Missouri Cultural History

Para, Fraser & Grace

From the ragtime of Scott Joplin and the jazz of Count Basie and Charlie Parker, to the paintings of George Caleb Bingham and Thomas Hart Benton, Missourians have contributed significantly to American art.  The folk trio Para, Fraser (Fraser who is retired from the Missouri Department of Conservation) and Grace present the works of these and other great Missouri artists in slides, songs, stories, and instrumental music.

 

To schedule this program please contact us at 816-531-4022 or by email at booknow@kcya.org.

 

Grade Levels: 3,4,5

Fees: $534 single, $835 double / The break between performances must not exceed 90 minutes to receive the reduced rate. Title 1 Schools may qualify for funding assistance.

Maximum Audience Size: 250

Availability: Limited; please inquire

Program Length: 45 minutes

Location: At Your School

Teacher Guide: Missouri Cultural History TPG

Requirements: Projection screen; a small table, desk or projector stand; darkened performance space for slide presentation; two students to help load/unload equipment; 15 minutes set up time prior to performance and 15 minutes after; three chairs; glasses of water; electrical outlet; extension cord; 2 microphones with a PA system if the school feels a sound system is necessary (audiences of 200+)

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