“…a flutist of rare gifts.” The New York Times
"Miss Wissinger played beautifully, shaping her phrases elegantly and producing a sound that was both sinuous and sweet. One hopes to hear her again soon...” ~The New York Times “Her gifts and abilities as a flutist are rare and compelling. I am greatly impressed by her beautiful sound, exciting musicality, and captivating presence.” ~Jean-Pierre Rampal [caption id="attachment_178" align="aligncenter" width="233" caption="Donna Wissinger, professional flutist, artist, performer, educator, speaker"][/caption]
Hundreds of School Children Enjoy Florida History Set to Music
Hundreds of school children enjoyed a musical journey that reinforced what they've been learning in history class, as the South Florida Symphony Orchestra performed a multimedia production for them. "Tales of Legendary Florida: 500 Years of History Through Music and Art" was brought to town by the Florida Keys Council of the Arts, and Donna Wissinger and Joy Myers of Artz Out Loud. It's the second year that Wissinger and Myers have come to the Keys to bring their musical adventure to area classrooms and Tennessee Williams.... Through beautiful symphonic music composed by Robert Kerr, richly detailed paintings by Jackson Walker, still ...
Music, science, and caring for the planet are a perfect fit!
6,000 students in Broward and Monroe Counties learned about the science of the symphony, stepped into STEAM careers, and vowed to be a part of Preserving Our Coral Reefs. Students gained knowledge in their schools and then felt passion and gained new resolve to save the reefs at the symphony concert premier of Robert Kerr’s The Coral Symphony. Guided by ARTZ OUT LOUD Ft. Lauderdale second grade students in Turnaround Arts and Sprouting STEM schools became members of a symphony, stepped into the careers of field and lab scientists, technologists, engineers, arts and media specialists, and mathematicians and rebuilt Florida’s fragile ...
“…the best history program I have ever seen.”
“The World Turned Upside Down is the best history program I have ever seen.” ~Parkway Elementary, Greenwich, CT “It would be hard to improve upon The World Turned Upside Down: Music and Stories of the American Revolution. This is a program that truly integrates the arts and curriculum." ~George M. Davis Elementary, New Rochelle, NY
“Beowulf…kept our students laughing, participating, and fully engaged.”
“To keep 600 Middle School students engaged you have to be good! Beowulf: A Tale of Courage and Honor kept our students laughing, participating, and fully engaged. I loved it!” ~Thomasville Art Center Middle School
“…consummate artists who breathe their art…”
“Donna Wissinger and Joy Myers are consummate artists who breathe their art and include the audience in their inhalation. Tapestry is not just a performance, it is a happening.” National Federation of Music Clubs, Greenville, SC [caption id="attachment_175" align="aligncenter" width="550" caption="Donna Wissinger and Joy Myers, An American Tapestry"][/caption]
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Music, science, and caring for the planet are a perfect fit!
6,000 students in Broward and Monroe Counties learned about the science of the symphony, stepped into STEAM careers, and vowed to be a part of Preserving Our Coral Reefs. Students gained knowledge in their schools and then felt passion and gained new resolve to save the reefs at the symphony concert premier of Robert Kerr’s The Coral Symphony. Guided by ARTZ OUT LOUD Ft. Lauderdale second... [Read more]
Flutist/story-teller Donna Wissinger brings Peter and the Wolf to life with animated narration and fantastic puppet heads!
Inspired by Donna’s enthusiasm and Prokofiev’s musical themes played on her golden flute, K-5 students in the Florida Keys added their own imaginative adjectives and adverbs to the classic musical story during the in-school field trip. Those same 1,200 K and first graders, 1,200 2 and 3rd graders, and 1,3,00 4 and 5th graders sat mesmerized at the symphony concert as they relived the story with... [Read more]
Hundreds of School Children Enjoy Florida History Set to Music
Hundreds of school children enjoyed a musical journey that reinforced what they’ve been learning in history class, as the South Florida Symphony Orchestra performed a multimedia production for them. “Tales of Legendary Florida: 500 Years of History Through Music and Art” was brought to town by the Florida Keys Council of the Arts, and Donna Wissinger and Joy Myers of Artz Out Loud.... [Read more]
State Touring Funds Available for Florida History Programs and More
Funding opportunities are available now for Florida schools and libraries through The Florida State Touring Program! A featured artist since 1992 and among the highest ranked musicians on the roster in multiple years, Donna is eligible for 2/3 funding for presenters in Florida’s communities. Celebrating 500 years of Florida history in 2013, Donna is now featuring special Florida History programs... [Read more]
Welcome Gentle Knights and Fair Chatelaines to Beowulf’s Photo Gallery
Beowulf: A Tale of Courage and Honor is the journey of the great warrior and hero, Beowulf. From minstrels to monsters, this photo gallery will show you some of the excitement in ARTZ OUT LOUD’s version of Beowulf. ARTZ OUT LOUD has educated and entertained thousands of students across the country! To grab a tale for learning and fun for your school or community, contact Donna, topformdrw(at)aol.com ... [Read more]
