Soul Sounds
Take a “hip trip” through the evolution of black music.
Rousing music and images provide an exciting journey through negro spirituals and gospel, the songs of Bessie Smith, and jazz icon Duke Ellington.
Sing along to the music of soul legends James Brown, Aretha Franklin, and Marvin Gaye. Groove to your favorite songs from the Motown era to John Legend and the contemporary sounds of today. Hands will be clapping, and feet will be tapping to the best songs in black music!
“Music is the universal language of mankind.”
-James Brown
Program Includes:
- Live Commentary
- Live Musical Performance
- Integrated Video Projection
TARGETED GRADE LEVEL:
Elementary Version (K-5)
Secondary Version (6-8, 9-12)
PROGRAM DURATION: 45 Minutes
PROGRAM MATERIALS: Student Worksheets and Teaching Resource Guides
CURRICULUM Connections, TOPICS:
African American Culture, Multicultural Awareness, Social Studies, Arts & Humanities, Music Education, Jazz History, Blues
Testimonials
WHAT our customers SAY
DIRECTOR, Diversity
I want to thank you and your team for an amazing celebration. The incredible music coupled with such a powerful historical retrospective made the whole experience memorable and special. I've received many messages of gratitude from students and colleagues.
Teacher
“Your [Soul Sounds] presentation was one of the best assemblies we've had at our school! The teachers and students loved the performance.”
Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
“It was truly our pleasure in having you share [Soul Sounds] with us. Some of the students in my class literally just noted that it was one of their favorite experiences at the school this year. Thanks again for all that you do and we look forward to having you all back in the future.”
Assistant Principal
“We thoroughly enjoyed having you here [with Soul Sounds] and hope to do it again next year.