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Teaching Artists

Below is a list of teaching artists in the state of Michigan. This list is to be used as a reference. Please contact Teaching Artists individually for professional references. If you are a teaching artist interested in being included in the database, CLICK HERE for the application. 

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Cultural, Instrumental Music, Vocal Music

Copper Tom

Ann Arbor Washtenaw

Copper Tom is a full time children's music songwriter, performer & storyteller who specializes in shows for schools & libraries.

In addition to prewsenting his music- much of it original compositions from his award-winning CDs or new material, he also tells wonderful stories in a way that can be readily understood by listeners of all ages. His current featured story is called "The Sea of Gold". It is a Japanese folk tale of human kindness & understanding triumphing over fear & closed-mindedness. It has been aclaomed for being spell-binding, surprising and inspirational!

Copper Tom

(734) 971-3100
booking@coppertom.com
http://www.coppertom.com/schools-a-libraries

Instrumental Music, Vocal Music

Deep Fried Pickle Project

Galesburg Kalamazoo

Construct a DoodleBass! Build a Cigar Box Banjo! Make a Kazoo, or How about a Janglestick? The Pickles will show you how to build and play these zany, multicolored music-makers. Start your own homemade band and lead the parade.

These workshops have been a hit at festivals, parades, pediatric hospitals and community centers around North America, bringing the joy of music to thousands of children and adults.

Deep Fried Pickle Project

(269) 271-5219
pickleproject@yahoo.com
http://www.pickleproject.com/Workshops.html

Cultural, Instrumental Music, Vocal Music

Gemini

Ann Arbor Washtenaw

Gemini writes and plays acoustic music for children and families, celebrating the fun, warmth, and humor of family life. Their recordings and concerts are filled with rousing sing-alongs, folk tales, and music from around the world.

Gemini

(800) 317-9929
info@geminichildrensmusic.com
http://www.geminichildrensmusic.com/

Instrumental Music, Science, Vocal Music

Joe Reilly

Ann Arbor Washtenaw

Joe Reilly is a singer, songwriter and environmental educator from Ann Arbor. Reilly writes songs from his heart that are playful, clever, engaging, joyful and always have something meaningful to say. He offers an educational and interactive musical program that teaches ecology and environmental science to grades K-6, making learning fun for all ages.

Joe Reilly

(734) 846-2848
joereillymusic@gmail.com

Dance, Instrumental Music, Theatre, Vocal Music

Kevin Kammerraad and Friends

Grand Rapids Kent

A wide variety of workshops using poetry, puppetry, music, and movement in an education setting.

Kevin Kammerraad and Friends

(616) 364-5870
info@tomatocollection.com
http://www.kevinkammeraad.com/

Instrumental Music, Vocal Music

Metro Jazz Voices

Troy Oakland

Metro Jazz Voices delivers American Songbook classics and popular favorites in shimmering four-part harmony. With four vocalists, saxophone, flute, piano, bass and drums, the Detroit-based group creates musical fireworks that delight the eye and ear.

Metro Jazz Voices

(248) 670-4473
metrojazzvoices@gmail.com

Vocal Music

Michigan Opera Theatre Children’s Chorus

Detroit Wayne

Michigan Opera Theatre can come to you!

Let the artists of the Michigan Opera Theatre Touring Company perform a one-act opera, musical revue, or concert for your school! Our programs are for all audiences and last 30 to 45 minutes.

Our performances qualify for grant assistance from the Michigan Humanities Council.

Michigan Opera Theatre Children’s Chorus

(313) 237-3422
sacton@motopera.org
http://www.michiganopera.org/learning/in-school-tours/

Theatre, Vocal Music

Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit

Detroit Wayne

Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit offers professional live theatrical music performances to a wide range of audiences.

Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit

(313) 872-6910
nmattison@mosaicdetroit.org
http://www.mosaicdetroit.org/

Instrumental Music, Vocal Music

Mustard's Retreat

Ann Arbor Washtenaw

The Mustard’s Retreat show for kids is especially suited for elementary ages, grades 2-5, though it is very adaptable. It basically runs 45-60 minutes, and consists of songs and stories: sing alongs and interactive songwriting and a whole lot of fun!. In addition, Mustard’s Retreat can do songwriting workshops with the students.

