artists in the schools

Artist Roster  ~ Council Programs

Performances & Tours for Students

• Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art

• Performing Artists Association of St. Joseph, MO, Inc.

• Robidoux Resident Theatre

• Saint Joseph Historical Society 

• St. Joseph Museums, Inc.

• The Saint Joseph Symphony

ALBRECHT-KEMPER MUSEUM OF ART      

Scheduling a Tour

Docent Guided: AKMA offers guided tours of the permanent collection of American Art (Colonial to Contemporary), the mid-1930s era Albrecht family home (William Albrecht founded the Western Tablet Company, manufacturer of the Big Chief Tablet), and temporary exhibitions (many of which feature regional artists).

            The tour supports curriculum standards with an interdisciplinary approach. Docents discuss the general subjects of the American Colonial Period and Westward Expansion along with art criticism and interpretation. The tour adds to knowledge gained in the classroom, promotes critical thinking skills, and engages the students in lively debates about the art. Students discover new perspectives about the meaning and role of art as they interact with the artworks and learn the many ways artists have recorded people, places, and events throughout our history.

            You may also request specific themes or curricular units you would like to see focused on during the tour. We can accommodate groups of 10 to 80 students. Tours range from 30 to 90 minutes. Please call to schedule at least two weeks prior.

            Teacher-led Tours: Teachers are welcome to escort their students as part of a self-guided group. Group size is limited to 75 students, and we ask that you please arrange for one adult chaperone per 15 students. To best serve all groups, please call at least one week prior to schedule your visit.

Resources

The museum has available a wide selection of teacher resource materials to complement and enhance classroom instruction. The teacher resource center contains art-related books, slides, and videos from all art historical periods that may be borrowed for in-classroom use. For a listing of these materials, please contact the museum or visit the museum’s education webpage.

Our popular Art Touch Kits contain a varied selection of interactive items for in-classroom use. There are seven themed kits: African Art, American Art—Colonial Period, American Art—The Westward Movement, American Folk Art, Ancient/Mediterranean (Egypt, Rome, Greece), Native American Art, and Preschool (animals & colors). All kits include an art slide kit with educator’s manual, a cassette tape of related songs or music, 1-5 children’s books, 1-3 posters, and a selection of hands-on touchable objects. For example, the Native American Kit contains a kachina doll, Santa Clara black pottery, porcupine quills, deer hide, catlinite stone, turquoise, and raw and carded wool. Kits are available for up to two-week loans.

For more information about the museum’s educational programs, contact Caroline Clark-Murphy, Director of Educational Programs, at 233-7003 ext. 16 or clarkmurphy@albrecht-kemper.org. Additionally you may visit the museum at 2818 Frederick Avenue , or on the web at http://www.albrecht-kemper.org.   [ Return to Top ]

PERFORMING ARTS ASSOCIATION OF ST. JOSEPH, INC.

Each year the Performing Arts Association dedicates a portion of its funding to sponsor Children’s Residency programs for students kindergarten through 12^th grade.

 2011/2012 Missoula Children’s Theatre Performances

Founded in 1970, the Missoula Children’s Theatre mission is to help young people develop life skills through participation in the performing arts. They present classic tales with humorous, modern twists and original music. Each cast will include 50 to 60 local students from kindergarten through 12^th grade.

PAA and MCT will present Cinderella at Riverside Church on Saturday, October 22, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Auditions will be held at Riverside Church at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, October 17, 2011.

Auditions for the Nutcracker will be held at Dance Arts Center in September 2011. Day and time will be announced at a later date. Dance students will rehearse once the schedule has been set after the audition and perform at the Historic Missouri Theatre, Saturday, November 26, 2011, 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, November 27, 2011, 2:00 p.m.

MCT returns for The Tortoise and the Hare (place to be announced) on Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Auditions on Monday, February 6, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. (place to be announced).

Tickets for the performances are $9 for adults and $6 for children 12 and under. 

The Missoula tour team is available to present workshops in your school. Three 45-minute workshops are available free of charge. The free workshops are available to schools on a first come basis.  Additional workshops are available for a $75.00 fee. 

Tickets for all performances are available at the Performing Arts Association, 719 Edmond, St. Joseph, MO  64501 or by calling 816-279-1225 www.saintjosephperformingarts.org

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RIVERSONG                                           

RiverSong is a member of Sweet Adelines International, one of the world's largest singing organizations for women, and is committed to advancing the musical art form of barbershop harmony through education and performance. As part of that commitment, RiverSong has created "Just Sing" a class to assist music educators in including this style of music in the repertoire.  

The materials and musical arrangements used in this class have been developed with particular attention to the range and capabilities or young women's voices. Barbershop harmony presents challenging experiences in tuning, synchronization, lyrical interpretation, vowel matching, word delivery and visual support for the music. It also helps develop vocal independence and control while providing a unique identity in your music department's performing groups.

If you would like to share barbershop harmony in your classroom please contact RiverSong at RiverSongchorus@hotmail.com or www.RiverSongchorus.com to set up a date.

