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Dave Ruch
Dave Ruch
Dave Ruch is extensively involved in the arts-in-educational field, using music to teach core curriculum and inspire young learners. Through concerts, workshops, residencies, and distance learning programs, he works with tens of thousands of students each year in preschool, primary, elementary, intermediate, middle, and high school settings. Topics ties in to Common Core ELA modules (Engage NY and others) and NYS Learning Standards across grade levels and disciplines.
Programming
Programming
In Person
In Person
Colonial America: Music from the 13 Colonies (On Campus)
Colonial America: Music from the 13 Colonies (On Campus)
Grades: 3-8
Minimum Audience Size: one classroom
Maximum Audience Size: 300 students
Length of Performance: 45 minutes
Setup Time: 30-45 minutes
Teardown Time: 20 minutes
This performance supports the following NYS Learning Standards:
Common Core Learning Standards: English Language Arts
Vocabulary acquisition and use
Learning Standards for Social Studies:
History of the US and NY
Learning Standards for the Arts:
Performing
Connecting
Description:
Sing authentic songs in Dutch, Iroquois, and English…..try your hand at an ancient African American musical activity….puzzle over some tuneful brain teasers on colonial trades (24 of them!)….laugh, move, respond, and learn as we explore life in the 13 original British colonies and New Netherland.
Complementing the elementary and middle school ELA/SS curricula, this school assembly program takes students well beyond Yankee Doodle to discover colonial life through some great hidden music and fascinating stories.
Fully interactive!
Categories: Art, English Language Arts, History
Cost:
$850.00 – one show
$1,100.00 – two back to back shows (same location)
$1,400.00 – full day (can be split between two locations, one show per building)
The Erie Canal Concert (On Campus)
The Erie Canal Concert (On Campus)
Grades: K-8
Audience Size: 300
Length of Performance: 40 minutes
Setup Time: 45 minutes
Teardown Time: 20 minutes
This performance supports the following NYS Learning Standards:
Common Core Learning Standards: English Language Arts
Vocabulary acquisition and use
Learning Standards for Social Studies:
History of the US and NY
Learning Standards for the Arts:
Performing
Connecting
Description:
With his guitar, banjo, jaw harp, bones, spoons and more, Dave leads students on a fun-filled musical journey into our history. Students become active participants in their own learning as they sing along, respond to questions and act out songs. Topics covered include important dates and facts about the building of the canal, how it was used, its connection to the growth of New York City, music and life on a canal boat, shipping on the Great Lakes and more.
Categories: Art, English Language Arts, History
Cost:
$850.00 – one show
$1,100.00 – two back to back shows (same location)
$1,400.00 – full day (can be split between two locations, one show per building)
Fourth Grade Social Studies Sampler (On Campus)
Fourth Grade Social Studies Sampler (On Campus)
Grades: 3-5
Audience Size: 300
Length of Performance: 40 minutes
Setup Time: 45 minutes
Teardown Time: 20 minutes
This performance supports the following NYS Learning Standards:
Common Core Learning Standards: English Language Arts
Vocabulary acquisition and use
Learning Standards for Social Studies:
History of the US and NY
Learning Standards for the Arts:
Performing
Connecting
Description:
Dave loves the grade 4 social studies curriculum in NY schools, so here's a "grab bag" of songs and stories from the Native Americans of NY State (Haudenosaunee), Colonial times in NY State, the Erie Canal and more. It's a fun-filled review (or preview) of our state's history with lots of laughs along the way!
Categories: Art, English Language Arts, History
Cost:
$850.00 – one show
$1,100.00 – two back to back shows (same location)
$1,400.00 – full day (can be split between two locations, one show per building)
Immigration Songs and Stories (On Campus)
Immigration Songs and Stories (On Campus)
Grades: 3-6
Audience Size: 300
Length of Performance: 40 minutes
Setup Time: 45 minutes
Teardown Time: 20 minutes
This performance supports the following NYS Learning Standards:
Common Core Learning Standards: English Language Arts
Vocabulary acquisition and use
Learning Standards for Social Studies:
History of the US and NY
Learning Standards for the Arts:
Performing
Connecting
Description:
Songs and stories from and about the many immigrant groups that came to America in search of a better life over the past 400 years, along with some musical instruments they brought with them. Themes touched upon, include why people immigrated to America, what they expected to find, how they got here and where they are now.
