School Programs Page

Any of my programs can be adapted for Schools, Clubs, Dinners, Concerts, or any other kind of event, for children, adults, or a combination of both.   Some programs can include master storyteller Karen Rader. There is no extra charge when Karen Rader participates in a program, however she is right now available on a limited basis. Early booking helps her arrange her schedule.

I have a number of different programs available, including:

~Music, Literature & Listening~	Liam Irish *(and master storyteller **Karen Rader) present an audience participation, and interactive approach that blends music and stories, sparks the imagination, increases listening skills, and develops the students' appreciation for music, and reading.
~Celtic Music with Mystical Instruments~	An enchanting program of music & fun with instruments from all about the world. Instruments include: Hammered & Appalachian Dulcimers, Banjo, Glute, Zither, Balalaika, Melodeon, Tin Whistles, Irish Flute, Pan Flute, Harp, Bodhrán, Mandolin, Guitars, Parlour Pipes, Irish Uilleann Pipes, Grand Irish Bagpipes, Saw, and others.
~Music, Dances, Stories & Culture of Ireland & Scotland~	A look and listen into the world of the Irish. Liam Irish and *(and master storyteller **Karen Rader) take you on a musical visit to these fascinating lands, learning about their people, music, songs, dance, stories and culture. Their cultural influences and contributions to the world in Music, Dance, Stories, Song, Theatre, and Literature are explored through a delightful approach that is educational and entertaining. This program can also become a class and workshop in Irish folk dancing.
~Professor Windbag and His "Winderful" Instruments~	Humorously explore the physics of sound as it pertains to musical instruments with an introduction to woodwind and brass instruments. Students learn the relationship between all musical instruments, how they work, and participate in the making of some fun music! Instruments used and demonstrated include a variety of Flutes from around the world, Tin Whistles, old & new Concert Flutes, Clarinet, Saxophone, Bagpipes, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba and others.
~Immigrant Gold! ~	Takes your students on a historical journey with music. wilLiam offers a cross curricular look at the history of the surrounding counties through the musical traditions of the immigrants and pioneers. While dressed in costume of the 1850's, wilLiam presents an entertaining program that introduces the music, instruments, and cultural influences and contributions of the pioneers. It correlates to the study El Dorado, Placer, and surrounding counties and U. S. History. His musical presentation ranges from the Russian Balalaika to the Saw.

Other programs are available, and new ones are always being developed.   I can customize any theme, or program, to work for your event.   I am also available for teacher workshops with recorders, guitar, piano, autoharp and many other instruments, and in teaching music to students.

**Karen Rader is also available for Story, Puppetry, and Theatre Arts workshops.   PLEASE NOTE: Karen is at this time doing a special program of Visual & Performing Arts at schools in Rocklin CA and only is available on a limited basis at this time.

There are other options available as well, including a fundraising concert in the evening that can help pay for the day program, and even raise money for your school and/or district at the same time!

Our normal charge for most school assemblies is $400. This includes one or two 45 minute programs back to back. A mileage fee may apply; (over 50 miles from Folsom CA). Properly planned on the right day, and/or we could book 2 schools or more, or some other programs and/or concerts in the same area, we could forgo the travel charge. Multiple bookings may also provide for program discounts.

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