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View our short video on U-Tube, titled; "Community Fandango" or here: just press play!! Filmed at Braciforte Small Schools in Santa Cruz, outdoors at historic Olompali State Park in Marin and at The San Francisco Museum and Historical Society. 2007-2008 TOUR Season The Alta California Orchestra is proud to be a part of American Masterpieces - California "Musica Festiva De Las Misiones" Two ways to participate, whether you are a presenter, teacher, principal, mission, historical society, PTA or community group. Organizers can also combine the two for a discount rate. RESIDENCIES K-12: We are excited to be able to book residences, targeting K-12 School Children (an afternoon of listening, singing, dance instruction and dancing) through our sponsor organization the "Institute for Traditional Studies" ITS, in partnership with the "National Endowment for the Arts" NEA, "California Arts Council" CAC and "Western States Arts Federation" WESTAF. All K-12 performances will include California Folk Dance Traditions Instruction Booklet and CD with all dances for pre and post dance practise, music lesson plans and a description of a California Fandango. PUBLIC PERFORMANCES: Please call or email Deborah at the Institute for Traditional Studies itsArt@mwildblue.net or 707 937-2133 for promo package and current fees for PUBLIC PERFORMANCES. |
New mix here as of April 2009, with 4 new tracks!! All tracks enhanced at Peter Temple Studios in Albion.
Los Californios, The Alta California Orchestra "Fandango at Sonoma" CD sales and info. TEACHERS!!! August 2007 AVAILABLE NOW! California Folk Dance Traditions Instruction Booklet and CD. Created by Deborah Fischbach and The Alta California Orchestra as part of American Masterpieces-California Residency Program. Link to contents of booklet, sample dance tune and more about the Booklet and the talented folks who made it. Also purchasing and 'package deal' including "Fandango at Sonoma" CD, offer. Important: If you already have the booklet; go to the Booklet link for some suggestions which should help you to make several lesson plans using this booklet. After you read my suggestions and look it over, if you have questions regarding how the steps go or the timing, or music please call me, Deborah at 707 937 2133. |
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The Alta California Orchestra "Fandango at Sonoma" CD sales and info
"California Folk Dance Traditions Instruction Booklet and CD" Discount purchase on Booklet, CD and "Fandango" CD.
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