Categories: Art, English Language Arts, History
Cost:
$850.00 – one show
$1,100.00 – two back to back shows (same location)
$1,400.00 – full day (can be split between two locations, one show per building)
A Musical Celebration (On Campus)
A Musical Celebration (On Campus)
Grades: K-6
Audience Size: 300
Length of Performance: 40 minutes
Setup Time: 45 minutes
Teardown Time: 20 minutes
This performance supports the following NYS Learning Standards:
Common Core Learning Standards: English Language Arts
Vocabulary acquisition and use
Learning Standards for the Arts:
Performing
Responding
Connecting
Brief Description:
Dave brings along his banjo, guitar, jaw harp, bones, spoons and more for a special interactive concert filled with musical fun. Students will delight in seeing and learning about these instruments up close while enjoying some great participatory songs performed on each. Expect singalongs, movement songs, laughter, guessing games, even a few cartoon themes.
Categories: Art, ELA
Artist Cost:
$850.00 – one show
$1,100.00 – two back to back shows (same location)
$1,400.00 – full day (can be split between two locations, one show per building)
Regions of the U.S. in Song (On Campus)
Regions of the U.S. in Song (On Campus)
Grades: K-8
Audience Size: 300
Length of Performance: 40 minutes
Setup Time: 45 minutes
Teardown Time: 20 minutes
This performance supports the following NYS Learning Standards:
Common Core Learning Standards: English Language Arts
Vocabulary acquisition and use
Learning Standards for Social Studies:
Geography
Learning Standards for the Arts:
Performing
Connecting
Brief Description:
A musical trip across America! Interactive songs, stories & musical instruments from various regions of our country along with opportunities for students to show off what they know. Song material highlights one or more of the features or occupations of each region
Categories: Art, ELA, Tourism
Cost:
$850.00 – one show
$1,100.00 – two back to back shows (same location)
$1,400.00 – full day (can be split between two locations, one show per building)
The Native Americans of New York State (On Campus)
The Native Americans of New York State (On Campus)
Grades: K-8
Audience Size: 300
Length of Performance: 40 minutes
Setup Time: 45 minutes
Teardown Time: 20 minutes
This performance supports the following NYS Learning Standards:
Common Core Learning Standards: English Language Arts
Vocabulary acquisition and use
Learning Standards for Social Studies:
History of the US and NY
Geography
Learning Standards for the Arts:
Performing
Connecting
Description:
With his guitar and some traditional Iroquois instruments, Dave leads students on a fun-filled musical journey into our history. Students become active participants in their own learning as they sing along (in English and Iroquois!), answer questions and act out songs. Some students will even be invited on stage with the performer to play the Iroquois rattles. Topics covered include the Iroquois' use of their surroundings to meet their basic needs for food, clothing and shelter, and the forced relocation of the Iroquois to the reservations.
Categories: Art, English Language Arts, History
Cost:
$850.00 – one show
$1,100.00 – two back to back shows (same location)
$1,400.00 – full day (can be split between two locations, one show per building)
Traditional Children's Game Songs, Stories, and Singalongs (On Campus)
Traditional Children's Game Songs, Stories, and Singalongs (On Campus)
Grades: K-2
Audience Size: 300
Length of Performance: 40 minutes
Setup Time: 45 minutes
Teardown Time: 15 minutes
This performance supports the following NYS Learning Standards:
Common Core Learning Standards: English Language Arts
Vocabulary acquisition and use
Learning Standards for Social Studies:
History of the US and NY
Geography
Learning Standards for the Arts:
Performing
Connecting
Description:
Authentic children's songs, singing games and stories from American, European and African traditions offer young wigglers an unparalleled opportunity to connect with their own heritage, and that of other cultures. This is time-tested fun for the youngest audiences, from the days when children were responsible for entertaining themselves!
Categories: Art, English Language Arts, History
Cost:
$850.00 – one show
$1,100.00 – two back to back shows (same location)
$1,400.00 – full day (can be split between two locations, one show per building)
World Communities Concert (On Campus)
World Communities Concert (On Campus)
Grades: K-6
Audience Size: 300
Length of Performance: 45-50 minutes
Setup Time: 45 minutes
Teardown Time: 15 minutes
This performance supports the following NYS Learning Standards:
Common Core Learning Standards: English Language Arts
Vocabulary acquisition and use
Learning Standards for Social Studies:
History of the US and NY
Geography
World History
Learning Standards for the Arts:
Performing
Connecting
Description:
Add a new dimension to your studies of various world cultures and communities with joyous song! Your students will experience an Indian tabla drum, an exotic stringed instrument from Europe, a Native American traditional instrument and more as they sing in various languages, answer questions, laugh, and perhaps most importantly, think about and discuss ways in which we are all similar. Dave also talks about his own eye-opening trip to Asia in 1992.
