Derek tells Stories
PROGRAMS
AVAILABLE
Trickster Stories from The Bahamas, the Caribbean, Africa and America.
This program is perfect for elementary age school age children, K to 6. Children are introduced to B'Rabby, the Bahamian trickster, Anansi the spider of West Africa,
Ti Malice of Haiti and others. Derek uses music and lots of participation in this program to encourage children to get involved in storytelling.
Elementary school and up.
Trickster Stories from The Bahamas, the Caribbean, Africa and America.
This program is perfect for elementary age school age children, K to 6. Children are introduced to B'Rabby, the Bahamian trickster, Anansi the spider of West Africa,
Ti Malice of Haiti and others. Derek uses music and lots of participation in this program to encourage children to get involved in storytelling.
Elementary school and up.
Stories of Immigration
In this program Derek talks about his immigration to America and tells stories of the immigrant experiences of others. He uses stories and songs to help students think about these issues. The material covered is dependent on the age of the audience. Stories range from "The Long March", looking at the Trail of Tears to stories of the Spanish Jews forced to leave Spain in 1492, to voluntary immigration of people looking for new lands.
Grades 3 through High School.
In this program Derek talks about his immigration to America and tells stories of the immigrant experiences of others. He uses stories and songs to help students think about these issues. The material covered is dependent on the age of the audience. Stories range from "The Long March", looking at the Trail of Tears to stories of the Spanish Jews forced to leave Spain in 1492, to voluntary immigration of people looking for new lands.
Grades 3 through High School.
Medieval Program
This program presents audience members with music and stories of Medieval time Tales from the Arabian Knights to Stories of King Arthur's court. Derek accompanies his telling with medieval music that he sings and plays on
Spanish medieval bagpipe, Turkish long neck lute, medieval lute, psaltery and flute.
4th grade and up.
This program presents audience members with music and stories of Medieval time Tales from the Arabian Knights to Stories of King Arthur's court. Derek accompanies his telling with medieval music that he sings and plays on
Spanish medieval bagpipe, Turkish long neck lute, medieval lute, psaltery and flute.
4th grade and up.
Mirror of Race - Stories that deal with issues of Race
and Ethnicity
This program uses stories both personal and from literature and folklore to encourage audiences to think about issues of race. For middle school audiences this program uses early photographic images - Daguerreotypes - to generate discussion. See http://mirrorofrace.org
Middle and High school
This program uses stories both personal and from literature and folklore to encourage audiences to think about issues of race. For middle school audiences this program uses early photographic images - Daguerreotypes - to generate discussion. See http://mirrorofrace.org
Middle and High school
Stories of Slavery and Freedom
This program tells the true stories of slaves in America as well as conjure tales, stories written to talk about the evils of slavery. These stories examine the human spirit from slavery to freedom. Derek uses contemporary stories as well as songs in this presentation.Derek uses contemporary stories and songs as well in this presentation.
For 4th grade to High School
Myths
and Legends
These two independent programs can be integrated into one program if required. Myths and Legends from a number of cultures are told accompanied by musical instruments. From early myths of the Mayas and Incas to Persephonie and Demeter this program is designed to bring these stories to life for students.
3rd grade and up
These two independent programs can be integrated into one program if required. Myths and Legends from a number of cultures are told accompanied by musical instruments. From early myths of the Mayas and Incas to Persephonie and Demeter this program is designed to bring these stories to life for students.
3rd grade and up
Music Program
This performance traces music from Medieval times to the present. Derek, a professional musician and a graduate of Berklee College of Music presents a program using lute, guitar, flutes, medieval bagpipe and psaltery, among other instruments to introduce students to music and styles of various periods. Classical and flamenco guitar features prominently in this program.
3rd grade and up
Stories and music for Adult audiences
This program is designed for adult audiences using stories, Caribbean songs and humor for a view into Island life in contrast to City life. Derek tells personal tale of his island experiences in stories filled with pathos and humor.
This program is designed for adult audiences using stories, Caribbean songs and humor for a view into Island life in contrast to City life. Derek tells personal tale of his island experiences in stories filled with pathos and humor.
Family programs
Come sit and listen to stories as Derek tells folktales, sings songs and encourages parents to tell each other stories. This program is highly participatory and fun for the whole family.
Stories of Survival and the Environment
Derek tells folktales from Rain Forests around the world. These stories of animals and creatures help motivate audiences to think of the environment and our need to protect it.
Derek tells folktales from Rain Forests around the world. These stories of animals and creatures help motivate audiences to think of the environment and our need to protect it.
Reflecting Stories: How We Respond to AIDS.
This program is for an an adult audience and uses folktales and interwoven with contemporary narrative to help audiences reflect on this issue facing our communities today. The performance is followed by a discussion.
Middle to High School
For bookings please email me:derek@derekburrows.com
or call 617.275.4244