Project Impact

From Rail Splitter to President

Abe Lincoln’s rise from humble beginnings to President of the United States is a story that children always enjoy hearing - but when Mr. Lincoln himself stands before them and tells of his life – the IMPACT is even greater.

Actor-storyteller Lou Del Bianco brings Abraham Lincoln to life in this interactive, dramatic program in which he portrays Abraham Lincoln as Civil War President, frontiersman, and storyteller.

Lincoln’s values - honesty, love of family, thirst for education, sense of justice, and perseverance - shine through this dynamic new presentation. Authentic historical quotations are used throughout. The Emancipation Proclamation and Gettysburg Address are featured for older students. 

This program is endorsed by The Lincoln Bicentennial Commission  

Grades PreK-2, 3-5 & 6-8

So, This is Opera!

Lyric soprano Yvette Lewis provides a look at the evolution of African American culture from slavery to the mid 1930’s.

The program explores the utilization of the Underground Railroad as a route of escape to freedom and how free people were ultimately able to create viable lives for themselves and make a valuable contribution to the growth and development of America. 

An excellent program for Black History Month.

Grade 6-12

Jonathan Sprout's American Heroes series of four concerts inspire children with music, visuals, and stories about some of America's most exemplary citizens. 

Incorporating original songs from his award-winning albums, Jonathan brings history to life as he conveys the importance of the virtues that make ordinary people extraordinary. 

Honesty, respect, responsibility, compassion, self-discipline, perseverance, and generosity are central themes in these dynamic songs that feature remarkable men and women.

This program is a great addition to Social Studies curriculum. It can also enhance your Language Arts curriculum, as Jonathan’s songs are mini-biographies set to music.  The Heroes stories can be used to encourage students to write a mini-biography of someone they admire.

There are four different Heroes concerts to choose from:
American Heroes One: features Martin Luther King, Jr., Sacajawea, George Washington, Amelia Earhart, and Abraham Lincoln, along with the uplifting song Heroes, make up this concert.

American Heroes Two: Rave reviews inspired the second concert which features Thomas Edison, Pocahontas, Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, and Benjamin Franklin.

American Heroes Three: Jonathan’s exuberance shines as he shares his songs and stories about Susan B. Anthony, Orville & Wilbur Wright, Johnny Appleseed, Neil Armstrong, and Sojourner Truth. The concert concludes with the inspiring A Better World.

American Heroes Four: This upbeat lively concert is Jonathan Sprout at his best, featuring original songs about Wilma Rudolph, John Muir, Elizabeth Blackwell, Thomas Jefferson and Milton Hershey. The concert also includes “Good For Me,” a rousing tribute to teachers who are heroes. This concert includes songs from Jonathan's Grammy Award Nominated CD

Grades K-6

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