YASD ASSEMBLY PROGRAM ARTISTS 

DANCE

EVEOKE DANCE THEATRE – THE EVOLUTION OF HIP HOP This vibrant and wildly funny show traces the influences of hip hop and its evolution into the art form that it is today. High energy dance takes students through African dance, Swing, jazz, the Blues, Vaudeville, Disco and old-school Break Dancing. The Evolution of Hip Hop focuses on hip hop as a form of dance and self expression used for positive purposes! This show highlights the individual and collective ability to give voice to ideas that help us make the world a better place. Grades: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

SAN DIEGO BALLET – Choose from either program: THE NUTCRACKER or DR. SEUSS' ONE FISH, TWO FISH, RED FISH, BLUE FISH Enhance your literacy program through dance! Either of these performances presented by the San Diego Ballet gives students a behind-the-scenes peek into a ballet class that reveals the history of the ballet, demonstrations of basic ballet vocabulary and the elements of choreography and movement. This award-winning dance company then presents either the whimsical “ONE FISH, TWO FISH, RED FISH, BLUE FISH”*, based on Dr. Seuss’s classic children’s poetry book of the same name and “THE FOOT BOOK”, or excerpts from the delightful seasonal classic, “The Nutcracker.” *Note “ONE FISH TWO FISH” will only be available for these next two school years. One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish TM & © Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P. 1960. All rights reserved. Used by permission. The Foot Book © Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P. 1968. All rights reserved. Used by permission. RESIDENCY, WORKSHOP AVAILABLE Grades: K-3, 4-6 (One Fish, Two Fish) K-3, 4-5, 6-8, 9-12 (The Nutcracker)

MOJALET DANCE COLLECTIVE – ATHLETIC MOTION Athletic Motion explores relationships between sports and dance, finding parallels and using athletic movement and gesture as sources of artistic expression. The high energy dances feature movements inspired by a range of sports and martial arts. DANCING THROUGH THE PAGES Dancing Through The Pages uses literature as inspiration for dance. Stories, poems, picture books and novels inspire creative movement. Book series and authors like The Hardy Boys, Chicken Soup, Al Perkins and Dr. Seuss inspired this program. A TASTE OF ITALY AND MORE! Mojalet Dance Collective explores opera music through playful dances, witty movement and colorful costumes. This program features the music of Mozart and a variety of work performed by famous tenors including Mario Lanza and Luciano Pavarotti. RESIDENCY, WORKSHOP AVAILABLE Grades: K-3, 4-5, 6-8, 9-12

SAMAHAN PHILIPPINE AMERICAN PERFORMING ARTS COMPANY – PHILIPPINE AMERICAN DANCE Starting with museum quality costumes, these vibrant young dancers offer a feast for the eyes, ears and mind. From the grace and mysticism of the Muslim south, to the fresh simplicity of rural regions, to the elegance of the Spanish colonial era, to the energetic mountain tribal choreography, this program will provoke a lively interest in the multiple cultures of this fascinating island nation. WORKSHOP AVAILABLE Grades: K-3, 4-5, 6-8, 9-12

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MULTIDISCIPLINARY

BATUQUEDANÇA BRASIL Four talented performers take you on a journey of Brazil through dance! BatuqueDança Brasil presents this high energy educational program that features the traditional Brazilian rhythms and dance styles of Coco, Capoeira, Cacuria and Maracutu. BatuqueDança Brasil gets audiences out of their seats with body percussion exercises, live percussion and learning to sing out loud in Portuguese – the official language of Brazil. Grades: K-12

BOLGA ZOHDOOMAH FRA FRA LIFE (Pronounciation: BOHL gah zoh DOOM ah, FRAH FRAH) Led by Ghanaian master drummer and singer, Akayaa Atule, (uh KAH yah ah TOO lay) the Bolga Zohdoomah dancers and drummers present a colorful, high energy introduction to Atule’s Ghanaian Fra Fra tribal culture. Attired in multihued costumes of Ghana, members of the band authentically recreate the rich dance and musical heritage of Ghanaian life such as harvest time, social initiations, an urban youth social dance and the “Happy Dance.” Selected students will dance and drum with the ensemble members, and all students will increase their knowledge of Ghana through the use of a map, national flag and various facts about Ghana along with the vibrant, unforgettable music and dance performances. Grades: K-3, 4-6, 9-12

