ARTIST RESIDENCY PROGRAMS:

This is a program designed by you and I. Usually, elementary schools ask for this BUT any group/age can do this. Example: I work with a school district that has me visit 4 of their schools (every 3rd grade class) every year for the last 4 years! My work is applicable to ALL grade level. 

LENGTH of RESIDENCIES: 1 to 12 weeks     

CONTENT: is described here and info can be taken from the programs described in the "Educational Programs".   

My saying is: "...been there and done that...": every question you might have about I've done in teaching & performance, I've done and done it very well.

Note: in regard to instrument making, please notify me well in advance as much as possible to assure you that a) the materials are available, because in the case of bamboo I have to harvest it  -and-  b) that I have time to prepare make all the instrument kits.

• Varying lengths of Residencies: a few days to a few weeks, my best recommendations are the 4 to 6 week programs. I also have lesson plans that go up to 12 weeks.
• Interactive Performance: Instrumental techniques, composition & performance techniques.
• Instrument Making: the instrument is usually the "Bamboo Flute", although other instruments are possible. 
  
• Food, Customs, Language, Geography and Culture Storytelling
• Science of Sound: experience this totally original interactive workshops, using ancient Mexican instruments to teach science of sound.          

• 1) Introduction to Ancient Mexico Drumming session.
• 2) Introduction to Ancient Mexican wind instruments with a Rain Forest Soundscape.
• 3) Introduction to Musical Instruments of Ancient California.
• 4) My heritage: Tepehuano and Yaqui Indian Storytelling with music (stories for all ages about Coyotes, Snakes, Bears, Rabbits and Mythical animals)
• 5) ---or--- Anything YOU want to focus on!!!