity Expressed

Through Film
For Christina, photography and visual art began

as a hobby and then became a profession and
her reason for wanting to teach. She taught
photography and art for nearly 10 years and
recently obtained a Masters in Leadership and
Teaching. As a teaching artist, she empowers
students to express themselves through imagery.
In this residency, students explore personal and collective

identity as expressed through poetry, photography, film,
and audio recording. Students work cooperatively to produce
a Where Im From video poem that illuminates who they are
and the communities that they are from, while introducing
students to digital art and technology. Artist provides all
necessary technology.
Grades: 3-12
Residency: Literacy Through Photography

Using a concept called literacy through photography, students
take photographs of objects that represent who they are. The
experience of taking the photographs, as well as the final product,
serve as inspiration for the students as they write descriptive
responses about how the objects relate to their identity.
Grade Level: K-12
Residency: The Arcimboldo Effect:

Whimsical Mixed Media Self Portraits
The mystical and fantastical characteristics of Renaissance
painter Giuseppe Arcimboldos works serve as the inspiration
for this visual arts residency. Students create a self-portrait
expressing their identity through the use of symbolism and
mixed media techniques.
Grade Level: K-12
Kevin Gift b n Pianist and Music Producer

NEW! Assembly: Whats your Musivation?
Students are taken on an interactive guided tour of many of the
technological tools that Kevin uses to manipulate and produce
sound in a 21st Century sonic environment. The relationships
and ties between music and emotions are pondered and
explored. Artist provides all necessary technology.
Grade Level: K-12
Connections: Language Arts, Math, Physical Science
Residency: Whats your Musivation?

During this residency, students explore mood and motivation
through music. This flexible program can be customized to
integrate into various subject areas, such as math, science,
and language arts. Students have the opportunity to record
individual tracks of audio using technology and instruments to
mix and produce a track. Artist provides all necessary technology.
Grade Level: K-12
Connections: Language Arts, Math, Physical Science
To read Kevins bio and about his other programs, see Page 16.
Residency: The Grass is Greener on the Other Side:

Cultural Connections through Film
In this residency, students use proverbs and popular expressions
to produce a short film that draws connections between diverse
cultures. Students identify and interpret proverbs from various
ethnic cultures, then reflect upon American culture to develop
a storyline that captures the meaning of the proverb. Finally,
students dramatize and film their storyline. Artist provides all
necessary technology.
Grades: 3-12
Connections: World History, Creative Writing
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DanyettMrs. Dis an author, illustrator, and

community artist who ignites her students
imaginations and motivation to read, write, and
draw. Committed to introducing youth to the
visual arts, Danyett is currently writing and
illustrating her first graphic novel, A Fly Girls
Travel Journal, encouraging learners of all ages
to find and express their personal stories in
imaginative ways.
Rebecca Brawner
Digital Animator
Ras Tre Subira is an award-winning photographer/

filmmaker and educator with more than 12 years
of experience teaching and producing films with
youth of all ages. His programs combine
photography, videography, creative writing,
storytelling, and acting to create youth-led
edutainment programs that explore issues
of identity, environment, culture, and youth
leadership.
ROSTER OF ARTISTS: VISUAL ARTS / MEDIA & DIGITAL ARTS
NEW! Ras Tre b n Photographer/Filmmaker
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Take Note
PRICING
The fees listed with each program description reflect YA underwriting support and are approved from July 2015 through June
2017. All fees are subject to change without notice. YA reserves
the right to negotiate a higher fee for any program taking place
on weekends, in the evening, or for the general public.
CONFIRM AND PREPARE

FOR THE PROGRAM
Confirmation will be sent to you within 10 days of scheduling

and is considered to be a binding, legal document that serves as
the invoice/contract and provides important information regarding
the program. Failure to return a signed confirmation does not
constitute cancellation of the original verbal agreement.
Please advise the necessary school personnel of the technical
requirements listed in the confirmation and of any special notes.
If you do not receive your confirmation within 10 days, please
notify our office immediately.
PAYMENT AND EVALUATIONS
A 50% deposit is required for all programs within 15 days of

receiving confirmation. Balances are due on or before the
program date. YA reserves the right to cancel any program
for which payment has not been received. Please do not give
payment to YA artists. A late fee of $20 accruing monthly will
be applied to outstanding invoices. For your convenience, YA
accepts MasterCard and Visa.
Please make checks payable to:

