The goal of the program is to help students experience history as a subject about real people who have messages that can help them in their own lives and to feel the excitement of the colonies’ fight for freedom. The program gives students insights into the causes and attitudes of the various participants of the American Revolutionary War and demonstrates the role that music and musicians played during this period of history. Expect students to learn the music, important documents, dates, events, and personalities that continue to shape their country and lives.

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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 you prepared to fight for justice … to change the course of history?”

As more recruits arrived, the drummer made sure they knew who was boss.

“You will do what I say! Are you ready?”

Some of the recruits said “yes.”

“Yes, ma’am!” bellowed the drummer.

The military drummer was Joy Myers, in costume as a Revolutionary War character for the Artz Out Loud theatrical educational presentation that she and co-founder Donna Wissinger wrote and were about to perform.

…Story by Beth Reese Cravey. Read the complete news story at Jacksonville.com

ARTZ OUT LOUD is visiting 28 schools and providing programs for 29,000 Clay County students and teachers thanks to the generosity of BBVA Compass Bank, the Clay County Education Foundation, Community Partners, HUME Foundation, and the Clay County School Board.

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A Chipola Family Christmas

*Individual tickets are now on sale for “Celebrating the Season,” the Dec. 10 Chipola Artist Series event featuring Chipola music faculty. Faculty and a special guest will present classical to modern literature and music of the season. Performers include Dr. Josh Martin, piano; Dr. Daniel Powell, saxophone; Dr. Christine Yoshikawa, piano; Bethany Kiral, soprano; Andrew Stroud, guitar, and guest artist Donna Wissinger, flute.

Tickets may be purchased in Chipola Business Office, or by phone at 850-718-2220, with major credit cards accepted. Tickets also will be on sale the night of the show at 6:30 p.m. in the theatre box office.

Tickets are $12 for adults, $8 for ages 18 and under, and $4 for Chipola students with ID.

The CD, “A Chipola Family Christmas,” will be on sale in the lobby of the theatre the night of the concert. Proceeds from the sale of the CD, benefit the Joan B. Stadsklev Fine and Performing Arts Scholarship Fund administered through the Chipola Foundation.

* Above excerpted from “Chipola This Week” a Chipola College Newsletter (www.chipola.edu).

Tickets are on sale now ($18, $15, and $12)

Washington's Historic Courage

“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 our students in a magical way; they will never forget the battle of Saratoga, George Washington, the Patriots, Loyalists or the Declaration of Independence. Thank you for a fantastic show!”  5th grade team leader, Horizon Elementary, Ft. Lauderdale, FL

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ARTZ OUT LOUD where music, art, and life meet

“Since we are studying The American Revolution right now, The World Turned Upside Down: Music and Stories of the American Revolution could not have been better. Our students need more of this–they simply don’t get opportunities for social studies lessons like this. This was great!”
~ S. Bryan Jennings Elementary

“Donna held the attention of three grade levels for an extended period of time in The Pied Piper and other Fantastic Tales–the students were ‘eating out of her hand’ and completely fascinated. She made them think and integrated writing, science, social studies and music. A great show! Acting the story with props was so good for the students’ imaginations. Please do this again! Our students rarely receive anything this enriching.”
~ Ridgeview Elementary

“Donna packs a big punch for one person in Myths, Legends and Fables! She educates students in an upbeat and animated way! It’s amazing that she integrates language, reading, math and science. Simply fabulous!”
~ Paterson Elementary

“In Beowulf, ARTZ OUT LOUD not only presented a piece of classical literature in a fun way, it drove home history and character education lessons. Students had the opportunity to learn important vocabulary and storytelling skills as well. Bravo!”
~ Middleburg Elementary

“Donna incorporated all subjects into her presentation of Myths, Legends and Fables and showed students how they could apply learning to their lives and goals. Please come back next year!”
~ Ridgeview Elementary

“The students were very focused and participated with enthusiasm in The World Turned Upside Down. Our 5th grades are studying the American Revolution right now. The way the artists related to the students is a WOW! Superb; this is one of the best presentations we have seen!”
~ Fleming Island Elementary

“The students enjoyed the program and did not even realize how much they were learning! The program included auditory, kinesthetic and visual learning strategies. Donna is a great presenter!”
~ Lake Asbury Elementary

“It was such an honor to have this presentation of The World Turned Upside Down. Our students have a better understanding of history now seeing it unfold before their eyes in this program. It was better than a TV documentary! It’s a great deal of information in a fun experience. Awesome! Besides history, students learned they can keep going and not give up. Adding foreign languages was great too.”
~ Mcrae Elementary

ARTZ OUT LOUD is visiting 28 schools and providing programs for 29,000 Clay County students and teachers thanks to the generosity of BBVA Compass Bank, the Clay County Education Foundation, Community Partners, and the Clay County School Board.

Award winning musicians, actors and teaching artists Donna Wissinger and Joy Myers present exceptional K-12 educational experiences for schools and communities.

Let your community live educationally strong with ARTZ OUT LOUD© !

Additional Reviews from Clay County Educators

FL State Touring Program
Donna has been among the highest ranked musicians and has been the highest scoring application overall in 2002, 2006, & 2008 for the State Touring roster. A featured artist since 1992, Donna is eligible for 2/3 funding for presenters in Florida’s underserved communities.

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 ages with vivid stories of gallop ing horses and legendary heroes.

Lessons learned: Music, language and dramatic arts, science, mathematics and social studies

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