KOREAN CLASSICAL MUSIC AND DANCE COMPANY KOREAN DANCE Traditional Korean musical instruments and colorful costumes enliven this inspiring assembly. Starting with a brief introduction of Korea and its people, the troupe then presents “The Flower Crown Dance” (a typical court dance), followed by a solo performance on the KaYaKum (a 1,500-year-old string instrument). The ensemble will also perform the “BukChum” drum dance with five drums and the “Buchae Chum” fan dance. MASTER CLASS AVAILABLE Grades: K-3, 4-5, 6-8, 9-12

MUSIC WITH A TWIST OF MIME BOOKS ALIVE Mime, clowning, music, juggling and student participation combine in a kaleidoscope of skits to encourage student reading. Jerry Hager is the mischief-making mime, Kazoo. Larry Keough, as Kazoo’s sidekick, Stu Mulligan, sings, plays his guitar and juggles with nimble skill. POETRY IN MOTION With plenty of audience participation, poems leap off the printed page and come to life on stage through mime, music and the spoken word. For grades K-3, Kazoo and Stu show how simple nursery rhymes can become theatre. For grades 4-6, the comic duo’s original verse and the poetry of authors such as Shel Silverstein and R.C. Scriven leave students eager to read more poetry and create their own poems. HEALTHY CHOICES Kazoo’ s making lots of bad choices in life and its up to Stu Mulligan to get him on the right track! Stu and Kazoo use magic, mime, poetry, juggling and storytelling to help students make healthy choices to improve their lives like a balanced diet, exercise and saying no to drugs. AVAILABLE MONDAYS AND FRIDAYS Grades: K-2, 3-4, 5-6

MUSIC

ARBOL AZUL A MUSICAL JOURNEY THROUGH LATIN AMERICA Arbol Azul (ahr BOL aht SOOL) – “Blue Tree” in English – weaves music, song and myth in an exciting journey through Latin America. Musically visit Mexico, Argentina, Chile and the Andes Mountains of Bolivia and Peru. Listen to traditional instruments, from the charango (a small guitar made of armadillo shell) to an array of pan flutes and percussion instruments. Students participate by clapping, singing, dancing, playing instruments and recreating a Mayan myth using banners and paper mache elements. AVAILABLE MARCH AND APRIL 2009 Grades: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

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BRASS TRINITY TALES OF A TRIO This lively trio of musicians explores with students the sights, sounds and sensations of the brass family of instruments, demonstrating a variety of music from medieval fanfares to the theme from “Star Wars.” WHAT MAKES MUSIC TICK How do those little black marks on the paper translate into the beautiful music we hear? Brass Trinity offers a brief introduction to the brass family of instruments, then focuses on eight musical concepts including style,melody, rhythm and harmony. Grades: K-3, 4-5, 6-8

CLASSIC BRASS QUINTET SHAKESPEARE TO SOUSA A lively musical journey through history. Students will sample a variety of music from the Italian Renaissance, to 18th century Europe, to the American diversity of Scott Joplin, Duke Ellington and John Phillip Sousa. Classic Brass engages students in demonstrating the history, construction and sounds of the tuba, trombone, French horn and trumpet. A memorable musical adventure. WORLD HOLIDAY FESTIVAL A winter holiday favorite. Classic Brass shares the ethnic and cultural holiday music of Mexico, Russia, France, England and the United States in unique musical arrangements. They also give students an opportunity to sing along with well-known songs. MASTER CLASS AVAILABLE Grades: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

DUO COLIBRÍ Introducing the Latin-Classical group Duo Colibrí! This flute and guitar ensemble brings to life the history of Latin cultures through lively music and interactive talks. Students will learn how Classical music has been influenced by Latin cultures. They will also learn and experience what gives this engaging music its different moods – from fiery passion to remorse to bubbly fun! They’re sure to enjoy clapping to the folk and dance rhythms from various Latin countries! Grades: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

