2012-328 Arts - Grady Brown Elementary School PTA $1,000

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puppets that each child carries in the parade (although the parade did not occur this year). Art created in Ms. Jones' class decorates the lobby of the school and lines the hallways. The literary arts are exemplified through the school's annual literary arts journal, The Roaring Pencil. In addition to these programs led by specialists in the arts, classroom teachers integrate visual and literary art into their lessons in different ways. For instance, early readers and writers are tasked with writing their own short stories and creating illustrations. Proposed Uses of Grant Funds—description, including location, date, artists involved. Include information concerning whether you have undertaken similar activities in the past. Include approximate number of audience per program; geography of audience; mix of race, ethnicity, age, and gender. Discuss how arts program will be integrated into the curriculum. Grady A. Brown Elementary School has been able to provide students with exposure to the arts in the school through generous grants received over the years. During previous years, the school has invited artists such as Jody Cassell, Chuck Davis' African American Dance Ensemble, String Celebration, Hobey Ford and the Golden Rod Puppets, Driftwood (a roots/bluegrass quartet), Cane Creek Cloggers, Pamlico Joe and Clean Water Flow, Carolina Ballet, an African drummer, children's theater troops, and local authors. This year, the PTA would like to invite Durham-based percussionist and arts educator, Beverly Botsford, to conduct performances and a residency for GAB students. Ms. Botsford will provide two performances during her first day at the school, so that all students at the school can enjoy and be exposed to her instruments, and the role of percussion in music and language arts. Ms. Botsford will then conduct a residency with groups of students throughout the week to provide them with greater exposure to percussion instruments, cultural diversity, and the importance of rhythm in the language arts. BEVERLY BOTSFORD Beverly Botsford is a cross-cultural percussionist, blending music, movement, and spoken word in solo and ensemble presentations. Embracing drumming traditions and inspirations of Africa, Latin America and her native North Carolna,.Beverly weaves colorful rhythmic tapestries with her infinite array of instruments. She has worked full time as a professional musician since~ 1978. Her experience includes 13 years of performing with Chuck Davis and the African American Dance Ensemble as well as hundreds of school and community residencies, performing solo and in various collaborations. Since 1998, Beverly has toured internationally with Grammy nominated jazz vocalist, Nnenna Freelon in such venues as the Kennedy Center and the Hollywood Bowl. Beverly is on the touring and education roster for the NC Arts Council and offers performances, workshops and residencies. WRAP IT IN RHYTHM: EXPLORING LANGUAGE AND CULTURE WITH DRUMS AND PERCUSSION Grady A. Brown Elementary will invite Beverly Botsford to provide two performances for all students at the school. She will then conduct a residency for groups of students throughout the week. Beverly Botsford will guide students in creating a multi-layered rhythm orchestra, to explore cultural diversity, build character and enhance language arts curriculum. Weaving words and rhythms, students will learn essential music skills playing percussion from around