VocalEssence: WITNESS: Marian Anderson

VocalEssence celebrates the legacy of Marian Anderson, celebrated African American contralto. In 1939, after being refused permission to perform at Constitutional Hall, First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt helped Anderson arrange a concert on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. She sang for more than 75,000 people and to a radio audience of millions. In a semi-staged performance, students will learn how Anderson’s undeniable talent made her a force more powerful than the discriminatory norms of that time.

The performance features Marlissa Hudson as Anderson and the VocalEssence singers. Set on the eve of her performance at Dr. King’s March on Washington, Anderson becomes a powerful role model to young people by sharing her life story.

A Teacher Resource Guide is available in PDF form at  www.vocalessence.org/witness/school/guide

More information online at www.vocalessence.org/witness2013

You can find video clips of VocalEssence: WITNESS on their YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/user/vocalessence

To learn more about the story of Marian Anderson, visit

• The Marian Anderson Historical Society at www.mariananderson.org/legacy/
• Marian Anderson on Wikipedia at en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marian_Anderson
• Women in History: Marian Anderson at www.lkwdpl.org/wihohio/ande-mar.htm

or read any of several books about her life, including ...

• When Marian Sang: The True Recital of Marian Anderson / by Pam Munoz Ryan, illustrated by Brian Selznick, a picture book appropriate for ages 3 through 10
• The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights / by Russell Freedman, a good choice for ages 9 and up.
• The Sound of Freedom: Marian Anderson, the Lincoln Memorial, and the Concert That Awakened America / by Raymond Arsenault, best for ages 13 and up.
• My Lord, What a Morning, an Autobiography / by Marian Anderson

Target Grade Level: This program is recommended for grades 4 and up (ages 9 and up). Younger children who are able to be respectful members of the audience are welcome to attend.

Cost per Child/Student: $3.50
Cost per Adult/Educator: $3.50

Registration: full details and registration at www.homeschoolrecess.com/ft/5902
Registration help can be found at www.homeschoolrecess.com/note/HSAdventures_Help.

Sibling Policy: Younger siblings who are able to be respectful members of the audience are welcome to attend. Parents are asked to use their best judgment as to whether or not their younger children will be disruptive to other audience members. Everyone in attendance must have a ticket regardless of age.
Parent/Guardian Policy: All children must be accompanied by a parent or other responsible adult.

Homeschool Adventures members can find additional information in the Yahoo Group's Message Archive. Not a member yet? Join Homeschool Adventures! Membership is free and open to all area homeschool families.

Contact Organizer. This option is available to logged in members only.