WITNESS School Program
The WITNESS School Program is an exciting opportunity for Minnesota students and teachers to learn more about the contributions African Americans have made, and are making, to the fine arts.
Each partner school is able to take advantage of three program
components that provide an enriching integrative experience for both students and
teachers:
For more information about the school program, contact Elissa Weller at eweller@vocalessence.org, or 612-547-1452. To sign up as a WITNESS Partner School, read and submit the WITNESS School Agreement.
WITNESS 2011-2012 Theme
The 2011-2012 WITNESS School Program will celebrate the return of Hannibal Lokumbe (Dear Mrs. Parks) with the premiere of his piece, In the Spirit of Being. Performed by VocalEssence, children’s choir, jazz quintet and Hannibal Lokumbe on trumpet, this work shows how we are interconnected through our past, present and future regardless of cultural background. Through this journey, students will be challenged to embrace a greater appreciation for the gift of life, gain confidence to overcome whatever struggles they may face, and be inspired in the peace attained through forgiveness. Learn more by watching the video below.
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What do teachers think about the WITNESS School Program?
“We
really enjoy working with the WITNESS program. We have worked with them for
several years and have great success every time.”
- Michael Skinner
World Cultures School
“The WITNESS program provides an
excellent opportunity for students to learn about the contributions of African
Americans to our world of music.”
- Amy Gustafson
Carondelet Catholic School
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