Mustard's Retreat

(734) 622-8337
david@tamulevich.com
http://www.mustardsretreat.com/kidsfamily/

Cultural, Vocal Music

Rackham Symphony Choir

Grosse Pointe Wayne

Rackham Symphony has 3 outreach programs. The first is Singing it Real which is The Reluctant Dragon performed with life-sized puppets followed by a puppet making workshop and preceded by in class activities that are presented through an in service with teachers. Rackham also offers master classes. Lastly, RSC offers Voices of the Homeless which is a program on homelessness.

Rackham Symphony Choir

(313) 404-0222
julie@rackhamchoir.org
http://www.rackhamchoir.org/

Cultural, Instrumental Music, Vocal Music

Red Tail Ring

Kalamazoo Kalamazoo

Red Tail Ring is the Americana roots duo of Michael Beauchamp and Laurel Premo. Whether rendering a traditional tune or one of their original compositions, the duo infuses each song with musical imagination, haunting harmonies and instrumental artistry on fiddle, guitar, banjo, mandolin, jawharp and plain-old foot stomping. Three years and 300-plus shows into their partnership, Beauchamp and Premo have traveled increasingly farther in their musical ramblings, playing shows throughout the Midwest, East Coast and Southeastern United States. In the summer of 2011, the duo added Denmark to their list when they performed and taught as cultural ambassadors through the American Embassy.

Red Tail Ring

(734) 272-2577
redtailring@gmail.com

Instrumental Music, Vocal Music

Rhythm Billies

East Lansing Ingham

The Rhythm Billies receive praise from their event performances at festivals, coffeehouses, schools and workshops for continuing to keep the old songs alive.

Rhythm Billies

(517) 351-6997
hattonj@msu.edu

Cultural, History, Instrumental Music, Theatre, Vocal Music

Sheila Grazino and Neil Woodward as Matter & Ghost

Chelsea Washtenaw

Sheila Graziano and Neil Woodward pay tribute to the ghosts of their folk arts ancestors by performing the music and dances that are the foundation of their traditions. These Michigan artists are well known for their entertaining and educational performances of traditional and original dance, songs and folk music. Together as Matter and Ghost, the pair performs dances from England, Scotland, Canada and the Appalachian Mountains, accompanied with tunes and stories reflecting the historical settings of the steps.

Sheila Grazino and Neil Woodward as Matter & Ghost

(734) 433-9907
tradstepper@yahoo.com

History, Vocal Music

Sheila Landis Sings in Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald

Rochester Hills Oakland

Sheila Landis offers student performances and workshops.

Sheila Landis Sings in Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald

(248) 651-9477
slandis9@juno.com

Dance, Instrumental Music, Theatre, Visual Arts, Vocal Music

The Cook Arts Center

Grand Rapids Kent

The Cook Arts Center send artists, dancers, actors and musicians into schools toteach their specific area of expertise to students in order to supplement the currentcurriculum for teachers and/or to do something fun for events/parties/special activities.

The Cook Arts Center

(616) 742-0692
programdirector@gaah.org
http://www.gaah.org/

Instrumental Music, Theatre, Vocal Music

Tunes n Tales by Tricia

Laingsburg Shiawassee

Tricia Kjolhede is an extraordinary entertainer and much, much more. Tunes n Tales by Tricia combines the fun of musical expression with 30 years of classroom experience and knowledge of young people.

Tunes n Tales by Tricia

(517) 651-6301
tricia@tunesntales.com

Cultural, History, Instrumental Music, Vocal Music

Valerie Barrymore and the Foundation of Funk

Galesburg Kalamazoo

Valerie Barrymore and the Foundation of Funk is a high-energy musical experience.

Valerie Barrymore and the Foundation of Funk

(269) 271-5219
Davidbauma@aol.com

Dance, Instrumental Music, Theatre, Vocal Music

Wharton Center for Performing Arts

East Lansing Ingham

An artist-in-residence is a professional performer with a dual role as a "teaching artist." During a multi-day stay on campus and in our community, an artist-in-residence shares his or her expertise and insights on creativity during close interaction with youth and lifelong learners.

Wharton Center for Performing Arts

(517) 884-3141
briseno@msu.edu
http://whartoncenter.com/education/schoolseries.aspx
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