Arts in the Schools Resource List
Following
is a list of potential groups and individuals who are available to present
arts programs to the Pleasanton schools, however your choices are not limited
to this list. For more information about any of these reference (including
contact information), please send an e-mail to our Arts in the Schools
coordinators.
Coordinators
Carol Boster: cboster@pleasanton.k12.ca.us
Morgan Mitchell: mmitchell@pleasanton.k12.ca.us
| RESOURCE | DESCRIPTION | CONTACT INFORMATION |
| MUSIC | ||
| School Concert Series Tickets | City of Pleasanton Dept. Parks & Community Services at Amador Theater. | Michelle
Russo: 925-931-5340 Web: www.ci.pleasanton.ca.us Click: Community > Arts & Entertainment > Pleasanton Civic Arts > School Concert Series |
| Debra Knox Children's Concerts | Original and traditional songs programmed around theme or subject. | Debra Knox: Contact PCAC's Arts in the Schools coordinators for info. |
| Golden Bough | For K-5. Contemporary & traditional Celtic, American, and International Folk music. Internationally acclaimed touring and recording trio involves students in programs that are educational, entertaining, and fun! | Margie Butler: 503-843-2152 E-mail: margie@goldenboughmusic.com Web: www.goldenboughmusic.com |
| Golden Gate Brass Quintet | This entertaining group presents performances suitable for all age groups. Golden Gate Brass combines exquisite technical command of their instruments with an engaging and lighthearted approach to music and show-biz. This year, the Quintet presents Hornsmoke II, a Horse Opera for brass quintet. The saga is a tongue-in-cheek tale of some of the men and women who settled the Old West. | Carole Klein: 510-482-3825 E-mail: ducklein@pacbell.net |
| His Majestie's Musicians | Three song, dance and music programs related to 7th grade curriculum: Songs & Dances of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, Songs & Dances of the Middle Ages, Music from the Time of Shakespeare & Elizabeth I. | Lee McRae: 510-848-5591 E-mail: LeeMcRae@anthill.com Web: www.RenaissanceHandbook.com |
| McLaren & Flowers | Three song & 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!). | Libby McLaren E-mail: flower2mcl@aol.com Web: www.flowerandmclaren.com |
| Voices in Harmony | Men's a cappella chorus performs to support local youth vocal programs. | Phone: 877-684-3844 E-mail: contact@vihchorus.org Web: www.vichorus.org |
| Say "Yes" to Music | Incorporates wide range of music styles; encourages student participation. | Don Lewis E-mail: lewisizer@aol.com |
| Pacific Sticks Percussion Ensemble | Assemblies for all grade levels, workshops, residencies (including 5-day residency in support of the teaching of mathematics), customized programs. | Ken Crawford: 650-365-1039 E-mail: PacSticks@aol.com  |
| MUSIC/DRAMA | ||
| California Shakespeare Theater | Acting and performing arts workshops for all ages. Shakespeare specialists. Student matinee opportunities to see main stage work. | Emily Morrison: 510-548-3422 x127 Web: www.calshakes.org/v4/educ/ |
| Bonda Lewis, Performances Off the Shelf Actor |
For grades 7-12. Bonda visits as a historical figure giving insight into the life and times of the woman she plays. | E-mail: bonda@performancesofftheshelf.com |
| Mary Spalding: musician, naturalist, educator | For grades K-8.Musical tour of the globe through songs, stories, histories. Craft an instrument from "household garbage." | 915-731-3550 E-mail: mary@steeljam.com |
| Opera Piccola | Musical drama, opera, performing arts workshops. | 510-482-0927 Web: www.Opera-Piccola.org |
| Poetry Alive | Poems performed theatrically. | Web: www.poetryalive.com |
| San Francisco Shakespeare Festival | For grades K-6; audience participation. | 415-422-2222 or 800-978-PLAY Web: www.sfshakes.org |
| San Jose Opera In School Program | For grades K-12. Workshops and assemblies. | Web: www.operasj.org |
| The Horn Man | Uses history, folklore, science and geography to describe the 11 horns he plays. | Bill Nemoyten: 510-247-1798 Web: www.thehornman.com |
| Valley Concert Chorale | "Mystery of the Missing Lunches." Spoken dialogue, acting, song, dancing, costumes, sets. | Pam Grove: 925-462-4205 Web: www.valleyconcertchorale.org |
| Walden Marionettes | A simple way to make a puppet followed by a humorous, entertaining program using marionettes; drama, dance, music (classical & operatic). | John Frederick & Son: 650-344-1005 Web: www.WaldenMarionettes.com |
| LITERATURE | ||
| Alan Schroeder | Program for elementary, middles & high schools. This author teaches how to do research and write a book. | 510-522-2243 E-mail: salan446@aol.com |
| Eth-Noh-Tec Creations | Storytelling using variety of musical instruments & movements, mixing East/West performance styles. | Web: EthNohTec.org |
| Kenneth Foster | Storyteller. | Web: www.kennethfosterstoryteller.com |
| ART | ||
| Learn How To Draw in 3-D | Elementary school art assembly. | Mark Kistler: 888-837-2933 Web: www.draw3d.com |
| Watercolor painting | Classical watercolor, oriental brush painting, color mix, brush control, composition. | Charlotte Severin Fax: 925-484-2491 |
| Demonstration Weaving Seaweed Baskets | Seaweed and materials found in nature are transformed into beautiful baskets. | Gail Ruvalcada: Contact PCAC's Arts in the Schools coordinators for info. |
| Drawing Lessons | Guided Drawing lessons filled in with colorful markers. | Barbara Daggett E-mail: barbara.daggett@comcast.net |
| Weaving, Drawing & Painting | Available after school hours for enrichment. | Sharon Gardner: 925-447-5325 |
| Weaving, Drawing & Painting | Available after school hours for enrichment. | Anne Emery: 925-846-7156 |
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