Categories: Art, English Language Arts, History
Cost:
$850.00 – one show
$1,100.00 – two back to back shows (same location)
$1,400.00 – full day (can be split between two locations, one show per building)
Virtual
Virtual
The Engagement Library (Virtual)
The Engagement Library (Virtual)
Description:
Twelve-month building-wide access to a library of prerecorded assembly programs and shorter bonus content videos for enriching SS and ELA units through music.
This subscription includes 49 full length and bonus content videos, written responses to all student questions, monthly email with program highlights and suggestions, free access to any newly added programs.
Full-length assembly programs:
Traditional Children’s Game Songs, Stories and Singalongs (PreK-K)
Songs from our Communities and Neighborhoods (K-2)
World Communities and Cultures (K-6)
Native Americans of New York State (K-8)
Colonial America: Music from the 13 Colonies (Gr. 3-8)
Westward Expansion and the Gold Rush (K-8)
The Erie Canal Concert (K-8)
Regions of the US in Song (K-6)
Immigration to America (Gr. 3-8)
December Fun Show (K-5)
Welcome Back to School Show (K-4)
Bonus Content Videos:
A Fun Russian Song
A Fun Song with Jaw Harp
Black History Month: Learn to Play Hambone
Chicken and a Chicken – Game Song
Colonial Trades song
Dave on CBS Sunday Morning singing/talking of the Erie Canal
Dave on PBS: Adirondack Music
Cumberland Gap song
Down on the Farm song with jawharp
Erie Canal Song: Low Bridge Everybody Down
Erie Canal Song: Common Myths
Erie Canal Song: History
Everybody Love Saturday Night song
How to Play The Spoons
Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Corn Dance Song
Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Pigeon Dance Song
Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Smoke Dance Song
Jaw Harp demonstration
May There Always Be Sunshine song (with story)
May There Always Be Sunshine song (without story)
Mole in the Ground song
Native American instruments demo
Oleana: A Song of Immigration
Prep for Colonial America assembly #1 – learn some Dutch!
Prep for Colonial America assembly #2 – teaching the Colonial Trades song
Season of Light: A Winter Holiday Song
Story That The Crow Told Me song
Sweet Betsy from Pike song
That’s Responsible song
The E-ri-e Was Rising song
The Mermaid of Ontario song
The Old Chisholm Trail cowboy song
The Three Sisters (Corn, Beans and Squash) song with story
The Three Sisters (Corn, Beans and Squash) song without story
The Watermelon Song
The Wild Rover – Irish song
Trip a Trop a Tronjes: A Dutch Song
Two Monkeys game song
Cost: $547/school for unlimited 12-month access
Pre-Recorded Assembly Programs for Five-Day Use (Virtual)
Pre-Recorded Assembly Programs for Five-Day Use (Virtual)
Description:
You choose the start date and get unlimited access to a pre-recorded assembly program of your choice for five consecutive school days. Each teacher can use on their own time.
Traditional Children’s Game Songs, Stories and Singalongs (PreK-K) https://daveruch.com/video/traditional-childrens-game-songs-stories-and-singalongs/
Songs from our Communities and Neighborhoods (K-2) https://daveruch.com/video/songs-from-our-communities/
World Communities and Cultures (K-6) https://daveruch.com/video/world-communities-concert/
Native Americans of New York State (K-8) https://daveruch.com/video/native-americans-of-new-york-state/
Colonial America: Music from the 13 Colonies (Gr. 3-8) https://daveruch.com/video/13-colonies-kids/
Westward Expansion and the Gold Rush (K-8) https://daveruch.com/video/westward-expansion-for-kids/
The Erie Canal Concert (K-8) https://daveruch.com/video/erie-canal-songs/
Regions of the US in Song (K-6) https://daveruch.com/video/regions-of-the-united-states-for-kids/
Immigration to America (Gr. 3-8) https://daveruch.com/video/immigration-songs-and-stories/
Cost: $149/school for unlimited five-day use
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