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ORANGE COUNTY ARTS COMMISSION
A a,�, r Spring, 2012 GRANT AGREEMENT
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THIS AGREEMENT, entered into this 19th day of July, 2012, by and between Orange County
("County"), by and through the Orange County Arts Commission ("Arts Commission") and
Grady A. Brown Elementary School PTA("Grant Recipient").
WHEREAS, the Arts Commission is a countywide arts agency that ensures the growth of
local arts experiences by providing funding and support for diverse high quality programs and
projects.
WHEREAS, the Arts Commission administers the Spring and Fall Arts Grants Program
to provide economic opportunities to Orange County artists and non-profit organizations
coordinating arts projects benefiting the citizens of Orange County.
WHEREAS, the Spring Arts Grants Program is supported by Arts Commission with
funds from the Grassroots Program of the North Carolina Arts Council, an agency of the
Department of Cultural Resources and the National Endowment for the Arts.
WHEREAS, the Grant Recipient was selected by the Arts Commission to receive the
Spring Arts Grant through the procedures duly adopted by the Arts Commission; and
WHEREAS, both parties wish to promote and maintain the integrity and clarity of the
Grant Recipient's ideas and statements and delineate the Grant Recipient's obligations to the
County;
NOW, THEREFORE, the County and the Grant Recipient, for the consideration and
under the conditions hereinafter set forth, agree as follows:
1. Approved Grant Project. Grant funds are provided under this Agreement for the project
("Project") described in the Grant Recipient's Grant Application, attached hereto and
incorporated herein as Exhibit A.
2. Grant Award. Grant funds in an amount not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000)
have been awarded by the Arts Commission to the Grant Recipient for the approved
Project. These funds must be matched at least dollar-for-dollar with cash from the Grant
Recipient's funds not derived from either Orange County appropriations or the North
Carolina Arts Council.
3. Contingency. This grant is contingent on North Carolina Arts Council Grassroots
Program funding to the Arts Commission. Final decisions on Grassroots Program funds
to the North Carolina Arts Council are subject to approval by the North Carolina General
Assembly.
4. Responsibilities of the Grant Recipient
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A. Implementation. The Project implementation shall take place between July 1,
2012 and June 30, 2013. The Project shall be implemented in the manner
described in Exhibit A. Time is of the essence in the implementation of the
Project.
B. Modifications to project. Grant Recipient shall present major changes to the
original proposal, including but not limited to changes in design, implementation
schedule and increase in Project budget by more than 10%, in writing to the Arts
Commission for approval. Arts Commission shall approve or disapprove Grant
Recipient's request for modifications within seven (7) days of receipt thereof.
Consent to project modifications shall not be unreasonably withheld. Arts
Commission's decisions shall be in writing. In the event the Arts Commission
fails to approve or disapprove the requested modifications within the time stated
herein, the modifications shall be deemed approved.
C. Non—assi nment. The grant cannot be assigned or transferred to a different project
or artist without prior written approval of the Arts Commission.
D. Records. Grant Recipient must maintain records and other evidence pertaining
to costs incurred and revenues acquired during the Project implementation. Grant
Recipient shall maintain financial records pertaining to the Project for three (3)
years from the date of this Agreement, in case of audit.
E. Use of Funds. Grant Recipient shall not use the grant funds to repay outstanding
taxes or other debts of any nature. The grants shall be utilized solely for the
purpose of implementing the Project and Project related expenses.
F. Final Report. Grant Recipient shall submit to the Arts Commission a Final Report
on or before Friday, July 5, 2013 . The Final Report shall be in the format
required by the North Carolina Arts Council. Failure to submit the Final Report
or late submission of the Final Report, for any reason, shall be grounds for denial
and/or cancellation of grant funds for the Project and future grant proposals.
5. Responsibilities of the Arts Commission
A. Payment. The Arts Commission shall release the grant funds in the amount of
$1,000 to the Grant Recipient.
6. Publicity
A. Acknowled eg_ment. Credit must be given to the Orange County Arts
Commission using the Arts Commission logo and if State funds are received
to the North Carolina Grassroots Program in brochures, news releases,
programs, and all other printed and online publications. Copies of such printed
materials must accompany the evaluation report. When no printed information is
used, verbal credit shall be given. In addition, all print and promotional material
must include the following credit line (check all that apply):
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i. County Funds Only. "This program is supported by the Orange
County Arts Commission. "
ii. x North Carolina Arts Council Funding. "This program is supported by the
Orange County Arts Commission with funds from the Grassroots Program of
the North Carolina Arts Council, a state agency. "
B. The Grant Recipient must enter all events, exhibits and performances open to the
public and related to this grant award on the ExploreChapelHillARTS.eom
website and display ExploreChape1Hi114,RTS.com publicity materials
(postcards, brochures, etc.) prominently and consistently at their venue or
performance space. In addition, the Grant Recipient must add a link to the
ExploreChape1HillARTS.com (ExploreChape1HillARTS.com logo preferred)
to their main webpage. The Grant Recipient shall contact the Orange County Arts
Commission for replacement ExploreChapelHillARTS.com publicity materials.
