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A Teacher's Song: A Season of Celebration
60-90 minutes, all teachers
The Beginning of the School Year, Veterans Day, Christmas, Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, A Retirement, A Remembrance, A Program of Special Recognition
Dear Administrator:
Each school year brings many opportunities to
celebrate. “A Season to Celebrate” is a program
of music and stories designed to enhance
school-based celebrations.
I am a retired teacher. I am also a writer and
musician. For over 30-years—through story
and song—I have helped teachers celebrate
special moments, events, and seasons. For example:
- To help celebrate the beginning of the school year, I often share “The First Day
of School,” a story about facing the unexpected, and I often sing a children’s
song, “I Know How.”
- To help celebrate Veteran’s Day (or Memorial Day), I often share “Remembering
Fred,” a story about a name lost on paper but remembered in granite, and I
often play “Shenandoah” on the harmonica.
- To help celebrate the Christmas season, I often share “Christmas Candy,” a story
about a boy who ponders a piece of candy that he’s not allowed to eat (at least
not during church), and I often play “Simple Gifts” on the hammer dulcimer.
- To help celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, I often share “Kissing the Blarney Stone,” a
silly story about kissing and sanitation, and I often play “The Devil & the
Farmer’s Wife” on the banjo.
- To help celebrate a season of hope, I often share “I Got To,” a poem about an
elderly slave who finds dignity amongst indignity, and I often sing (and lead)
“This Little Light of Mine.”
For each season, I honor cultural and religious diversity. And per season, event, or topic, I have many songs and stories to share.
Click here for sample stories. | Click here for sample music.
I would welcome the opportunity to help celebrate a special occasion at your school or professional meeting.
Please let me know if I can of service.
Thank you,
Joe Shannon
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