American Folk Music Assembly for Schools (K–12)
Interactive assembly where students sing, move, and experience American cultural history together
Evo Bluestein brings American folk music to life — fiddle, banjo, dulcimer, and more — in a hands-on assembly where every student sings, moves, and makes history feel real.
- Builds community & inclusion
- Supports history + arts standards
- Works for large assemblies or multi-day residencies
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The American Folk Music School Assembly performed by Evo Bluestein, throughout California, is a program that celebrates the cultural diversity of America through folk music. Instruments may include: fiddle, banjo, guitar, dulcimer, autoharp, accordion, spoons, Jew’s harp. Traditional music styles may include: Mexican, Native American, Anglo-Celtic, African American, Appalachian, Cajun. Evo performs on a multitude of instruments, demonstrating many American folk traditions in a concert-lecture format. The program provides appropriate historical perspective and reveals the folk sources of many forms of popular music.
“Excellent! Evo knows how to hold a group of children in the palm of his hand! –Teacher, Alpha School, Madera, CA
Kids, teachers and parents truly enjoy all that you do! The joy of music and knowledge you share will stay with them always., We hope to see you again soon. –Teacher, Manchester Gate School
What Schools Gain
Schools consistently value this program for its impact on:
✔ Community Building
Students experience what it feels like to participate as part of a group
✔ Social-Emotional Learning
Supports cooperation, awareness, and respectful interaction
✔ Cultural Literacy
Introduces American folk traditions in an accessible, engaging way
✔ High Engagement
Every student is involved—no passive audience
✔ Flexible Programming
Works as a single assembly or part of a multi-day residency
“It was an excellent program musically and educationally. Fantastic, the kids loved you! ” –Teacher, Cherry Avenue Middle School, Tulare, CA
How It Works
- Available for K–8 schools
- Designed for large assemblies or multiple smaller groups
- Can be booked as:
- Single assembly program
- Multi-day residency (deeper student engagement)
Serving schools throughout California.
“I want to thank you on behalf of the students and staff. You are a community asset and benefactor for working on behalf of our youth. Thank you again for all the work and the good things you do.”
-Activities Director, Duncan Polytechnical High School, Fresno. CA
