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Announcing :         REVELS KIDS: A World of Song Program 2010
January-March 2010
Piermont, Pomfret, West Lebanon and Norwich Vermont....
Join us for our 3rd season as we celebrate the music, dance and stories of the Appalachia, including the roots of these traditions from African, European and Native American cultures.   "Revels Kids: A World of Song" is open to children ages K-6; there is no audition required, just enthusiasm to participate!
Our accomplished and experienced staff includes:
  • Piermont:  Melinda Ricker and Julieann Barney (Wednesdays 4-5:30) at the Piermont Congregational Church
  • Pomfret:   Sharon Groblicki and Marcia Bender  (Mondays 4-5:30) at the Pomfret Elementary School
  • Norwich:  Leslie Dustin  (Mondays 4-5:30) at the Marion Cross School
  • West Lebanon: Maureen Burford (Mondays 4-5:30) at the West Lebanon Congregational Church
    Program director Maureen Burford, Artistic Director of Revels North
Rehearsals begin the week of January 25
One Saturday rehearsal mid-way TBA
March 27 dress rehearsal at  Hartford High School
March 28 concert at Hartford High School
The curriculum includes:
  • Instruction in music, dance, and theater including Appalachian, African, European and Native American traditions
  • An immersion day where all towns join together in working with tradition bearers of Appalachian dance and music.
  • A final performance of a folk tale, music, and dance at Hartford High School  with drummers and other musicians and a member of the Revels Troupe as narrator.
    • The program is intended to introduce children to a thriving folk-culture, and to give them a sense of the history and context from which this culture developed.   Our aim is to foster confidence, self-expression, positive group dynamics, creativity and love of this wonderful part of our musical and cultural heritage.

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    The cost of $60/child* includes t-shirt, instruction time, and covers some of the expenses of running the program.  The program is also funded in part by a grant from the Byrne Foundation and the Children's Fund of the Upper Valley.
    E-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to register or call producer Sherry Merrick at 802-333-9004. (*scholarships are available)
    "Revels was the perfect introduction to stage performance for my daughter. She is already asking me to sign her up for the next program! "  WOS parent

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