Blues and Beyond
Blues and Beyond
The Blues and Beyond

  • I recently read about "The Blues and Beyond" program you developed and I think it is a wonderful historical arts concept. I am certain your students will learn a lot and will benefit from your hard work.

    - Anthony M. Bucco
    Senator, 25th District
    New Jersey

  • It is difficult to find curriculum that can be delivered in a compelling, inspiring and entertaining way through the computer screen. This program accomplishes just that. The students are really engaged and eagerly look forward to every session.

    - Natalie McClarty
    Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
    Stamford (CT) Public Schools

  • It was an honor to co-labor with the ‘Blues and Beyond’ team in bringing such an invaluable curriculum to our community. My students were engaged and curious throughout the program. There is depth, truth and inspiration in this work. Onward and upward we go as we venerate the great contributions that African Americans have made to our country, our history and our music. (P.S. I have had a blast with this!)

    - Jason Kruk
    Music Teacher, Dolan Middle School
    Stamford (CT) Public Schools

  • It has been an extremely rewarding experience to bring ‘The Blues and Beyond’ to my classes. Everyone involved in the development and implementation of this program and incredibly supportive, easy to work with and are experts in this subject. Connections are made throughout multiple genres of music from field hollers to hip-hop, and intersect with historical, geographical and social context.

    - Darren Stec. Music Teacher
    Stillmeadow Elementary and Northeast Elementary schools
    Stamford (CT) Public Schools

  • The Blues and Beyond program is a one of a kind historical arts program that has helped foster an atmosphere of curiosity surrounding the African American struggle and its inseparable bond with music. The program has been creative and fun, but it has also served as a creative outlet for many kids.

    - Stephen Liloia
    7th and 8th Grade U.S. History
    Valleyview Middle School

  • The Blues and Beyond program has been very informative about racial equality and how it ties to music

    - Joseph C.
    6th Grade Student
    Valleyview Middle School

  • The Blues and Beyond program has taught many of us students a variety of things... After learning how music advanced so much over the years, I now take the time to listen to each individual instrument and each band member to see how they come together so nicely... I really loved learning so much in this program, it makes me look at music from a new perspective

    - Georgia C
    6th Grade Student
    Valleyview Middle School

  • I think the topics that we talk about are really interesting and the content itself is very cool to learn... I'm very excited to write the blues song at the end of the program.

    - Grace O
    6th Grade Student
    Valleyview Middle School