Les Gustafson-Zook: www.gustafsonzook.com
– Les is an entertaining and energetic multi-instrumentalist performer for both children and adults. Introduces students to traditional folk songs and instruments of the Pioneer era.
George Schricker: www.heartmindproductions.com
– Noted Indiana songwriter and performing
artist. Teaches life skills and song writing strategies through demonstration.
Young Audiences of Indiana: www.yaindy.org
- Great website, many artists to choose from.
Julius Adeniyi: Invites students to take a closer look at the customs, culture, stories, and people of West Africa through music and clothing.
Steve Pollitt: Historical tour of dance music is played on primitive and early woodwinds.
Doug Babb: Interactive presentation explaining how computer musicians make music.
Fall Creek Delta Boys: Explore life in Indiana prior to Civil War through music. Music experience for square dancing.
Melissa Gallant: Indianapolis based Harpist – She combines history of the Harp along with artful playing.
Jack Gilfoy’s Naptown Quintet: Jazz quintet demonstrates how improvisation is used as musical communication.
Griot Ensemble: An African Drum Ensemble based in Indianapolis. Very talented musicians provide an energetic experience of West African and African American culture.
Guy Zimmerman Jazz Band: www.fwma.us
- Ft. Wayne based Jazz Band, Dance Bands and Big Bands.
Indianapolis Children’s Opera: Experience a theatre group presentation of an opera.
Fort Wayne Museum of Art: www.fwmoa.org
contact: Charles A. Shephard, III
Fort Wayne Philharmonic: www.fortwaynephilharmonic.com
- Enhance students’ knowledge of ensemble performance techniques, musical instrument demonstrations, student participation, and question and answer session.

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John Scalici: www.getrhythmprograms.com
Professional Drum Circle Facilitator, musician, songwriter and master teaching artist.
Omaha Playhouse: www.omahaplayhouse.com
Opportunity to attend a live performance
of “Stewart Little”.
Des Moines Civic Center: www.civiccenter.org
Opportunity to attend a live performance of “The Lion King”.
Opera Iowa: www.dmmo.org
Musical introduction to a production, improvisation, a look into the behind-the-scenes creation of an opera, careers in opera, and stage movement/characterization.
Young Audiences: is a national program offered in many states, you might want to give them a call to see if you can request them to perform at your school.
Young Audiences
Ph# 212-831-8110
Fax# 212-289-1202
E-mail YA4KIDS@ya.org
State education website: Alabama.edu/arts, Indiana.edu/arts, Iowa.edu/arts,