7. Indemnity. The Grant Recipient agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the County, the
Arts Commission and the North Carolina Arts Council and their officers and employees
from any and all claims or actual injury, damage or loss to a person, or real or personal
property that results from or is in any way connected to the use of the grant funds.
8. Independent Contractor. The Grant Recipient is an independent contractor and not an
employee, agent or other representative of the County and/or the Arts Commission.
Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed to create the relationship of
principal and agent, or employer and employee, between Grant Recipient and Arts
Commission or Orange County Government. Grant Recipient understands and agrees
that he/she is not authorized to incur any expenses or any liability whatsoever on behalf
of the County or the Arts Commission and has no authority, expressed or implied, to
obligate or make representations on behalf of the County or the Arts Commission. In
addition, Grant Recipient agrees to maintain his or her own worker's compensation
insurance for himself/herself and his or her employees for the duration of the art work's
installation.
9. Termination
A. In the event of any of the circumstances set forth below (hereinafter referred to as
"default"), the Arts Commission may immediately terminate this Agreement:
(i) Any fraudulent representation in any verification required to obtain
payment under this Agreement or other dishonesty on a material matter
relating to the performance of services under this Agreement.
(ii) Nonperformance, incomplete service or performance, or failure to
satisfactorily perform any part of the Project or to comply with any
provision of this Agreement, as determined by the Arts Commission in its
sole discretion.
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(iii) Failure to adhere to the terms of applicable county, state or federal laws,
regulations, or stated public policy.
B. In the event of default by the Grant Recipient, the Arts Commission has the
discretion to elect to terminate this Agreement, in whole or in part and/or require
the Grant Recipient to repay the grant funds within seven (7) from written notice
of default or allow the grant recipient the opportunity to cure the default. This
clause shall not be interpreted to limit the County's or the Arts Commission's
remedies in law or in equity.
10. Miscellaneous.
A. Entire Agreement. This Agreement and the attachments contain the final and
entire understanding of the parties with respect to the subject matter of this
Agreement. All modifications and amendments to this Agreement shall be in
writing. This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties, their heirs, successors
and assigns.
B. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws
of the State of North Carolina and the Orange County.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Orange County and the Grant Recipient have signed this Grant
Agreement, effective on the last date this Agreement is signed by both parties as indicated by the
dates set forth under signatures below.
For and on behalf of the Grant Recipient
Grady A. Brown Elementary School PTA
Date
For and on behalf of Oran C unty Government
Frank W. lifton, Count anager Date
For and on behalf of Orange ounty Arts Commission/approved as to technical content
Steve rant ey,Economic Deve nt Director /D ate
Approv as t orm and legal sufficiency
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Annette M. Moore, Staff Attorney Date
This instrument has been pre-audited in the manner required by the Local Government Budget
and Fiscal Control Act
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Clarence G. Grier,Administrative and Financial Services Date
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CC), Arts in Education Grant Spring
ORANGE COUNTY ARTS 2012- 13 Application Form
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ORANGE COUNTY ARTS Orange County Arts _Commission
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Promoting the artistic and cultural development of Orange County, North Carolina
Evaluation Criteria
• Artistic merit of program.
• Populations served — impact for geographic &traditionally under-served populations.
• Feasibility of proposed activity &effectiveness in providing high-impact arts experiences in schools.
• Cooperation between schools and artists.
• Evidence of feasibility of program, community support, and responsiveness to community needs.
• Integration of arts program into grade-level appropriate curriculum.
