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Sean McCollough
Knoxville, TN
(865) 405-5955
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Sean McCollough is a performer, teacher and radio host who brings his experience as a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and musicologist into schools and other venues. He offers both concerts and residencies for grades Pre-K through 12. His programs include:
* This Is Our House: From Appalachia, Around The World, And Back
* Hear John Henry's Hammer Ring -- Appalachian Mountain Music
* From the Underground Railroad to the Civil Rights Movement
* Appalachian Folk Dancing and Play-Party Games
* Introduction to Songwriting
* Local Music History
* Band in a Suitcase - Making Our Own Music
* Sound Recording with Children
* Exploring American Musical Styles --
Rock 'n Roll, Blues, Country and Western, or Bluegrass
Sean has been entertaining and educating families and school groups with his energetic shows since the mid 90s. He has been compared to Pete Seeger and John McCutcheon for his use of traditional music and ... > Read morestorytelling as well as his charismatic performances. He plays the guitar, banjo and mandolin and draws heavily on the music of the Appalachian Mountains. He mixes world music, original songs, and other contemporary sounds into his performances that are built around audience participation. He recently released an album of sixteen songs for children and families entitled "This Is Our House."
Sean also currently plays with two different groups, The Lonetones and The John Myers Band. He is also in the band for the play "Between a Ballad and a Blues," a production of Carpetbag Theatre. Remaining very active as a professional musician, he presents workshops and does residencies in schools, gives lectures at museums and conferences, and teaches musicology at the The University of Tennessee.
Styles: Americana, Ballads, Bluegrass, Blues, Children's Music, Folk, Multi-Cultural, Pop, Rock, Spanish, Teacher, Touring Performances
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Title: Arts Appreciation - Multi-Disciplinary
Application Type
Teaching Artist Roster
Program Type
Arts Appreciation (1-4 days)
Region
Statewide
Artistic Discipline
Dance, Folk Arts Performing, Multi-disciplinary, Music, Storytelling
Populations/Areas of Interest
Any
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Froggie Went A Courtin'
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This Is Our House
Jenny Jenkins
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Lonetones
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Mole In The Ground
I Like Bugs
Peanut Butter and Jelly
New Down In Union County
De Colores
Freedom Song Medley
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Resume
06/22/11 thru 06/22/12, on Every Saturday
Kidstuff Radio Show
Location: WDVX-FM
Time: 9:00 AM
Sean is host of a family fun radio show for the yo... More Details
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