Arts in the Schools Resource List

comedy/tragedy masks Here is a list of groups and individuals who are available to present arts programs in Pleasanton schools; however, choices are not limited to this list. For more information about any of these references (including contact information), please send an email to our Arts in the Schools coordinators.

Coordinators

Carol Boster: cboster@pleasanton.k12.ca.us
Cassie Langan: clangan@pleasanton.k12.ca.us
Morgan Mitchell: morgan.mitchell@comcast.net

MUSIC

RESOURCE: School Concert Series Tickets
DESCRIPTION: City of Pleasanton Dept. Parks and Community Services at Amador Theater.
CONTACT: Michelle Russo / 925-931-5340 / Web www.ci.pleasanton.ca.us/community/arts/civic-arts.html > School Concert Series tickets & newsletter

RESOURCE: Golden Bough
DESCRIPTION: K-5: Contemporary and traditional Celtic, American, and International Folk music. Internationally acclaimed touring and recording trio involves students in entertaining educational programs.
CONTACT: Margie Butler / 503-843-2152 / Email margie@goldenboughmusic.com / Web www.goldenboughmusic.com

RESOURCE: Golden Gate Brass Quintet
DESCRIPTION: Brass instruments and technique through music, storytelling, and audience participation.
CONTACT: Carole Klein / 510-482-3825 / Email ducklein@pacbell.net

RESOURCE: His Majestie's Musicians
DESCRIPTION: Three song, dance and music programs related to 7th grade curriculum: Songs and dances of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, music from the time of Shakespeare and Elizabeth I.
CONTACT: Lee McRae / 510-848-5591 / Email LeeMcRae@anthill.com / Web www.RenaissanceHandbook.com

RESOURCE: McLaren and Flowers
DESCRIPTION: Three song and story programs: The Gold Rush Sisters (Stories and Songs of the California Goldrush), The Liberty Sisters (American History, Where Were The Women?), The Acappellers (Making Music Using Our Original Instruments!).
CONTACT: Libby McLaren / Email flower2mcl@aol.com / Web www.flowerandmclaren.com

RESOURCE: Voices in Harmony
DESCRIPTION: Mens a cappella chorus performs to support local youth vocal programs.
CONTACT: 877-684-3844 / Email contact@vihchorus.org / Web www.vihchorus.org

RESOURCE: Say "Yes" to Music
DESCRIPTION: Incorporates wide range of music styles; encourages student participation.
CONTACT: Don Lewis / Email lewisizer@aol.com

RESOURCE: Pacific Sticks Percussion Ensemble
DESCRIPTION: K-12: Assemblies, workshops, residencies (including 5-day residency to support the teaching of mathematics), customized programs.
CONTACT: Ken Crawford / 650-365-1039 / Email PacSticks@aol.com

MUSIC/DRAMA

RESOURCE: California Shakespeare Theater
DESCRIPTION: Acting and performing arts workshops for all ages. Shakespeare specialists. Student matinee opportunities to see main stage work.
CONTACT: Emily Morrison / 510-548-3422 x127 / Web www.calshakes.org

RESOURCE: Bonda Lewis, Performances Off the Shelf Actor
DESCRIPTION: 7-12: Bonda visits as a historical figure giving insight into the life and times of the woman she plays.
CONTACT: Bonda Lewis / Email bonda@performancesofftheshelf.com

RESOURCE: Mary Spalding: Musician, Naturalist, Educator
DESCRIPTION: K-8: Musical tour of the globe through songs, stories, histories. Craft an instrument from "household garbage."
CONTACT: Mary Spalding / 915-731-3550 / Email mary@steeljam.com

RESOURCE: Opera Piccola
DESCRIPTION: Musical drama, opera, performing arts workshops.
CONTACT: 510-482-0927 / Web www.Opera-Piccola.org

RESOURCE: Poetry Alive
DESCRIPTION: Poems performed theatrically.
CONTACT: Web www.poetryalive.com

RESOURCE: San Francisco Shakespeare Festival
DESCRIPTION: K-6: Audience participation.
CONTACT: 415-422-2222 or 800-978-PLAY / Web www.sfshakes.org

RESOURCE: San Jose Opera In School Program
DESCRIPTION: K-12: Workshops and assemblies.
CONTACT: Web www.operasj.org

RESOURCE: The Horn Man
DESCRIPTION: Uses history, folklore, science and geography to describe the 11 horns he plays.
CONTACT: Bill Nemoyten: 510-247-1798 / Web www.thehornman.com

RESOURCE: Valley Concert Chorale
DESCRIPTION: "Mystery of the Missing Lunches." Spoken dialogue, acting, song, dancing, costumes, sets.
CONTACT: Pam Grove: 925-462-4205 / Web www.valleyconcertchorale.org

RESOURCE: Walden Marionettes
DESCRIPTION: A simple way to make a puppet, followed by a humorous program using marionettes; drama, dance, music (classical and operatic).
CONTACT: John Frederick & Son: 650-344-1005 / Web www.WaldenMarionettes.com

LITERATURE

RESOURCE: Alan Schroeder
DESCRIPTION: K-12: This author teaches how to do research and write a book.
CONTACT: Alan Schroeder: 510-522-2243 / Email: salan446@aol.com

RESOURCE: Eth-Noh-Tec Creations
DESCRIPTION: Storytelling using variety of musical instruments and movements, mixing East/West performance styles.
CONTACT: Web EthNohTec.org

RESOURCE: Kenneth Foster
DESCRIPTION: Storyteller.
CONTACT: Web www.kennethfosterstoryteller.com

VISUAL ARTS

RESOURCE: Learn How to Draw in 3-D
DESCRIPTION: K-5: Art assembly.
CONTACT: Mark Kistler: 888-837-2933 / Web www.draw3d.com

RESOURCE: Watercolor Painting
DESCRIPTION: K-12: Classical watercolor, oriental brush painting, color mix, brush control, composition.
CONTACT: Charlotte Severin: 925-846-6382 or 925-989-7878

RESOURCE: Demonstration: Weaving Seaweed Baskets; Ocean Life Science
DESCRIPTION: Seaweed and materials found in nature are transformed into beautiful baskets.
CONTACT: Gail Ruvalcaba: 925-846-8960

RESOURCE: Drawing Lessons
DESCRIPTION: Guided drawing lessons filled in with colorful markers.
CONTACT: Barbara Daggett: Email barbara.daggett@comcast.net

RESOURCE: Weaving, Drawing & Painting
DESCRIPTION: Available after school hours for enrichment.
CONTACT: Sharon Gardner: 925-447-5325

RESOURCE: Weaving, Drawing & Painting
DESCRIPTION: Available after school hours for enrichment.
CONTACT: Anne Emery: 925-846-7156

RESOURCE: General Art Instruction; Altered Books
DESCRIPTION: K-12: Instruction based on curriculum, standards, or special projects; recycling books into art and poetry.
CONTACT: Morgan Mitchell: 925-518-3567

RESOURCE: Maitrayi Pithadiya
DESCRIPTION: Drawing/painting lessons in pencil, watercolor, oil pastels, and others.
CONTACT: Maitrayi Pithadiya: 510-648-1400 / Email: maitrayipithadiya@yahoo.co.in / Web maitrayipithadiya.webs.com