Young Audiences of Maryland, Inc.
Baltimore, MD 21218
You will receive a program evaluation email after
the program. Your valuable feedback ensures the
quality of our programs and services.
BE PREPARED
It is a YA policy that a teacher or other school

employee be present in the room or in the
performance area at all times during the program.
Artists have the right to refuse to conduct a
program if a staff member is not in attendance.
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PUBLICITY AND DOCUMENTATION
All artists and ensembles listed in YAs resource guide are YA

performers, and must be advertised as such in all publicity.
DISABILITY AND ACCOMMODATION
YA is committed to creating an inclusive environment in all

of its programming and is dedicated to providing reasonable
accommodations for youth of all abilities. Requests for
accommodations must be mentioned at the time of booking.
TRAVEL CHARGES
For assembly programs, schools will be charged for mileage if

the artist is based in a county different from the one in which the
school is located. Travel distance is calculated from county seat
to county seat, and the mileage fee is based on the Federal rate.
Ensembles with three or more members will require additional
travel costs. For residencies and other programs, mileage is
calculated using the exact distance travelled door-to-door.
Contact YA to confirm a specific mileage fee. Depending on the
distance traveled, housing and meals or a supplemental per
diem to cover these costs may be required.
CANCELLATIONS/RESCHEDULING
Rescheduling or cancellation on the part of YA or the artist due to

illness, inclement weather, or other unforeseen circumstances will
entitle the school to either reschedule the event or use a substitute
ensemble (subject to the ensembles availability).
Programs cancelled by a school or community
at any time after the written confirmation is sent
are subject to full or partial payment.
THANK YOU
to the following supporters who made a gift between July 2013 and June 2014.
$50,000+
$1,000 - $4,999
Jacob & Hilda Blaustein Foundation

Dr. Don Abrams & Jason Kissel

Adam & Sheelagh Allston
Anonymous
Jack & Dolores Antwerpen
Al Ballard
David & Mona Brown
Bill & Candice Buckner
Campbell Foundation
Virginia Campbell
Jennifer Carr
Coale, Pripstein & Associates
Community Foundation of Howard County
Ken Davies
Chris & Laura Doherty
Ben Evans & Stacie Sanders Evans
Greg & Christine Fahlund
Cecil & Sheryl Flamer
Harry L. Gladding Foundation
Lee & Brenda Heikkinen
Jack & Joy Heyrman
Alan Hoff & Trisha Frick
Hogan Lovells US LLP
Hot August Blues & Roots Festival Donors
Dave Holmes & Bonnie Aubuchon
Howard Energy Inc.
Scott & Cindy Johnson
Katz, Abosch, Windesheim, Gershman & Freedman, P.A.
Mort & Barbara Kesler
Robert & Stephanie Kimmons
Kramon & Graham, PA
Paul & Barbara Lee
LifeBridge Health
Fred & Alison Lohr Family Fund
Tim Mace & Bobbi Young-Mace
Bill Magruder & Azam Khan, Long & Foster Realtors
Cecil & Tracy Martin
J. Michael & Aida Martin
M&T Bank
Ober|Kaler
Randy Osteen
Richard & Virginia Patterson
Terry & Scott Peterson
Eric Pripstein
Mark Robinson & Kathy Dryden
Rosenberg Martin Greenberg, LLP
Michael & Jennifer Sachs
Tom & Julie Sessa
Sigmund & Barbara Shapiro
Matt & Denise Sobocinski
Michael & Susan Stein
Kimberly Stokes
Target Corporation
Steven & Kathleen Terle
Drs. Sean Tunis & Nancy Kass
Wells Fargo
Susan A. & Paul C. Wolman Jr. Fund
Womble, Carlyle, Sandridge & Rice
$25,000 - $49,999
William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund
Hoffberger Family Philanthropies
Louis B. II & Josephine L. Kohn Family Foundation
Joseph & Harvey Meyerhoff Family Charitable Funds
PNC Foundation
The Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Foundation
$10,000 - $24,999
Henry & Ruth Blaustein Rosenberg Foundation
BGE
GEICO Philanthropic Foundation
Lois & Philip Macht Family Philanthropic Fund
Transamerica Foundation - Baltimore
$5,000 - $9,999
Richard & Rosalee C. Davison Foundation
Diane Markman
Seawall Development Company, LLC
The Sheridan Foundation
Sylvan/Laureate Foundation
Alison Rose Tunis Fund of The Baltimore
David & Christine Wallace
If you support arts-in-education programs and want to ensure they

