Folk Programs for Schools Songs and History from Evo’s Multi-Cultural Folk Music Assembly Follow-up Suggestions for Evo’s Assembly Program Demonstrate the multi-cultural nature of our society. Use ethnic heritage as a focal point for book reports or history assignments. Research and write about: What country you or your ancestors ancestors came from. How many generations … Continue reading Song Resources →

Evo Bluestein American Folk Music – Songs and Teacher Activities Related to the Songs This is a list of songs you might hear in the Evo Bluestein assembly program, with a few suggestions for classroom activities. Sioux flute song– Locate regions of Sioux tribes. Identify native tribes of the region you live in. Irish fiddle … Continue reading Teacher Preparation →

Evo Bluestein American Folk Music Program, normal length is 45-50 min. without student questions Assembly Requirements – Please Read Thoroughly!Your close attention to these requests will make the program more effective, especially when large audiences are involved. Thank you for your cooperation. Questions? Email or phone Evo Bluestein. (559) 297-8966. PAYMENT – Unless other arrangements … Continue reading Administrator Preparation →

What grades are appropriate for this program?Programs are available at all levels (K-12 and college classes too). The program is more participatory at the elementary levels. More history is included at the upper levels. If the audience contains both lower and upper levels, a more general approach will be used. Please call to discuss what … Continue reading School Assembly Testimonials →

What grades are appropriate for this program?Programs are available at all levels (K-12 and college classes too). The program is more participatory at the elementary levels. More history is included at the upper levels. If the audience contains both lower and upper levels, a more general approach will be used. Please call to discuss what … Continue reading Assembly Concert FAQS →

The “Four C‘s” are the cornerstones of this program. The ideas below are discussed throughout the duration of the residency as needed and they fit perfectly with concepts that schools are trying to instill in students. Courtesy– means we are polite to each other. This means dance will always be fun, no matter who your … Continue reading Dance Residency Resources →

 “My students greatly enjoyed your program and I did see beneficial changes in my students. One example is that I have two students who consistently had problems with each other since the beginning of the year. One day in dance, you unknowingly paired them as partners. While they were not thrilled about it, they danced … Continue reading Dance Residency Testimonials →

How much does it cost? That depends on where you are and your answers to many of the questions below, such as: How many sessions per day? If your school is beyond daily driving distance, one total fee will be given to include program fee, hotel, travel and meals. If inquiring by email or leaving … Continue reading Dance Residency FAQS →

Evo Bluestein’s American Folk Music Assembly Concert celebrates the cultural diversity of America through folk music. Instruments may include: fiddle, banjo, guitar, dulcimer, autoharp, hammered-dulcimer, accordion, spoons, Jew’s harp. Traditional music styles may include: Mexican, Native American, Anglo-Celtic, African American, Appalachian, Cajun. With over 30 years of experience, Evo provides appropriate historical perspective in a … Continue reading Assembly Concert →