1 Applicant Information
Applicant Name Grady A Brown Elementary Parent Teacher Association
Mailing Address 1100 New Grady Brown School Road Hillsborouqh NC 27278
Daytime Phone 919-732-6138 Fax Number 919-644-2800
Email Address gabpta(a.gmail.com Web Site https://sites.google.com/site/gabpta
Project Director Nicole Judice Title Cultural Arts Committee Chair
DUNS Number
2 Project Director Information
Project Director Home Address 2006 Thoroughbred Dr., Hillsborough, NC 27278
Daytime Phone 919-265-4065 Evening Phone 919-732-1576
Email Address udicel(d)msn.corn -
3. Grant Request Summary
Arts Program Grant Request $1000.00
Total Cash Match $1000.00
Total Organizational Budget 2009-2010 $15,825 (total): $1,450 (Cultural Arts)
(PTSA/Cultural Enrichment 2010-2011 $16,725 (total); $1,540 (Cultural Arts)
Committee/Arts Program) 2011-2012 $18,835 (approx.): $2,040 (Cultural Arts)
Summary Statement for Proposed Uses of Arts in Education Grant Grady A. Brown Elementary School
has been able to provide students with exposure to the arts through funding from the PTA and generous
grants received over the years This year, the PTA will invite Durham-based artist Beverly Botsford, to
conduct performances and a residency or GAB students Ms. Botsford will provide two performances
during her first day at the school and will then conduct a residency with groups of students throughout
the week.
Questions? Call us at (919) 968-2019 • Deliver Application to: 501 West Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC
School Profile
Grady A. Brown Elementary School is located about three miles southwest of historic
Hillsborough. The facility, built in 1975, serves area pre-kindergarten through fifth graders from
the Orange County Schools District. The school was named for Mr. Grady Anderson Brown,
who was a well-respected teacher, coach, and principal at the old Hillsborough High School.
The mission of Grady A. Brown Elementary School is to educate all students to their highest
level of academic performance, while fostering positive development of their physical, mental,
and social needs, so that each individual student may make a positive contribution to our
democratic society.
The Grady A. Brown PTA is a group of parents and teachers working together on projects to
strengthen the teaching and learning environment at Grady A. Brown Elementary School. The
PTA strives to improve the learning environment, educational opportunities, and academic
achievement of children at Grady A. Brown, in accordance with the goals of the school
administration and teachers. Specifically, the PTA organizes events, programs, and
communications that:
• support the teachers and staff at Grady A. Brown in their important work,
• provide access to educational and cultural arts opportunities,
• foster a sense of community centered around the school,
• improve the health and fitness of our students,
• develop Grady A. Brown's learning and recreation facilities, and
• share information about issues affecting Orange County Schools with our members.
The PTA is open to all Grady A. Brown's parents and teachers, and is headed by a PTA board
which meets monthly. PTA projects are undertaken by various subcommittees. So far in 2011-
12, the PTA consists of 162 members.
Our school currently has 490 children. 39% of students have free or reduced lunch. School
fundraisers in this environment can only go so far..While a direct drive fundraiser_is..a source-of
funding for our school, it will not cover all of the expenses for the improvements and
opportunities that our children deserve. Our school consists of students from the following
ethnic groups: Caucasian (69%), African American (12%), Hispanic (16%), Asian (2%), and Other
(1%)•
School's Arts Programs
Grady A. Brown Elementary School students are the beneficiaries of a weekly art, music and
Spanish language and culture curriculum. All grade levels attend one Music class per week
taught by Julie Rohrman and one Art class per week, taught by Trena Jones, Ms. Ayesha
Swinton teaches Spanish language and culture. Ms. Rohrman leads a fourth grade recital each
year, and other musical performances. Ms. Jones has lead the 3rd grade's participation in the
Hillsborough Handmade Parade each year in October through a lesson in creating handmade
puppets that each child carries in the parade (although the parade did not occur this year). Art
created in Ms. Jones' class decorates the lobby of the school and lines the hallways. The
literary arts are exemplified through the school's annual literary arts journal, The Roaring
Pencil. In addition to these programs led by specialists in the arts, classroom teachers integrate
visual and literary art into their lessons in different ways. For instance, early readers and
writers are tasked with writing their own short stories and creating illustrations.
Proposed Uses of Grant Funds—description, including location, date, artists involved.
Include information concerning whether you have undertaken similar activities in the past.
Include approximate number of audience per program; geography of audience; mix of race,
ethnicity, age, and gender. Discuss how arts program will be integrated into the curriculum.
Grady A. Brown Elementary School has been able to provide students with exposure to the arts
in the school through generous grants received over the years. During previous years, the
school has invited artists such as Jody Cassell, Chuck Davis' African American Dance Ensemble,
String Celebration, Hobey Ford and the Golden Rod Puppets, Driftwood (a roots/bluegrass
quartet), Cane Creek Cloggers, Pamlico Joe and Clean Water Flow, Carolina Ballet, an African
drummer, children's theater troops, and local authors. This year, the PTA would like to invite
Durham-based percussionist and arts educator, Beverly Botsford, to conduct performances and
a residency for GAB students. Ms. Botsford will provide two performances during her first day
at the school, so that all students at the school can enjoy and be exposed to her instruments,
and the role of percussion in music and language arts. Ms. Botsford will then conduct a
residency with groups of students throughout the week to provide them with greater exposure
to percussion instruments, cultural diversity, and the importance of rhythm in the language
arts.
