Good Clean Musical Fun! (preK–4) Students sing,
clap and move to humorous original and traditional songs–sing-a-longs, call and
response songs, nonsense songs, animal songs, food songs, etc. These pieces are
presented with enthusiasm on any combination of instruments that Dave plays
(piano, guitar, fiddle, mandolin, banjo, accordion and kazoo). Students can also
work with Dave on their own original songs. In addition, he can provide a
variety of homemade percussion instruments to inspire some great interactive
rhythms with everyone involved. (single session or mini-presentation)
Music in History (1–8) A presentation of
songs and tunes in the historical context during which they were written and
performed, this activity can be used in conjunction with many subjects of
study, including the Civil War, the settling of the West, the Roaring 20s, etc.
The presentation can also be used for the study of regions and geographic
locales (Appalachia, New England, the Southwest, New Orleans, the Mississippi
delta, etc.). Dave can introduce students to a variety of instruments including
the piano, guitar, fiddle, mandolin, banjo, accordion and kazoo. (single session or mini-presentation)
Dave Trainer is a talented multi-instrumentalist (piano,
fiddle, mandolin, guitar, banjo, accordion) and long-time professional
musician. Since earning a B.A. in music, he has been performing many styles of
music in many settings all over the country. In addition, he has been actively
working with and teaching children in workshops, community schools, summer arts
programs, music camps, and as a private teacher for several years. He combines
humor, storytelling and historical background in presenting an array of
American roots music forms–Appalachian old time, Bluegrass, Blues, Ragtime,
Boogie-Woogie, New Orleans traditional Jazz and R&B, Cajun, ballads and
Country-Western.
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