DAVID HB DRAKE

Songs for All Seasons

Wiscon-Sing

Wisconsin History Songs with Slides

Video Sample at : http://www.davidhbdrake.com/wisconsing.htm

Interview on Wisconsin Public Television at:
https://www.wisconsinlife.org/story/milwaukee-musician-brings-wisconsins-history-life-song

WISCON-SING is a 55-minute multimedia program which presents songs that introduce Wisconsin’s vibrant history to audiences of all ages in a music and visual performance enhanced with over 100 historic and scenic slides of our state. From the Native Americans and French explorers, European immigration, the work of lumberjacks and Great Lakes sailors, up to our present day farmers, Wisconsin comes to life in song. David plays a variety of handmade and historic instruments, the kind our ancestors played, including Indian courting flute, mountain banjo, dulcimer, and concertina in addition to guitar to give the music an authentic flavor. The audience is invited to participate, encouraged by special sing-along slides.

From the great north woods, the songs of lumberjacks and the great pine forests, of deep winters and fish-tales are found in songs like “The Lumberjack’s Alphabet" and “Jon Jonson”. Work songs of the sailors and river men are reflected in “Where are you Bound” and “The Rivers of Wisconsin”. From the rich farmland, “When I First Came to this Land”, ”Many, Many Cows”, and “The Cranberry Bog” with everyone singing on the finale, “On Wisconsin!” Heritage, family, comedy, and nostalgia all come alive in David’s concerts.

Songs available on "WISCON-SING" CD and DVD and companion book!
For information and ordering go to: http://www.davidhbdrake.com/wisconsing.htm

This show is ideal for enhancing 4th grade Wisconsin History studies and meets many state standards for history education. Work together with other 4th grade classes in nearby schools and make this an annual event!

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