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Moon Mullen - Appalachian Folk Music

"Moon" Mullen brings enthusiastic interpretation of Appalachian music and culture to students of all ages. The program includes demonstrations of traditional instruments such as guitar, banjo, dulcimer, mandolin, and mouth bow. There's plenty of sing-a-long participation for the audience.

Age level: K-6 Time: 45 minutes Availability: flexible with notice Notes: require armless chair, microphone if on stage, can perform outside (weather permitting)

Michael "Moon" Mullen is a graduate of Marietta College. "Moon" has been a catalog artist for ARTSBRIDGE for over eight years. He produced the video "Folkwise: An Appalachian Musical Experience" in 1990. He has been an active supporter of arts programs in W.V. and Ohio.

Curriculum Guide

Language Arts and Social Studies
K-2: folk tales, legends, WV heritage, language and customs

3-4: WV/OH stories, oral communication, local language and customs, geography

5-6: American history, WV/OH culture, rights/freedoms, legends

Math and Science
K-2: patterns, rhythms, five senses

3-4: sound production, number patterns and rhythms

5-6: sound production, ecology

Arts
K-2: music appreciation, types of instruments, tempo, rhythm, lyrics

3-4: music appreciation, types of instruments, singing ballads, music from other cultures

5-6: music appreciation, types of instruments, singing, music from other cultures