Shana Tucker

SHANA’S TEACHING PHILOSOPHY

“My goal is to give practical, empowering tools for participants to use that will help them express themselves through music.

One of my biggest joys is working with students of all ages, discussing and exploring and creating music through song. Facilitating workshops, residencies and informances allows me the opportunity to help people discover the songs that live inside their souls and hearts, which is an inspiring and empowering experience for participants of all ages — including me! Within my musical livelihood, there is very little 'work' that is as fulfilling as this.” — Shana Tucker

Shana is available for workshops, teaching artist residencies, Informances and guest artist appearances at your school, university or camp. If you'd like more information about how to make it happen, please send us an email inquiry.

IN-SCHOOL PERFORMANCES, WORKSHOPS & RESIDENCIES

Tapestry of Songwriting (WORKSHOPS & RESIDENCIES)

Tapestry of Songwriting can be structured as a 1-day workshop, multiple-day residency, and/or “Informance” (see ChamberSoul Cello & Songstories, above) for music classes, specials (orchestra or chorus), and academic classes. This experience is designed to introduce students and teachers to the essential components of song form (verse, chorus/hook, bridge, intro, outro); the relationship between melody, harmony, lyrics; and the role of musical storyteller through the art of songwriting. Tapestry of Songwriting can take a curriculum-based or thematic approach (i.e. “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle”; “It’s Cool to Be Kind”; “Snow Day”, etc). In some instances, where a whole grade/entire school is reading the same book, Tapestry of Songwriting translates essential elements of the story into a song that the students create the lyrics and provide essential input for the development of the essential musical components. At the end of each experience, students are encouraged to share their completed song along with Shana, either for the entire school, as a video, or for other selected classes as an audience.

Space Requirements

Minimum space requirements for performance: 8′ x 10′ for solo/duo (Shana + accompanist). Space would ideally be classroom or multipurpose room. Auditorium is acceptable as long a technical requirements are met.

Tech Requirements

Artist brings adequate sound reinforcement for classroom teaching situations and many large performance spaces. Access to electricity is necessary. A 25-foot extension cord requested. 45-min for set-up/soundcheck; same for breakdown.

Fee Structure

Informances and sharing assemblies are an option or can be added to existing workshop/residency. Click the button below and fill out the Contact Form to discuss the details unique to your school and receive a quote.

CHAMBERSOUL CELLO & SONGSTORIES (in-school performances)

ChamberSoul Cello & SongStories is an “Informance” — info session + performance = Informance — experience (duo, trio or quartet ensemble format) designed to introduce the audience to essential song form elements of:
- verse, chorus/hook, bridge, intro, outro, solo sections
- the relationship between melody, harmony, lyrics; and
- the role of musical storyteller through the art of songwriting

The program can adopt a curriculum-based or thematic approach. In some instances, “ChamberSoul Cello & SongStories” has translated essential elements of an identified story or theme into a song that students will have advanced information (inspiration words) and provided essential input for the development of a new composition that Shana and her trio will present. The ensemble travels through several different song styles, overviewing tempo, form, dynamics, improvisation, rhyme scheme, rhythm, tone and storyline to encourage a more active listening and participatory experience that addresses several curriculum standards. Students may also actively participate in executing simple rhythms using body, instruments or voice, illustrate steady beat, and describe how words/phrases supply rhythm and meaning for the song. Students are encouraged to ask questions and offer comments before the final song offering.

Space Requirements

Staging space in auditorium, multi-purpose room, the music classroom, etc. Must have access to electrical outlet source. A space that is between 12’x12′ and 15’x15′ will accommodate Shana’s ensemble.

Tech Requirements

Shana brings her own sound reinforcement/equipment.Access to an electrical outlet source + extra-long extension cord if performance space is not proximate to outlets.

Fee Structure

Click the button below and fill out the Contact Form to discuss the details unique to your school and receive a quote.

COMMUNITY CHORUS PROJECT: REIMAGINING REM’s
"Everybody Hurts" 

Community Chorus Project (CCP) was founded in 2011 by Lauren Bromley Hodge, a Chapel Hill, NC based arts entrepreneur, in collaboration with the Department of Music at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Community Chorus Project, LLC is a company with a mission to plant seeds of creativity, fun and artistry in middle and high school age singers.

If you'd like to coordinate a guest artist workshop for your school, please send an email.

KIDZNOTES GUEST ARTIST WORKSHOPS

Kidznotes is a music for social change program in Durham, NC that engages students Kindergarten through the 12th grade in an intense, fully integrated, afterschool orchestral program that includes instrumental instruction, choir, music theory, general music, orchestra, and band. Envisioned as an educational and community enrichment program based on the El Sistema model and adapted to the local realities of their communities, Kidznotes provides instruction free-of-charge to interested children with the fewest resources and the greatest need.

DURHAM SCHOOL OF THE ARTS - INFORMANCE

Durham School of the Arts (DSA) is an active and dynamic center for arts and academic education. School life at DSA is based on our shared culture of success and an emphasis on tolerance, diversity, personal responsibility, and respect for individual differences. DSA is a magnet school founded on the premise of providing our students with an education focused on excellence in the visual and performing arts and rigorous academics.  We believe that since our students are both participants and consumers of the arts, they will be better educated and more informed citizens.  As a result, we expect our students to be the leaders and intellectuals of tomorrow. 

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