are available to all schools and communities, please call 410-837-7577
and let us assist you with making a gift to YA!
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Gayle Danley
Slam Poet
Diana Saez b n
Choral Conductor
Many know Gayle Danley

as an International Slam
Poet Champion and former
YA National Artist of the
Year. Gayle has turned her
pain and joy, courage and optimism into pages
and pages of slam poetry that she shares
onstage and in the classroom with children all
over the country. Gayle has chosen to focus her
work on children who have suffered personal
trauma. Her work has been featured in major
media outlets including, 60 Minutes, TED-Ed,
The Washington Post, The Baltimore Sun, and
The New York Times.
Diana Saez is a leading

specialist in the field of
Latin American music and
an accomplished choral
conductor. Diana is the
founder and artistic director of Coral Cantigas,
the only chamber choir in the Washington
DC-area dedicated to the performance of choral
music from Spain, Latin America, and the
Caribbean. Diana is masterful at teaching
story through song and empowers teachers to
do the same.
PD & Residency: Reading in Song
Marquee Brass
Brass Ensemble
Residency: Talk to Me
Scott Patterson
Pianist
Scott Pattersons blend

of classical, soul, and rock
music is futuristic and
luxuriant. His space-themed
compositions inspire
audiences to press beyond the limits of their
imagination. Pittsburgh Tribune-Review describes
Pattersons playing as, a masterly blend of
virtuosity, singing style, and beautiful voicing.
Marquee Brass brings

together five virtuoso
musicians who deliver
unforgettable concerts
for students of all grade
levels, merging masterful technique, original
arrangements, imaginative presentation,
and great storytelling.
Assembly: Sound(s) of Music
Assembly: Outer Space Improvisations
Assembly: Paths of Music


Hua Hua Zhang

Chinese Calligraphy
Hua Hua Zhang is a
celebrated artist, performer,
and educator working in the
ancient Chinese art of calligraphy. She has performed
internationally and received many prestigious
honors and awards. Hua Hua will introduce
students to Chinese culture through the art form
of calligraphy, which occupies a distinguished
position in the field of traditional Chinese arts.
Residency: Introducing Chinese Calligraphy
Peabody Opera
Theatre Opera Ensemble
Peabody Opera Theatre
has been bringing enjoyable,
family-friendly opera into
the community for nearly 20
years. Students will be taken
on a musical journey in this unique production
that includes full-color set and costumes.
Assembly: Papageno!
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE, P.2 SERVICES WE OFFER, P.4 FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES, P.6 GETTING STARTED, P.7 MARYLAND WOLF TRAP: EARLY LEARNING THROUGH THE ARTS, P.8
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, P.9 ARTISTS AND PROGRAMS, P.10 TAKE NOTE, P.40 OUR SUPPORTERS, P.41 PEABODY INSTITUTE PARTNERSHIP, P.41
CHECK OUT OUR
THANK YOU
BRINGING OPERA AND

CHAMBER PERFORMANCES
INTO MARYLAND SCHOOLS
A New Partnership between
to the following supporters who made a gift between

July 2014 and June 2015.
$50,000+
$1,000 - $4,999
Jacob and Hilda Blaustein Foundation

