Angela Ammerman

Swansboro Middle School

The Blues Black American Folk

music Most influential form

of traditional American music

Almost all pop music today stems from the Blues

Transmits African American heritage through music

Documents legislative, political, and social evolution of America

Encourages female power and African American success

Blues Music and Africa

Blues music teaches about music in Africa

The history of America and Africa can be taught through the blues

Cross Curricular activities are necessary in studying the blues

Outlines the history of Slavery in the United States and the beginnings of slavery from Africa

Activities and Funding

Academia as a Musical Experience

Instrumental Needs

Blues Ensembles Teach America’s history

through experience Experiences solidify

knowledge Further connections are

made as academic material is combined with musical material

20 guitars 20 harmonicas

Additional Activities African Improvisation

N’GomaA community event involving singing, dancing,

and percussionIf successful, we will perform at the Swansboro

Music and Arts Festival Interview of Local Blues Musicians:

Community InvolvementRole Models for studentsCombined performance at Swansboro Talent

Show (if local musician is available)

Practical Considerations

Grade Level – 6th Grade Class Size – 20 Students Meetings:

Each day for 40 minutes

This course will last 8 weeks