Charles Pettee
Charles Pettee delights in sharing the stories and sounds of the many cultures from around the world that make up the wonderful tapestry of NC Blues and Bluegrass music. With skills honed at more than 5,000 performances throughout the US, Canada, and Europe, Pettee’s love of people shines through his work, making for memorable and meaningful programs for students and teachers alike. Prepare for interactive experiences delivered with humor, virtuosity and authenticity!
ARTS-CURRICULUM INTEGRATION: (MUSIC) (STORYTELLING) (HISTORY) (LANGUAGE ARTS)
Programs
Performance Bluegrass: North Carolina’s Global Music
GRADES: 3-8
Grades 3-5 clap, sing, and respond to North Carolina’s roots music from the the early 1700s to the present, featuring sounds from Europe and Africa, blended here! Grades 6-8: Similar repertoire; deeper look at immigration and multicultural influences on North Carolina’s folk music.
Max Participants: 600
Duration: 45-50 minutes
Special Requirements: 10 ft x 15 ft area with table; Artist provides full sound system and all instruments. Please allow access to performance area for set-up 90 minutes prior to performance time.
Fees:
Single Performance Fee: $625
Two Same-Day Performances: $1,000
Performance Catch the Bluegrass Bug!
GRADES: Pre-K – 2
Mr. Charles picks the guitar, or “tater-bug” (mandolin), hums the harmonica, and “rolls” the banjo, while all sing “Ain’t No Bugs On Me!” and other fun traditional tunes that make NC Bluegrass catchy!
Max Participants: 600
Duration: 45 minutes
Special Requirements:
10 ft x 15 ft area with table; Artist provides full sound system and all instruments. Please allow access to performance area for set-up 90 minutes prior to performance time.
Fees:
Single Performance Fee: $625
Two Same-Day Performances: $1,000
Residency/Workshop Digging for the Roots of North Carolina Bluegrass Music
GRADES: Kindergarten – 5
Live interactive classroom sessions featuring singing and clapping with a different “focus instrument” each day, (guitar, mandolin, banjo, harmonica, voice). Students experience the influences of many cultures in developing NC roots music.
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Max Participants: 45 students max per residency session (two classes may combine)
Duration: 50 minutes per workshop and residency session. 3 days needed for residency (minimum) with each participating class. Workshop is one session with a class.
Special Requirements: Classroom or library space. Artist brings everything needed for the residency.
Fees:
3-Day RESIDENCY:
Base Rate: $187.50 per class
$562.50 (1 class, 3-day residency with same class each day)
$1,125 (2 classes, 3-day residency with same 2 classes each day)
$1687.50 (3 classes, 3-day residency with same 3 classes each day)
$2,250 (4-5 classes, 3 day residency with same 4-5 classes each day)
WORKSHOP:
Fee per workshop: $125
Total fee for five to six workshops in one day: $750.00