Sweet Adelines International also has a FREE music educator’s packet if you're interested in developing a more extensive program in your school. This packet includes:

* Educator's Guide & Songbook

* Introduction of Barbershop Harmony-History-Style-Form

* Arrangement List

* Video Tape/DVD Presentation

* Four-Part Learning CDs

Please contact Sweet Adelines International Education Department to receive your music educator’s packet. Call 1 800 992 SING (7464) or visit their website at www.sweetadelineintl.org

ROBIDOUX RESIDENT THEATRE                  

CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG                                                            February 9^th and 10^th, 2012

Robidoux Resident Theatre presents daytime performances of Ian Fleming’s Chitty Chitty Bang Bang February 9^th at 9:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. and February 10^th at 9:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.  All tickets are $3.00 and staff is free.  Never has a bigger show played the Missouri Theatre!  The fantastic adventures of this out-of-the ordinary car that flies through the air and sails the seas, are reaching a new generation!  Come fly with us in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.  Make your reservations early before the shows sell out! 

NOTE:  We will NOT be seating in the top balcony due to visual issues with the show, so early reservations are highly encouraged!  Upon receiving your reservation an educational packet with activities and lesson plans will be forwarded to your school!

JUNIE B. JONES                                                                                         April 27^th, 2012

Two daytime performances will have the most famous first grader ever sharing her journal entries and singing and dancing for the enjoyment of the young and the young-at-heart!  Junie B. Jones has captivated the young for years and now you get to see her and her friends live at the Missouri.  She will be thrilled to tell you about being a first grader without getting too mushy!

This national touring show is NOT to be missed!

Shows are April 27^th at 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.!  Tickets are $3.00 each and staff is free!  Please make your reservations early in order to assure your school gets the best seats for Junie B. Jones.  You will receive an educational packet with activities and lesson plans upon the completion of your reservation.

For further information call the RRT office at 816-232-1778 or visit www.rrtstjoe.org.    [ Return to Top ]

ST. JOSEPH HISTORICAL SOCIETY               

Robidoux Row Museum

Each year St. Joseph third graders study the history of their community.  In support of this program, the St. Joseph Historical Society offers free guided tours of the Robidoux Row Museum , located at Third and Poulin Streets.

Robidoux Row Museum is the last surviving structure built by city founder Joseph Robidoux.  The museum contains collections on Joseph Robidoux, the gold rush pioneers, maps of Missouri and St. Joseph , as well as material about the city of St. Joseph .

Teachers should allow 45 minutes to one hour for a complete tour of the facility.  Tours can be arranged by calling 232-5861.  Please allow at least three weeks notice for a tour.    [ Return to Top ]

ST. JOSEPH MUSEUMS, INC.

The St. Joseph Museum features extensive American Indian exhibits including clothing, accessories, fans, pottery, pipes, weapons, kachinas, jewelry, and archaeological items from ten culture areas. The featured exhibition for 2010 is “Riders of the Pony Express.” Exhibits are appropriate for elementary school students. Tours can be arranged (816-233-8471). Special programs that can be brought to your classroom are also available upon request. Also available for tours is the Black Archives Museum.

The Glore Psychiatric Museum opened in 1967 to educate the public about mental health issues and reduce the stigma associated with mental illness for patients and their families. It is nationally recognized as “one of the 50 most unusual Museums in the country.” The Glore Psychiatric Museum chronicles the 130-year history of what was once known as the “State Lunatic Asylum No. 2,” which opened in November of 1874 in St. Joseph. The Museum uses full-sized replicas, interactive displays, audio-visuals, artifacts, and documents to illustrate how mental illness has been portrayed and treated. Tours are available and exhibits are appropriate for grades 9 through 12 (816-233-8471).

The Wyeth-Tootle Mansion is an 1879 Gothic sandstone Mansion, which illustrates the cultural, architectural, and economic history of 19^th century St. Joseph. The exterior features a unique north side turret that makes the Mansion resemble a castle. The interior features oil-on-canvas paintings on the first floor ceilings, ornate walnut woodwork and staircase, and stained glass windows. Natural History exhibits, including a Mammal habitat room, are located on the third floor for lower elementary students. St. Joseph History, featuring exhibits on Early St. Joseph, the Civil War, and Jesses James, are on the second floor and are appropriate for upper elementary students.  Student tours are available (816-233-8471).

 Student tours available by calling (816) 233-8471                                    For more information visit www.stjosephmuseum.org or call (816) 232-8471

THE SAINT JOSEPH SYMPHONY

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The Saint Joseph Symphony’s educational programs include Youth Concerts and the Instrumental Infusion program. These programs focus on students in the fourth through sixth grades. 

Youth Concerts are a cooperative project of elementary school classroom and music teachers, Symphony staff, and musicians. Performances at 9:30 a.m., 10:45 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on October 6, 2011, will be held at the Missouri Theater.

The Instrumental Infusion program is presented for 5^th grade students each May by the Saint Joseph Symphony in cooperation with the St. Joseph School District and Missouri Western State University.  Fifth grade students are bused to MWSU and four sessions are presented over two days.  Each of the four sessions begins with MWSU music students presenting demonstrations of the principal instruments of the Band and Orchestra followed by a short chamber concert. The 5th grade students are divided into groups to try woodwind, brass, and string instruments for themselves. Teachers evaluate students along the way as they try out each family of instruments in order to help them determine what instrument would be the best choice for their next school year.

Student tickets are available for as little as $5 to all concerts during the season, and student tickets are half price in all sections.

Tickets for all performances are available by calling the Saint Joseph Symphony office at 816-233-7701; http://www.saintjosephsymphony.org      [ Return to Top ]