Program
1
This journey begins with “The Star Spangled Banner”,
references to our own Fort Niagara and the War of 1812. Students
will navigate a packet boat through “15 Miles on the Erie
Canal” and further on to the Civil War and beyond to the Depression
Era of the 1930’s. We conclude our trip with Rochester’s
own Cab Calloway’s “Hi De Ho Man” (audience participation
'call & answer') and songs from The Wizard of Oz by Buffalo
born composer, Harold Arlen.
Program
2
…Leaves the station in the Big Band Era of the 1940’s
and World War II. The show opens to the upbeat sounds of the Andrews
Sisters “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy”, an early example
of R&B or Jump Blues. Next stop on this train ride is Memphis,
Tennessee as Elvis Presley brings on the on the birth of Rock ‘n
Roll. (A poster from Presley’s April 1, 1957 concert at Buffalo’s
Memorial Auditorium will be displayed.)
We roll onward tracking the evolution of popular American tunes
through the decades with Rock, R&B, Country and Jazz. Students
will explore along this transcontinental railroad with fun and inspiring
Artists and songs to the journey’s terminus in modern times
of American music.
Program
3
…is an all encompassing union of shows 1 & 2. This program
features a harmonious blend of the most significant History, music
and humor offered by the other two collections. Students will climb
aboard a time machine and rocket across 2 centuries of American
Song.
Holiday
& Themed
Programs
Also Available!
Testimonials
David
Stockton’s Christmas program (December 2010) was enjoyed by
children, teachers, and parents alike. With his performing talents
he entertained and engaged students in a musical excursion through
many holiday classics. I have reviewed David’s “Historic
Journeys through American Song”. Included in these offerings
are references to our local and national history and I would highly
recommend his program to area schools K-6
Christopher C. Arnold
Principal
Washington Hunt Elementary School
Lockport
In
December of 2010, our entire school had the privilege of attending
a concert given by Mr. David Stockton. Instead of a sound system,
Mr. Stockton used real instruments. The children could see and hear
him play his flute, guitar, and percussion while they sang along
with many of the songs. He played a variety of Christmas music and
offered a little background to the origin of many of the selections.
Mr. Stockton was a pleasure to work with and I look forward to hearing
much more from this talented local artist.
Melissa
Lockie
Kindergarten Teacher
Lockport City School District