GRASSOLOGY BLUEGRASS 101 From the bluegrass fields of Kentucky, to Nashville’s Grand Ol’ Opry, to the movie “Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?” bluegrass music has for more than 60 years put smiles on people’s faces and set their feet tapping.Three skillful, genial musicians introduce this uniquely American music with style and authenticity. With able assistance from student volunteers (there’s a sing-along and a “strum-along”), the Grassology trio features a variety of toe-tapping songs and the hallmark bluegrass vocal harmonies played on five bluegrass instruments (guitar, fiddle, mandolin, 5-string banjo and string bass). After experiencing America’s amazing bluegrass heritage, your students will not want to say goodbye to Grassology. LIMITED AVAILABILITY ON FRIDAYS Grades: K-3, 4-5, 6-8

JAPANESE MUSIC TRIO MUSIC OF JAPAN Costumed in beautiful, traditional Japanese attire, these talented musicians will share with your students the classical instruments and music of Japan. The trio will introduce and demonstrate the six-foot long stringed koto, the shakuhachi (flute) and the banjo-like shamisen and play a variety of traditional and contemporary music. Students will participate by singing the beloved Japanese song, “Sakura.” Grades: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

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PERCUSSIONIST ED REEVES MUSIC AROUND THE WORLD In this interactive multicultural assembly, students see and hear a variety of drums and percussion instruments from around the world. Each instrument is played and some of the historical and cultural aspects of the instruments are illustrated. Basic music concepts such as call and response, the role of the conductor in an orchestra and musical meter are demonstrated. Grades: K-3, 4-6

POINT LOMA OPERA THEATRE Join Mozart and his merry friends as they take a rollicking look at some of his favorite works for stage. This program features trained voices of three professional singers and an accompanist. Students will learn about Mozart and his music in a fun-filled interactive format with costumed characters and selections from The Magic Flute, The Marriage of Figaro, and other pieces. Grades: K-2, 3-5, 6-8

SOL E MAR DRUM CARNAVAL! A CELEBRATION OF CUBAN AND BRAZILIAN MUSIC Your students will discover samba and the joyous celebration of life that happens in Brazil’s annual Carnaval celebration. These gifted musicians, who perform on a varied array of percussion instruments, will give a taste of the fascinating musical rhythms of Brazil and Cuba and a short history of this music and its African heritage. WORKSHOP AVAILABLE Grades: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

THE STRING FAMILY WE’VE GOT THE WORLD ON A STRING Pop, folk, country, jazz–the String Family quartet can do it all when it comes to music. If you ever thought violins were boring, you haven’t heard the String Family playing their four instruments: violin, viola, cello and string bass. These four enthusiastic musicians demonstrate the range and varied uses of their instruments and different musical styles. Learning about musical instruments has never been more fun. MASTER CLASS AVAILABLE Grades: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

ROB THORSEN JAZZ QUARTET JAZZ - AN AMERICAN ARTFORM Led by bassist Rob Thorsen, this high energy jazz quartet leads you through a history of jazz music in America. Beginning with early New Orleans jazz, this group demonstrates the various styles including swing, bebop, latin, funk and more. This program features the songs, composers and rhythms that make jazz what it is today. This interactive performance is sure to entertain and educate students and teachers alike. The concert includes demonstrations of the different instruments, the role each instrument plays in the group, improvisation demonstrations, and a brief Q&A forum. Grades: K-2, 3-4, 5-6

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PUPPETRY

BIG JOE PUPPET PRODUCTIONS PUPPETS AROUND THE WORLD Big Joe explores the differences and similarities of world cultures using the diversity of puppets. This program reinforces social science through the art of puppetry. Programs can be customized for curriculum themes relating to Asia, England, Mexico and other countries. Grades: 2-3, 4-5, 6-8, 9-12 PRINCESS PHOEBE’S BIRTHDAY PRESENT The King gives Princess Phoebe a birthday present. But before the Princess can open the present, the Wizard from the dark forest steals it. Enjoy this charming story that can be adapted as a Christmas tale. Grades: 2-3, 4-5, 6-8, 9-12 WORKSHOP AVAILABLE

