Right Face! Yankee Doodle comes to town in ARTZ OUT LOUD’S new World Turned Upside Down video to teach students about the American Revolutionary War and the fight for freedom. Students experience revolutionary stories and participate as patriots, loyalists, and courageous leaders in this world changing period of American history.
The goal of the program is [...]
Joy Myers instructs Lakeside Elementary School students in the art of Revolutionary War military maneuvers, communicated through specific drum beats.
By BETH REESE CRAVEY/Staff:
*ARTZ OUT LOUD in the JACKSONVILLE TIMES UNION at jacksonville.com*
The second they came in the door, the new recruits were being indoctrinated.
“It’s 1775!” bellowed the Revolutionary War military drummer who greeted them. “Are [...]
“Fabulous show. The World Turned Upside Down was captivating, entertaining, joyful, and educational as well! The children absolutely loved it. They never took their eyes off Donna and Joy. These 2 dynamic women used such a wonderful combination of action, role-playing, music and dress. The entire American Revolutionary War was played out in front of [...]
“Artz Out Loud programs are entertaining and develop exceptional rapport with students. The content is aligned with grade appropriate standards and the materials which are provided to the teachers are excellent. The follow-up with the classroom teachers after the performances indicate ARTZ OUT LOUD is very well received. I heartily recommend ARTZ OUT LOUD!”
~ Ben [...]
The State Touring Roster panelists have made their selections for the 2010-2012 season and renowned flutist, Donna Wissinger, is once again on the roster as a premier Florida State Touring Program artist! That means Donna is eligible for 2/3 funding assistance for presenters in Florida, especially in underpopulated counties where priority is given by the [...]
We had 3 sold out performances at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center on Sunday, October 11!! Great fun!
I’m now enjoying performing the Pied Piper and other Fantastic Tales for the Broward County Performing Arts Center’s SEAS programs October 12-16!
The Pied Piper and Other Fantastic Tales
Sunday, October 11, 2009 11a.m.,
1 and 3p.m.
Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center
~ Florida-based storyteller and flutist Donna Wissinger opens her magical bag of instruments and stories to mesmerize and enthrall young children and their families. Weaving a piper’s spell with her golden flute, she engages students of all [...]
“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
“These artists wove Tapestry with enthusiasm, humor, depth and beauty. Without being informal, the evening had a feeling of close knit [...]
“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
