Artist: Tom Breiding

Accompanying himself on multiple instruments, Tom engages students in the history of West Virginia’s coal industry, including early life in the coalfields and the struggles of the miners to earn a fair wage. Various American musical genres, including Appalachian folk music, are featured. Students gain perspective on the significance of these events in shaping today’s work climate throughout America and will identify how history can be conveyed through song writing.

"[Students] could see a connection between history - community and their own families." – Kay Tudor, Valley Senior High School

View the Teacher Guide.

Tom Breiding WAS ALSO A FEATURED ARTIST IN GATEWAY'S ARTS IN EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP.

Grades: K - 12

Site Requirements:

Electrical outlets within three feet of performing space.

Audience Limit:

250

Prices:

PA ACADEMIC STANDARDS:

Reading, Writing, Speaking & Listening: 1.4 - 1.6

Science & Technology: 3.4, 3.8

Economics: 6.4 - 6.5

Geography: 7.3

History: 8.2-8.3

Arts & Humanities: 9.1 - 9.4

Health, Safety & PE: 1.3

Career, Education & Work: 13.1 - 13.3

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