Interactive Programs for Schools, Libraries, Senior Centers, Recreation Departments, and Other Community Organizations

Roger's concerts and workshops involve audiences of all ages in singing, moving, dancing and playing percussion instruments. He offers workshops celebrating family heritage and cultural diversity teaching folk dances and songs from around the world. Programs include:

Most requested programs for seniors

• Beatles and Beyond- 60s pop, mostly Beatles plus the Rolling Stones, the Beach Boys and many others. Let's dance!
• Blues to Bluegrass- Americana roots music from Mississippi Delta blues guitar to Appalchian old time banjo.
• Classic Country- Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline, Patti Page, Merle Haggard, Wille Nelson...just to name a few!
• Coffeehouse Concert - Contemporary folk songs by a variety of singer songwriters plus original songs.
• Cowboy Songs, C&W and Yodeling- Across the great divide with cowboy sing-alongs,C&W, and yodeling instruction!
• Elvis to the Everly Brothers- 50's rock, pop, and country hits. Singable and dancable...how about a senior prom?
• Halloween Party- The Monster Mash to Ghost Riders in the Sky! Remember "Spooky" by Dusty Springfield?
• Ireland to America- Sing-alongs, ballads, instrumentals, step dancing and spoon playing. Popular for St Patrick's Day!
• Island Vacation- Hawaii to the Bahamas, Hula to Salsa, performed on ukulele, guitar and percussion. A luau favorite!
• Old Time Sing-along- Golden oldies to campfire sing-alongs. Bring your ukulele! Lyrics provided
• Pete Seeger to Peter, Paul and Mary- Memorable favorties from the 60s folk revival. Lyrics provided.
• Swinging on a Star- 30s and 40s swing era big band classics plus memorable songs from stage and screen.
• This Land is Your Land- Traditional American folk and patriotic songs. Especially popular for July 4th and Veterans Day
• Winter Solstice Celebration- Seasonal sing-alongs plus songs from Christmas, Hanukah and other tradtions

Across the Americas

From Native and African Americans to European and Southeast Asian immigrants, Across the Americas is an entertaining and educational multicultural musical journey from Canada to South America. This participatory program explores the rich cultural diversity of the Americas with songs, instruments, and dances. Performed on a variety of stringed, wind and percussion instruments, the program includes songs in Spanish, Portuguese, French, and other languages.

"Roger's diverse repertoire, excellent reputation, and enthusiastic performance attracted a diverse audience of young and old. His "Across the Americas" program weaves together story, song, language and instruments from around the world. Wonderful multicultural program…wonderful library program! I give Roger my highest recommendation." Joanne Grimes, New Haven Library, New Haven, CT

I haven't had so much fun since I was little in Puerto Rico!" Grade 6 student , Springfield, MA

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Children's Songs and Singing Games

A highly interactive program appropriate for very young children and family audiences. Children sing, dance, move, imitate animals, play rhythm instruments, learn songs in Spanish and other languages through call and response, and explore other cultures through traditional and contemporary children's songs and play parties from around the world. The program also includes sing-alongs performed on guitar, banjo and other instruments.

"Your performance was the best I've seen! The children had a wonderful time moving, singing and playing the instruments." -- Heidi Lazdauskas, Music Teacher, Shelton, CT

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Earth Rhythms: Songs for the Environment

From rain forests to recycling, conservation to compost, Eath Rhythms travels from our backyard to around the world celebrating and teaching environmental awareness and responsibility. Captivating songs, stories, legends and facts are accompanied by the Native American rainstick, Incan Charango and flute, Russian balalaika, African Achika drum, as well as guitar, mandolin, banjo and harmonica.

"I really enjoyed your show. It taught me about how fragile our planet is and that we should keep it clean and recycle." -- 5th Grade Student, Bridgeport, CT

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Additional programs

• Under One Sky- Celbrating diversity with songs for younger children from from around the world.
• This Land is Your Land- Traditional American regional folk songs and family sing-alongs.
• Songs of the Civil War- Bringing history alive with songs of abolitionists, battlefield, politics and sentimentality.
• Colonial America through the American Revolution- Early American history in song.
• A Nation of Immigrants- Songs from the European industrial period immigrants to contemporary Asian immigrants.
• From Slavery to Civil Rights- African American history in song. Underground RR to the blues, Rosa Parks and MLK.
• Songs of the Sea, Rivers and Waterways- Sea Shaties to the Erie Canal. All aboard!

Detailed program descriptions, references and fees are available upon request. Please contact Roger at: roger@rogertincknell.com or (413) 259-1146 for more information.