The Deep Woods: Animals in American Folksongs

Red Yarn

This program offered by: Red Yarn

Animal characters play an important role in the multicultural folk songs of the United States. In this lively performance, Red Yarn (aka Andy Furgeson) will lead audiences into the Deep Woods, where all these animals live side-by-side. Mixing interactive musical performance with engaging puppetry, this program engages students with the songs and stories of our national heritage, from African-American game songs to English nursery rhymes. Students will stomp, clap, sing, dance, pantomime, and learn the cultural roots of classic folk songs like “Froggie Went A-Courtin’,” “The Fox,” and “Boil Them Cabbage Down” in Red Yarn’s energetic show. Curriculum connections include literacy through song lyrics and folklore, social studies and forest ecology.

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Details

Program Model: Assembly Performance

Art Form: Music

Curriculum Connections: Social Studies

Grades: 1, 2, 3, K

Program Requirements: Access to a 12' x 8' performance area (stage preferred).

Instruction Language(s): English

Red Yarn

About the Artist

Red Yarn

Andy Furgeson, aka Red Yarn, is a musician, puppeteer and educator from Austin, Texas, based in Portland since 2005. After several years working in after school programs and playing music for grown-ups, Andy decided to combine his passions for education and music by creating Red Yarn. Since going full-time as a family performer and teaching artist in June 2012, Andy has performed 250 shows per year, taught music and puppetry to thousands of students, and touched the lives of countless families with his songs, puppets, and positive messages. With seven albums, extensive touring, and videos galore, Red Yarn is taking his creative folklore project to a national scale. Andy lives in North Portland with his wife and singing partner Jessie Eller-Isaacs (an English teacher at Cleveland High School), their two young children, and a basement full of critter puppets.

"Red Yarn is not only an amazing artist and musician, he knows how to work with young learners. He challenges them, builds confidence, helps them identify art in the world...all while having so much fun! I recommend this experience highly." K-5 Teacher

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Program Costs

Please note that the cost of a program is determined based on a variety of different factors including number of sessions, planning hours needed and material costs. Please contact Arts for Learning NW for help determining the actual cost of your programs. Email us at [email protected] or call 503-225-5900, ext 705

Delivery Method	Type	Cost	Description
Assembly Performance	Oversize Audience Fee		$1 per student over the Participant Capacity (up to 50 extra students).
Assembly Performance	Mileage/Travel Costs		For sites located more than 15 miles from downtown Portland, an additional mileage fee will be applied using the IRS mileage rate. This program is available within 150 of Portland; greater distances possible with lodging.
Assembly Performance	Family Arts Night Performance	865.00	A 50 minute performance for students and families, typically in the evening or on weekends.
Assembly Performance	Single Performance	800.00	A single, 50 minute assembly performance.
Assembly Performance	Triple Performance	2050.00	Three 50 minute performances with short breaks in between each.
Assembly Performance	Back to Back Performance	1475.00	Two performances with a short break in between. Each performance is 50 minutes.