Sacramento’s Blues In The Schools (BITS) brings live music to students in the Sacramento area. Students learn the history of the Blues – and how to play. They even get to jam with the Blues Pros!
info@sacbits.org
http://www.sacbits.org/
P.O. Box 60580, Sacramento, CA 95860
Sacramento Blues Society’s Blues in the Schools (BITS) program provides special opportunities to educate and mentor students in the historical significance of the Blues and its impact on American and World culture and music. In an interactive lecture format interspersed with live performance, local Sacramento professional musicians inform students about Blues music history, song structure, how to put feelings into lyrics and song, and how instruments play together to effectively communicate the Blues. Students sing along, play egg shakers, and ask questions of the band. If the school has a music program, students may get on stage to “jam”. Our program can layer knowledge to emphasize middle school educational goals as well as elementary school arts development. BITS Assemblies are an excellent opportunity for schools with or without music instrument instruction. Two same day performances are also available.
Diana Roofner
droofner@cityofsacramento.org
LOGISTICAL NEEDS: 4 chairs; power source; load-in access for equipment; microphone / sound system (preferred); indoor stage or performance area