| Program Model | Assembly Performance |
| Artistic Discipline | Music |
| Grades | Pre-K | K | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | Adult |
| Min. residency sessions/classroom | N/A |
| Program Requirements | Can perform on any surface but prefer a stage. Need a minimum of 10'x15' performance space. If possible, students should be on the floor. Needs: 3 mics & stands and 1 electrical outlet. Can bring their own PA and mics for an additional $200 fee. If the performance is outdoors the performance area should be covered to protect from sun and rain. If rain is expected, they need a platform to isolate instruments from water. |
| Instruction Language(s) | English | Spanish | French |
| Availability Notes | Ready to schedule for the 2023-24 school year! |
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About the Artist
3 nationalities (El Salvador, Peru, US) and individual lifetimes of international performance make up Inka Jam. They are dedicated to researching South American folklore, funk and jazz, blending cultures in their original compositions.
Teaching Philosophy
Our multicultural performances model how different worlds can joyfully partner together without losing their identity. We love fusion with an Andean flare! Music and dance are universal languages which motivate awareness, understanding and peace.
Testimonial
"Great fusion of dance and music styles, very engaging!" --Musician, audience
"The whole school loved you and we want to bring you back" --School program coordinator.
"Thank you for my favorite concert ever!"-- Student
Program Description
A journey through South America with a Peruvian emphasis in songs, instrumental music and mythology with Luciana Proaño from Peru and accomplished musicians Rio Butler (USA), Tito Amaya (El Salvador), and JB Butler (USA). They combine traditional material with their own compositions in the style of different South American traditions. The instrumentation is diverse and combines acoustic and electric instruments but they can also perform totally unplugged.
Most band members are multi-instrumentalists and they include dances in beautiful traditional costumes. The instruments and costumes are displayed and explained. Short narratives of myths as well as historic and geographic context introduce some of the songs. Audience participation is encouraged with singing, clapping and movement. They might choose a lucky child to try out an instrument on stage and play along. The program can be tailored to the school's needs, for example if requiring emphasis on a single country.
Most band members are multi-instrumentalists and they include dances in beautiful traditional costumes. The instruments and costumes are displayed and explained. Short narratives of myths as well as historic and geographic context introduce some of the songs. Audience participation is encouraged with singing, clapping and movement. They might choose a lucky child to try out an instrument on stage and play along. The program can be tailored to the school's needs, for example if requiring emphasis on a single country.
Keywords
Bilingual, music, myth, dance, Peru, Latin America, multicultural, math, Spanish, history, geography, self esteem, community, movement, folk dance, kinesthetic, social skills, social studies
Interactive, guitar, charango, quena, panflute, cajón.
Interactive, guitar, charango, quena, panflute, cajón.
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