STORYTELLER

GUEST ARTIST: ROCHEL GARNER COLEMAN SHADOWBALL: THE STORY OF BLACK BASEBALL In the days before multi-million dollar baseball contracts there was Negro League Baseball. These were athletes who played with skill and a love for the game of baseball. One of it’s biggest stars was James Thomas “Cool Papa” Bell. Actor, singer, writer and director Rochel Garner Coleman recreates the life of this celebrated athlete considered by many to be the fastest man to ever play the game. Coleman, dressed in period uniform, examines the life and times of Bell and his fellow Negro Leaguers who strove to overcome perception and economics. Grades: K-2, 3-6, 7-9, 10-12 I, TOO, AM AMERICA “I, Too, Am America” is the last line of a poem by Langston Hughes in which he writes about inclusion. This show is a celebration of stories drawn from African, African-American and Caribbean oral traditions. Grades: K-2, 3-5 MAY 20-29, 2009

PETER McBRIDE HAVE TALE WILL TRAVEL Storyteller, guitarist and singer Peter McBride accentuates his humorous folk tales of yore with expressive songs of yesterday and today. Children discover they can uncover stories and songs for a lifetime at their local library and bookstore as they leave this assembly singing for joy! Grades: K-2, 3-5

MARILYN McPHIE THE STORYTELLER’S ART Using her magical voice, Marilyn McPhie will unleash your students’ imaginations and inspire their own creativity and appreciation for storytelling. Her extensive repertoire of exuberant tall tales encourages the development of positive values, often giving young listeners an important moral in many of her stories. WORKSHOP, RESIDENCY AVAILABLE Grades: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

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ABEL SILVAS RUNNING GRUNION Native American Abel Silvas portrays Running Grunion, “The California Indian Storyteller.” An actor, historian, comedian, storyteller, mime and student of the Marcel Marceau School of Mime, Abel Silvas uses his talents to create a one-man show. His stories reveal what life was like for his Native American family during different times in California history from pre-Columbian, to the Spanish and Mission period, to the Mexican and Rancho period, and to American and Reservation periods. Students will learn how the indigenous California peoples adapted to changes and continue to be a vital part of today’s society. RESIDENCY AVAILABLE Grades: K-2, 3-4, 5-6

ALYCE SMITH-COOPER THE ANCESTRAL STORYTELLER Calling storytelling “a mantel which was draped around my shoulders,” Alyce Smith-Cooper introduces audiences to the world of African-American folklore through her vibrant words and expressive vocal technique. Alyce encourages students to explore their own personal stories and to ignite their own imagination, spontaneity and creativity. Students develop an awareness of a rich and colorful culture and learn to appreciate the magical world of the storyteller. WORKSHOP AVAILABLE Grades: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

SPOKEN WORD

COLLECTIVE PURPOSE POETRY THAT ENTERTAINS AND ENLIGHTENS Poets Kendrick Dial and Rudy Francisco present the art of spoken word poetry – poetry that entertains and enlightens. Students will be inspired by their performance and gain an understanding of the history and importance of this innovative genre of poetry. Age appropriate assemblies will feature a variety of topics ranging from creativity, storytelling and emotions to social issues. MASTER CLASS AVAILABLE Grades: 7-9, 10-12

THEATER

JERRY HAGER FEEDING YOUR IMAGINATION Storytelling, mime and audience participation are all mixed together in this theatrical approach which emphasizes our most unique gift – imagination. Children learn the value of channeling their creative energy to create anything their minds can imagine. MIME: STORYTELLING WITHOUT WORDS A collection of stories presented through the art of mime by master mime artist Jerry Hager. Artful, imaginative and fun…each performance is followed by a Q&A session allowing students to ask about the art form and the artist. A great complement to the elementary mime workshop or residency. AVAILABLE ON MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS

TEATRO MASCARA MAGICA LOS VENDIDOS (THE SELLOUTS) Pronunciation: tay AH troh MAHS skuh ruh MAH hee cah lohs ven DEE dohs This swaggering one-act play by award-winning Chicano playwright Luis Valdez uses comedy and satire to explore issues of racism, ethnic stereotypes, cultural heritage and identity. Following the 25-minute play, the actors meet with the student audiences to discuss the play’s themes and how theatre has helped the actors overcome obstacles and set new personal goals for their lives. RESIDENCY AVAILABLE Grades: 7-8, 9-12

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For more details about scheduling an assembly, workshop, or Family Arts Night after school, contact Program Manager Sherrie Brown at 619/282-7599 ext. 114. For more details about scheduling a residency program, contact Education Director Jennifer Oliver at 619/282-7599 ext. 113.