The American Legends program
contains many songs that tell the stories of some amazing characters in
the history and folklore of our country. The sources of these are many
and include: Native American, African American, Appalachian, Tall
Tales. True Stories and more. This is a program for Elementary schools.
John Henry "The Steel Driving Man"
The Boogie Woman - Legend of the Mosquito
Waltzing With Bears
A few years ago, I met some performers from New Zealand, that provided an
assembly program for schools in that country. They told me how it was
funded. The children brought $2 to school for an assembly. The
performing artist was paid half of what was collected. No children were
punished, if they were unable to pay. All children attended the
assembly. Instead of the school spending funds, they actually earn some! I tried this out
once in a school in Hawaii. There the children brought $1.25 to pay for
the assembly. I was paid in quarters! In this time of financial
difficulties for schools everywhere, I am willing to perform assemblies, as a fund raiser for
schools. I am also willing to help the schools sell my award winning
CD's and refund $5. of every sale back to the school. It is important
to me to keep the tradition of storytelling and music alive in our
schools. Please call me for more details. Al Hirsch 206-283-3726
