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                                   Amanda DeBarr  Stevens                                                                                                                                           vocalist

Amanda, a member of the musical group "ShhhBang", performs songs in a variety of styles and demonstrates how to bring a theatrical character to life through song.  Her presentation for grades K-4 includes songs familiar to this age group. For grades 4-6, Amanda includes country and popular songs.

Age level: grades 1-3 and 4-6  Time: approx. 45 minutes Availabililty: Weekdays with ample notice (prefer 2-4 weeks). Requirements: two electric outlets.

Amanda is a graduate of PHS and WVU-P who currently works for DeBarr Trucking.  She directs the children's choir at her local church..  As a member of the singing group "ShhhBang", she has performed in a number of West Virginia and Ohio fairs and festivals, including the Mayor's Music Series in Parkersburg and the West Virginia State Fair.  Amanda has also performed in theatrical productions at the Actors Guild.

Curriculum Guide

Language Arts and Sciences

K-2                                                3-4                                            5-6

speaking/listening                music appreciation                music appreciation

stories                                    vocabulary                                vocabulary

people in community            characterization/role playing    drama

Arts

K-2                                                3-4                                            5-6

music appreciation            music appreciation                music appreciation

listening to/ identifying       analyzing music                     careers in music and theatre

music

Amanda DeBarr

304/481-4330 or 304/422-4077

amandastevens@suddenlink.net