CIBS Blues In The Schools Program 2007

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Blues in the Schools program contact Lynette at 515-225-6638.

This Blues In The Schools educational program was held in the music education department of Scavo Campus located at 19th and Locust in Des Moines, IA. The program ran daily from 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday June 18th - 29th, and culminated in a live performance on the U.S. Cellular stage at the Des Moines Arts Festival at 7:00 PM Friday June 29th.
Each student was given the opportunity to learn to play either the guitar or harmonica, how to write music along with the history and culture of the blues and its impact in Iowa. The course provided information on the history of Blues in conjunction with music instruction for guitar, harmonica and voice with a possible art component. Students kept a journal, which contained names, definitions, handouts and diagrams related to music along with their own thoughts and notes. The students learned how to recognize the relationship between Blues music and its cultural heritage as well as how this musical form has effected, influenced or created other musical forms. By the end of the session, they were able to play 12 bars of Blues on a guitar, a harmonica and through singing.

The Central Iowa Blues Society is proud to have accomplished the third installment of their Blues In The Schools, Artist in Residence Program. The students, together known as the "Sound Rangers", showcased their new talents and original songs at a special performance during the Des Moines Arts Festival.

Participating B.I.T.S. students include Uzo Nwaturuocha (11), Steven Banks (17), DeWayne Robinson, Jr. (17), Ben Monroe (15), and Drew Davis (15)

Their original songs include "Auto Jam", "Access Denied", "Too Early" and "DeWayne’s View".

The EDUCATORS

Kevin Burt
bfburt55@aol.com

Kevin Burt is recognized as one of the Mid-west’s top blues heritage educators, providing his blues education program as a registered artist with the state of Iowa. The program ranges from one hour presentations to full residencies. In October of 2006 he completed a residency for the Mississippi Valley Blues Society which received high marks from both the participants and his sponsors. He has just completed his first book "Just Play It: an introduction to blues Harmonica: Classroom Method". His approach is simple, education through entertainment. His program has been going strong since 1994 and plans to continue on, just like the music he loves. For the past 15 years "B.F." Burt has been electrifying audiences throughout the Midwest and dispelling "non-believers" across the country in his steady march on the blues circuit. His soul-inspired brand of blues is consistently compared to a range of premium artistry from Bill Withers to B.B. King.

Kevin is self-taught musician (harmonica and guitar) whose smooth, warm vocal presentation sets a mood of relaxed exhilaration, with a welcome mixture of serious music and infectious humor audiences of all ages seem to enjoy.

Dartanyan Brown
dartanyan@dartanyan.com

Dartanyan Brown, in addition to a performing career, has provided guidance to hundreds of educators on how to integrate Jazz studies and music technology into the K-12 educational sphere. In the civic arena, Dartanyan has spoken before the San Rafael, CA. Chamber of Commerce educating the business community on the advantages of Jazz music and its place in the educational and professional arenas. He continues to blend the arts, education and entrepreneurial spirit into a new paradigm for how, when and why we educate our children to their responsibilities to the community they inhabit. Dartanyan holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and News Editorial Journalism (1975) from Drake University. While there he studied the fundamentals of the bass violin with the esteemed cellist John Ehrlich. Dartanyan studied in New York with the legendary Richard Davis. Ron Carter is another primary influence. Jaco Pastorius was a personal friend and confidant during the C.C.Riders days in 1972.He is currently a member of the San Francisco chapter of the Recording Academy, the International Association of Jazz Educators and has established the music publishing company Mayorisha Music to offer Dartanyan’s 30 year collection of audio archives.

