Artist: Etta Cox & the Al Dowe Band

Etta Cox and the Al Dowe Band take students on A Vocal Journey, demonstrating the African-American influence on American vocal music over the past 300 years. Students discover the common threads in call-and-response songs, spirituals, gospel, bebop, blues, jazz, doo-wop, rock ‘n roll and the rap music of today. Students will identify the historical and contemporary contributions of African-Americans to our musical heritage.

"The students were dancing and moving to the music and many commented on the program even days after the assembly! Some of the songs they heard will trigger the memory of the program for years to come."
– Michelle Crawford, vocal music teacher, Edgeworth Elementary School

View the Teacher Guide.

Etta Cox was also a featured artist in Gateway's Arts in Education Partnership.

GRADES: K - 12

Site Requirements:

4 microphones with stands

Audience Limit:

500

Prices:

PA ACADEMIC STANDARDS:

Geography: 7.1, 7.3 - 7.4

History: 8.3

Arts & Humanities: 9.1 - 9.4

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