Kevin and Sally Abell

Adam and Sheelagh Allston
Rolf and Lisa Arnesen
Al Ballard
Neal and Winnie Borden
David and Mona Brown
Jennifer Burdick
Virginia Campbell
The Campbell Foundation
Jennifer Carr
Colleen Cashill
Ken Davies
Mary Dickie
Christopher and Laura Doherty
Bill Eberhart
Greg and Christine Fahlund
Cecil and Sheryl Flamer
Denise Galambos
Dr. Nancy Grasmick
The Harry L. Gladding Foundation
Lee and Brenda Heikkinen
Jack and Joy Heyrman
Alan Hoff and Trisha Frick
Dave Holmes and Bonnie Aubuchon
Hot August Blues & Roots Festival donors
Scott and Cindy Johnson
Mort and Barbara Kesler
Robert and Stephanie Kimmons
Jason Kissel and Dr. Don Abrams
Mitchell and Barbara Krebs
LifeBridge Health
Diane Markman
Cecil and Tracy Martin
Michael and Aida Martin
Maureen Orth
Terry and Scott Peterson
Kiatisak Plooksawasdi and
Dr. Natalie Sukontasup
Rosenberg Martin Greenberg LLP
Michael and Jennifer Sachs
Ben Evans and Stacie Sanders Evans
Stanley Scherr and Bill Magruder
Tom and Julie Sessa
Sigmund and Barbara Shapiro
Matt and Denise Sobocinski
Megan Sparks
Virginia Sperry
Peter Thompson
Three Seas, Inc.
Mary Jean and Oliver Travers Foundation
in honor of Alan Hoff and Trish Frick
Drs. Sean Tunis and Nancy Kass
Wells Fargo
John Williams
Wolman Family Foundation
$25,000 - $49,999
Louis B. II and Josephine L. Kohn Family
Foundation
PNC Bank
The Joseph and Harvey Meyerhoff Family
Charitable Funds
$10,000 - $24,999
BGE
The Henry and Ruth Blaustein Rosenberg
Foundation
The Dresher Foundation
The Macht Fund of THE ASSOCIATED
Transamerica Foundation-Baltimore
David and Chris Wallace
Young Audiences, Inc.
$5,000 - $9,999
Alison Rose Tunis Fund of
The Baltimore Community Foundation
Anonymous
Bill and Candice Buckner
Kevin and Tea Carnell
Porter and Lisa Dawson
Hogan Lovells
George B. Todd Fund of the Mid-Shore
Randy Osteen
Eric Pripstein
Mark Robinson and Kathy Dryden
If you support arts-in-education programs and

want to ensure they are available to all schools
and communities, please call 410-837-7577 and let
us assist you in making a gift to YA!
Gifts of any amount are appreciated. For a full

list of donors, please see our Annual Report
online at yamd.org/annualreport
and Young Audiences

In Baltimore in 1950, Nina Collier founded
the Young Musicians Series, a live, chamber
music series performed in Baltimore-area
schools, out of concern that young people
were completing school and living their lives
without ever having heard a live performance
by a professional musician. This experimental
series marked the beginning of Young
Audiences of Maryland (YA), the nations
largest and oldest arts-in-education network.
Since its founding in 1857 as the first major
intellectual and arts center in an American
city, the Peabody Institute has remained one
of the countrys most prestigious conservatories
of music, training generations of leading
performers, composers, and teachers.
We are excited to announce that YA and
Peabody are coming together to bring
classical music and opera into the lives and
classrooms of more students than either
organization can do alone. We are thrilled
to offer these interactive music programs,
presented by professional Peabody instrumentalists, singers, and performers, to our
schools and community sites:
PEABODY OPERA THEATRE

PAPAGENO!
Papageno! is a shortened version of the
timeless tale of The Magic Flute as told from
the perspective of the endearing Papageno,
the Bird Man himself. The production is fully
costumed and staged and cast entirely of
Peabody Conservatory students with Peabody Opera Department faculty serving as its
artistic and music directors.
MARQUEE BRASS
Sound(s) Of Music & Paths Of Music
Marquee Brass brings together five virtuoso
musicians who deliver unforgettable concerts
for students of all grade levels. Merging
masterful technique, original arrangements,
imaginative presentation, and great storytelling,
Marquee Brasss two assembly programs,
Sound(s) of Music and Paths of Music, bring
the art of brass music into a new, exciting light.
To schedule a program, visit www.yamd.org

or call 410.837.7577.
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BOARD MEMBERS
Young Audiences / Arts for Learning
Thomas J. Sessa, President

Sheelagh M. Allston, Vice President
Eric M. Pripstein, Treasurer
Randy Osteen, Secretary
Lisa Arnesen
Gregory Blake
Bill Buckner
Candice Buckner
Tea Carnell
Colleen Cashill
Sonya Hannan
Alan Hoff
E. Scott Johnson
Barbara Kesler
Lois Mark
Cecil Martin
Julie Medalis
Laurie Michael
Suzanne B. Owens
Catherine Pierre
Kiati Plooksawasdi
Mark Robinson
Chris Wallace
John C. Williams

Baltimore, Maryland 21218
2016-17 RESOURCE GUIDE
410.837.7577
fa x : 410.837.7579
e m ai l : info@yamd.org
we b: www.yamd.org
ph on e :
YOUNG AUDIENCES
STAFF
ASSEMBLIES WORKSHOPS RESIDENCIES EARLY LEARNING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Stacie Sanders Evans

Executive Director
Jennifer Andiorio
Chief Development Officer
Pat Cruz
Chief Innovation Officer
Kurtis Donnelly
Chief Operating Officer
Kristina Berdan
Arts Integration Specialist
Liz Bonner
Districts: Garrett, Allegany, Harford, Anne
Arundel, and Baltimore City
I always turn to YA first.