Central Iowa Blues Society\nBlues In The Schools Program 2007\n\nThis Blues In The Schools educational program was held in the music education department of Scavo Campus located at 19th and Locust in Des Moines, IA. The program ran daily from 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday June 18th - 29th, and culminated in a live performance on the U.S. Cellular stage at the Des Moines Arts Festival at 7:00 PM Friday June 29th.\nEach student was given the opportunity to learn to play either the guitar or harmonica, how to write music along with the history and culture of the blues and its impact in Iowa. The course provided information on the history of Blues in conjunction with music instruction for guitar, harmonica and voice with a possible art component. Students kept a journal, which contained names, definitions, handouts and diagrams related to music along with their own thoughts and notes. The students learned how to recognize the relationship between Blues music and its cultural heritage as well as how this musical form has effected, influenced or created other musical forms. By the end of the session, they were able to play 12 bars of Blues on a guitar, a harmonica and through singing. \n\nClockwise from top - Dartanyan Brown (educator), Maxx G (guest teacher), Steven Banks (17), Ben Monroe (15), Kevin Burt (educator), Uzo Nwaturuocha (11), and DeWayne Robinson, Jr. (17) Central Iowa Blues Society\nBlues In The Schools Program 2007\nThe EDUCATORS\n\nDartanyan Brown, Maxx G (guest teacher), and Kevin Burt\n\nKevin Burt is recognized as one of the Mid-west’s top blues heritage educators, providing his blues education program as a registered artist with the state of Iowa. The program ranges from one hour presentations to full residencies. In October of 2006 he completed a residency for the Mississippi Valley Blues Society which received high marks from both the participants and his sponsors. He has just completed his first book "Just Play It: an introduction to blues Harmonica: Classroom Method". His approach is simple, education through entertainment. His program has been going strong since 1994 and plans to continue on, just like the music he loves. For the past 15 years "B.F." Burt has been electrifying audiences throughout the Midwest and dispelling "non-believers" across the country in his steady march on the blues circuit. His soul-inspired brand of blues is consistently compared to a range of premium artistry from Bill Withers to B.B. King. \nKevin is self-taught musician (harmonica and guitar) whose smooth, warm vocal presentation sets a mood of relaxed exhilaration, with a welcome mixture of serious music and infectious humor audiences of all ages seem to enjoy.\nCONTACT: Kevin Burt \n1437 Westview Dr. \nCoralville, IA 52241\n319.400.4741\nbfburt55@aol.com\nDartanyan Brown, in addition to a performing career, has provided guidance to hundreds of educators on how to integrate Jazz studies and music technology into the K-12 educational sphere. In the civic arena, Dartanyan has spoken before the San Rafael, CA. Chamber of Commerce educating the business community on the advantages of Jazz music and its place in the educational and professional arenas. He continues to blend the arts, education and entrepreneurial spirit into a new paradigm for how, when and why we educate our children to their responsibilities to the community they inhabit. Dartanyan holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and News Editorial Journalism (1975) from Drake University. While there he studied the fundamentals of the bass violin with the esteemed cellist John Ehrlich. Dartanyan studied in New York with the legendary Richard Davis. Ron Carter is another primary influence. Jaco Pastorius was a personal friend and confidant during the C.C.Riders days in 1972.He is currently a member of the San Francisco chapter of the Recording Academy, the International Association of Jazz Educators and has established the music publishing company Mayorisha Music to offer Dartanyan’s 30 year collection of audio archives.\nCONTACT: Dartanyan Brown\n526 C Street\nSan Rafael, CA 94901\n415.740.7115\nDartanyan@dartanyan.com Central Iowa Blues Society\nBlues In The Schools Program 2007 Central Iowa Blues Society\nBlues In The Schools Program 2007 Central Iowa Blues Society\nBlues In The Schools Program 2007 Central Iowa Blues Society\nBlues In The Schools Program 2007 Central Iowa Blues Society\nBlues In The Schools Program 2007 Central Iowa Blues Society\nBlues In The Schools Program 2007 Central Iowa Blues Society\nBlues In The Schools Program 2007 Central Iowa Blues Society\nBlues In The Schools Program 2007 Central Iowa Blues Society\nBlues In The Schools Program 2007 Central Iowa Blues Society\nBlues In The Schools Program 2007 Central Iowa Blues Society\nBlues In The Schools Program 2007 Central Iowa Blues Society\nBlues In The Schools Program 2007 Central Iowa Blues Society\nBlues In The Schools Program 2007 Central Iowa Blues Society\nBlues In The Schools Program 2007 Central Iowa Blues Society\nBlues In The Schools Program 2007 Central Iowa Blues Society\nBlues In The Schools Program 2007 Central Iowa Blues Society\nBlues In The Schools Program 2007 Central Iowa Blues Society\nBlues In The Schools Program 2007 Central Iowa Blues Society\nBlues In The Schools Program 2007 Central Iowa Blues Society\nBlues In The Schools Program 2007 Central Iowa Blues Society\nBlues In The Schools Program 2007 Central Iowa Blues Society\nBlues In The Schools Program 2007 Central Iowa Blues Society\nBlues In The Schools Program 2007 Central Iowa Blues Society\nBlues In The Schools Program 2007 Central Iowa Blues Society\nBlues In The Schools Program 2007 Central Iowa Blues Society\nBlues In The Schools Program 2007 Central Iowa Blues Society\nBlues In The Schools Program 2007 Central Iowa Blues Society\nBlues In The Schools Program 2007 Central Iowa Blues Society\nBlues In The Schools Program 2007 Central Iowa Blues Society\nBlues In The Schools Program 2007 Central Iowa Blues Society\nBlues In The Schools Program 2007 Central Iowa Blues Society\nBlues In The Schools Program 2007\n\nThe Central Iowa Blues Society is proud to have accomplished the third installment of their Blues In The Schools, Artist in Residence Program. The students, together known as the "Sound Rangers", showcased their new talents and original songs at a special performance during the Des Moines Arts Festival. Central Iowa Blues Society\nBlues In The Schools Program 2007\n\nThe Central Iowa Blues Society is proud to have accomplished the third installment of their Blues In The Schools, Artist in Residence Program. The students, together known as the "Sound Rangers", showcased their new talents and original songs at a special performance during the Des Moines Arts Festival. Central Iowa Blues Society\nBlues In The Schools Program 2007\nPerformance during the Des Moines Arts Festival... Central Iowa Blues Society\nBlues In The Schools Program 2007\nPerformance during the Des Moines Arts Festival... Central Iowa Blues Society\nBlues In The Schools Program 2007\nPerformance during the Des Moines Arts Festival... Central Iowa Blues Society\nBlues In The Schools Program 2007\nPerformance during the Des Moines Arts Festival... 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