ELVIS: AN AMERICAN LEGEND

THE MAN AND HIS MUSIC

The Show That Teaches Children About The Musical History Of Rhythm and Blues

By The King Himself!

Performance/Teaching Objectives:

* Introduce Elvis Presley And His Impact On Popular Music

* Introduce Historical And Cultural Aspects Of Rhythym And Blues

* Demonstrate Rhythm and How It Works

* Demonstrate Syncopation And It's Role In Music

* Invite Student Participation In Creative Musical Expression Using Voice And

Percussion Instruments

Take an exciting musical journey through the history of American

music of the 50's and 60's lead by the King himself: Elvis

Presley!

Performance artist Mark W. Curran brings music to life for your

students. With authentic music and costume, Mark recreates the

excitement of an actual Elvis concert.

While being thoroughly captivated and entertained, your students will learn an

important part of musical history, and how musical styles evolved

into the popular music they hear today. Students will learn what rhythm is,

how syncopation works, and how to express themselves with

music.

With Elvis as a your guide, Mark demonstrates how a primarily

African-American style of music, rhythm and blues, influenced Elvis's music

and the birth of rock and roll.

This interactive program invites student volunteers up to the stage

to play some of the early rhythmic instruments that influenced Elvis's music.

Mark then performs examples of these styles in a fast paced medley

of Elvis hits, giving the children a chance to participate from both

the stage and the audience.

Study guides are made available prior to the program as pre-and

post show learning tools.

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(40 Minutes - SINGLE $600/DOUBLE $800)

Mark W. Curran as "Elvis" With Admiring Fans

Mark W. Curran's Elvis show meets content standards for Music curriculum as set forth by the California State Board Of Education for Music, and includes Artistic Perception, Creative Expression, Historical and Cultural Context.

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