YA artists never fail to produce
high-quality workshops and shows.
YA makes my job easier.
Monique Cox
Program Director
Nora Dennehy
Districts: Prince Georges, Cecil, Kent, Queen
Annes, Caroline, Talbot, Dorchester, and
Baltimore City
Monica, Arts Immersion Coach,

Pocomoke Middle School
MUSIC! THEATRE!
MEDIA & DIGITAL ARTS!
VISUAL ARTS! DANCE!
Lisa Fritsch
Communications Manager
Liz Galuardi
Senior Program and School Relationship
Coordinator
Districts: Frederick, Somerset, Wicomico,
Worcester, and Baltimore City
Micaela Gramelis
Grants and Annual Gala Manager
Jessica Hutchinson
Office and Volunteer Manager
Natalya Khazan
Finance Director
Ingrid Murray
Grants and Annual Fund Coordinator
Emily Norris
Senior Special Projects Coordinator
Cat Sachse
Program and Education Assistant
Emily Shearer
Executive Assistant
Katie Sill
Districts: Carroll, Baltimore County, Calvert,
St. Marys, and Baltimore City
Sally Slingluff
Development Coordinator
Jan Wuenschell
Bookkeeper
ABOUT YOUNG AUDIENCES/

ARTS FOR LEARNING
We envision a Maryland where every student is immersed in opportunities
to imagine, create, and realize their full potential through the arts. Young
Audiences / Arts for Learning annually partners with 450 schools and
community organizations in all 24 Maryland school districts providing more
than 183,000 studentsfrom pre-K to grade 12with over 233,000 hours
of learning in and through the arts. Just like our youth need to have good
nutrition on a daily basis to thrive, they also need to have their daily serving
of the arts to excel. Are you concerned about the level of arts in your childs
education? If so, please contact us.
PROGRAMS
FOR ALL
PRE-K, ELEMENTARY,
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL

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Thomas J. Sessa, President

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ASSEMBLIES WORKSHOPS RESIDENCIES EARLY LEARNING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Stacie Sanders Evans

I always turn to YA first.

Monica, Arts Immersion Coach,

ABOUT YOUNG AUDIENCES/

Many know Gayle Danley

Diana Saez is a leading

Scott Pattersons blend

Marquee Brass brings

Assembly: Outer Space Improvisations

Assembly: Paths of Music

Assembly Fee: Single Program - $360

Assembly Fee: Single Program - $1000

Hua Hua Zhang

CHECK OUT OUR

BRINGING OPERA AND

to the following supporters who made a gift between

Jacob and Hilda Blaustein Foundation

Kevin and Sally Abell

If you support arts-in-education programs and

Gifts of any amount are appreciated. For a full

and Young Audiences

PEABODY OPERA THEATRE

To schedule a program, visit www.yamd.org

TRANSFORMING LIVES & EDUCATION THROUGH THE ARTS

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE......................................................... P.2

P.11 Ball in the House

P.20 Chris August b n

P.29 Ballet Theatre of

Visit yamd.org to find the right program

TAKE NOTE................................................................................ P.40

P.35 Katherine Dilworth b n

MEDIA & DIGITAL ARTS

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT............................................... P.9

P.38 Rebecca Brawner b n

21st Century Skills, World History

Ball in the House

21st Century Skills, American History

Music, Math, 21st Century Skills

American Roots music

STEM, 21st Century Skills, American History

21st Century Skills, Creative Writing,

Hip Hop poetry

21st Century Skills, Creative Writing, STEM

21st Century Skills, Theatre

Baltimore Improv Group b n

Hip Hop music

Creative Writing, 21st Century Skills,

Jamaal Mr. Root Collier b n

World History, Language Arts, Theatre

Physical Science, World History

Steve Cyphers Trio b n

Spoken word poetry

21st Century Skills, Anti-Bullying, Creative

Femi the Drifish b n

Puppetry and storytelling

Theatre, Visual Arts, African History

Ryan Diehl and the Global Beat