Media Advisory

Contact: Michael Dean
(405) 522-5241

October 21, 2009
For Immediate Release

WHAT: American music of the Colonial, Revolutionary, and Federal periods - we expect around 400 students here today and tomorrow per the schedule listed below:

WHEN:
October 21 Sessions
9:30-10:15 Elementary
10:30-11:15 Elementary
12:30-1:15 Middle/High
1:30-2:15 High/College

October 22 Sessions
9:30-10:15 Elementary
10:30-11:15 Elementary
11:30-12:15 Middle/High

WHERE: Oklahoma History Center

Additional Information: The Oklahoma History Center and George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens invite Oklahoma teachers to a special afternoon workshop. Join David Hildebrand, a leading musical historian, and explore the music of the colonial and revolutionary periods. This workshop will discuss songs of patriotism, revolution, and military exploits that will help you bring history to life for your students.

The program will bring America's early music to life and target students of all ages, especially 4th and 5th graders. Spoken introductions and stories will put the music and instruments into context, while highlighting connections to great people and moments in our nation's early history.

I will arrange interviews with staff and David Hildebrand. This should be a great program for the kids with great response from them.

For more information, call Michael Dean 522-5241.