Artist: Tom Breiding

Songwriter-recording artist Tom Breiding delivers unique musical stories of life in Pittsburgh and town in Western Pennsylvania over the last century.  From the forgotten steel mills to the countless coal towns of western Pennsylvania and to points in between, Tom shares his original compositions and traditional folktales that emphasize the importance of American folk music. Switching between guitar, banjo, and harmonica, Tom captivates students’ attention while they learn about this region’s key role in building and shaping America. Students will examine past events from Pittsburgh’s history, recognize current events in the city and predict what may transpire in the future with the objective of writing and sharing their own stories about the Pittsburgh region.

"Students do not have this type of experience in their lives. Bringing talented musicians (and others in the arts) to them in this manner is invaluable to a well-rounded life."
– Megan Keller Wysoci, Teacher, McMurray Elementary 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: 10.3

Career, Education & Work: 13.1 - 13.3

to schedule this program for your school or organization, call 412-362-6982 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .