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Scott Cain - Hammered and Mountain Dulcimer

Scott takes his 30 years experience working professionally in the music and entertainment industry and applies it to his own style of playing traditional and original Appalachian folk music. He blends a bit of the history of Appalachian folk instruments and music with his performance of familiar favorites like “Country Roads”, ”West Virginia Hills” and many more. This is a presentation all grades will enjoy!

Time: 45-60 minutes (tailored to your schedule); needs: one chair; availability: all year, with notice; grades K-6; Study Guide provided.

Scott  Cain has worked in the music and entertainment industry since 1977, playing Fife and Drum Corps at Disney World, where he also worked as a Lighting Director and Sound Engineer. He has worked as Lighting Director for three television networks, served as Technical Director at the Smoot Theatre in Parkersburg, West Virginia, and cut CDs of his original dulcimer music.

                                                                Curriculum Guide

Language Arts and Social Studies

K-2                                                   3-4                                           5-6 active listening                      storytelling                  legends, tall tales

folktales                                narratives, themes               Appalachian

famous people                     American History              culture/history

Science and Math

K-2                                                3-4                                               5-6

five senses                               natural resources      natural resources

counting                                   sound production              sound waves

Arts

K-2                                          3-4                                                     5-6

music appreciation        music appreciation           music appreciation

types of instruments     types of instruments       types of instruments