Program Guide

Boogie Chillun’

American Roots Music

Grades PK-12

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Boogie Chillun’ will take students and faculty on a musical journey through the rich history of the United

States. Meant for any age group, this experience transcends all boundar ies, cultures, races, creeds, and colors.

Each song will be given a brief introduction describing the song itself, the artist, and its contribution to American music. Bogie Chillun’ will encourage students to keep music alive through sing-alongs and interactive playing.

A cappella spiritual will melt into Gospel. Folk music will travel the country though harmonicas and banjoes, while OBJECTIVES songs of freedom and escape will mark the American

Civil War. Jazz, Ragtime, and Blues will turn into Rock &  To spread awareness and appreciation for American roots music. Roll, which leads to Soul, Funk, and Motown, Disco, Rap, and Hip-Hop will bring the journey to present day. They  To increase recognition and understanding of all genres of American will wrap up the performance with their own original music. composition.  To provide an understanding of

Length: 45 minutes. American history and culture though

music in a fun environment where students and teachers can learn together.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Boogie Chillun’ is a six piece diverse multi- cultural and multi-talented musical group that

is well versed in all styles of music. Originating out of New Haven, Connecticut, the band was formed in 1991 by band leaders Vaughn Collins and Derek Graham.

TRY THIS FUN ACTIVITY BEFORE VOCABULARY AND CONCEPTS

AND THEN AFTER THE SHOW Match the genre with the song and then with the artist.  Negro Spirituals  Appalachian

 Country GENRE SONG TITLE ARTIST  Gospel Disco Wade in the Water John Newton  Blues Rock Lean Back PageTemptations 1 of 2 Appalachian Tear the Roof Off O’Jays  Jazz Negro Spirituals I’m a Man Paul Roberson  “Saints Go Marching In” Soul Yankee Doodle James Brown  Ragtime Jazz Love Train Sugarhill Gang  Disco Country Groundhog George Clinton  Rap Rap Amazing Grace Fat Joe  Soul Blues Peach Pickin’ Time Jimmy Rodgers  Muddy Waters Hymn My Girl Louis Armstrong  Yankee Doodle Gospel Hound Dog Thomas A. Dorsey  “Wade in the Water” Folk I Feel Good Muddy Waters  Elvis Presley Hip-hop Rapper’s Delight Unknown  Paul Robertson Funk Saints Go Marchin’ In Unknown  Sugarhill Gang Patriotic Motherless Child Elvis Presley

PRE PROGRAM CURRICULUM STANDARDS ADDRESSED  Make a list of popular contemporary Source: The CT Framework -The Arts - Music American styles of music.  Discuss your favorite artists and what  Standard 6: Analysis musical styles have influenced them Students will demonstrate perceptual skills by moving in most. response to, by answering questions about, and by describing aural examples of music of various styles  Have a brief overview of American history. representing diverse cultures; Students will analyze aural examples of a varied  Discuss the cultural role of music in a repertoire of music representing diverse genres and society. cultures by describing the uses of musical elements and POST PROGRAM expressive devices

 What genres of music did you listen to Source: The CT Framework – Social Studies at the performance? Which ones were  Standard 2: Local US and World History your favorites? Students will use historical thinking skills to develop an  Discuss the significance of these early understanding of the major historical periods, issues and American Negro spirituals: “Wade in trends in United States history, world history, and the Water” and “Swing Low Sweet Connecticut local history. Chariot.”  Standard 3: Historical Themes  How is music an accurate reflection of Students will apply their understanding of historical a nation’s culture? periods, issues and trends to examine such historical themes as ideals, beliefs and institutions; conflict and conflict resolution; human movement and interaction; and science and technology in order to understand how the world came to be the way it is. ARTS FOR LEARNING CONNECTICUT An Affiliate of Young Audiences 3074 Whitney Avenue, Building 2, 2nd floor Hamden, CT 06518 203-230-8101 telephone 203-230-8131 fax [email protected]