BEVERLY BOTSFORD
Beverly Botsford is a cross-cultural percussionist, blending music, movement, and spoken word
in solo and ensemble presentations. Embracing drumming traditions and inspirations of Africa,
Latin America and her native North Carolna,.Beverly weaves colorful rhythmic tapestries with
her infinite array of instruments. She has worked full time as a professional musician since~
1978. Her experience includes 13 years of performing with Chuck Davis and the African
American Dance Ensemble as well as hundreds of school and community residencies,
performing solo and in various collaborations. Since 1998, Beverly has toured internationally
with Grammy nominated jazz vocalist, Nnenna Freelon in such venues as the Kennedy Center
and the Hollywood Bowl. Beverly is on the touring and education roster for the NC Arts Council
and offers performances, workshops and residencies.
WRAP IT IN RHYTHM: EXPLORING LANGUAGE AND CULTURE WITH DRUMS AND PERCUSSION
Grady A. Brown Elementary will invite Beverly Botsford to provide two performances for all
students at the school. She will then conduct a residency for groups of students throughout the
week. Beverly Botsford will guide students in creating a multi-layered rhythm orchestra, to
explore cultural diversity, build character and enhance language arts curriculum. Weaving
words and rhythms, students will learn essential music skills playing percussion from around
the globe, with a focus on drums from Africa and Latin America. Spiced with song, stories,
movement and spoken word, the classes develop skills of teamwork, listening and self-
expression. Using classroom text from poems, stories, and other content, students will use
music to explore the use of rhythm, repetition, accent, and inflection, enhancing language
fluency. They will compose rhythms that will become part of a group piece, shared on the last
day of the residOncy.
CURRICULUM STANDARDS: MUSIC (multiple grades): COMPETENCY GOAL 2: The learner will
play on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music. (National Standard 2)
(National Standard 8). LANGUAGE ARTS Goal 4: The learner will apply strategies and skills to
create oral, written, and visual texts.
2011-12 Arts in Education Application — Page Three
Financial Information
Please provide a projected budget for your proposed project utilizing the format below.
Project Expenses Cash = Grant Amount + Applicant
Expenses Requested Cash Match
A Personnel
Administrative staff 0 0 0
Artistic staff 0 0 0
Technical/Production staff 0 0 0
B Outside Fees and Services
Artistic contracts $2,000 $1,000.00 $1000.00
Other contracts: 0 0 0
C Space Rental 0 0 0
D Travel 0 0 0
E Marketing 0 0 0
F Remaining Project Expenses 0 0 0
G Total Cash Expenses $2,000 = $1,000.00 + $1000.00
Project Income Cash Income
A Admissions 0
B Contracted Services Revenue 0
C Other Revenue(specify)
0
D Private Support
Corporate support 0
Foundation support 0
Other private support 0
E Government Support
Federal 0
State/regional(not including this request) 0
Local(not including this request) 0
F Applicant Cash $1000.00
G Grant Amount Requested $1,000.00
in this application
H Total Cash Income $2,000.00
(must equal Total Cash Expenses,
Item G above)
CC.,; Arts in Education Application — Page Four
ORANGE COUNTY ARTS
COMMISSION
Signatures
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Signature of Project irector Date
Nicole R. Judice
Typed or Printed Name — Project Director
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Signature of Autho ' ing Official .Date
Nicole R. Judice
Typed or Printed Name —Authorizing Official
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE FUNDED
Beverly Botsford
PERFORMING ARTIST *ARTS EDUCATOR * TEACHING ARTIST
5612 Willet Rd. Durham,NC 27705 (919)384-8418 BBshekere @aol.com
Resume of Professional Experience (partial list)
Percussionist, Educator, Dancer, Storyteller
PERFORMING
1998-Present Nnenna Freelon(Jazz Vocalist)
Performances in major jazz festivals,theaters and clubs around the world, including,
Kennedy Center,Hollywood Bowl,Monterey Jazz Festival,Prince Albert Hall (London),
BET Jazz,CBS Good Morning(national television)
1983 - 1997 Chuck Davis and the African American Dance Ensemble
Performing and touring throughout the US and aboard for programs such as: Southern
Arts Federation,North Carolina Touring Program,Hong Kong(1994),St.Croix, VI
(1993),American Dance Festival-Durham,NC(1983 - 1993),Dance Aspen,Colorado
(1991),Dance Africa-Brooklyn,NY(1991),Kennedy Center-Washington,DC(1985)
1980- 1993 Group Sax(Jazz Ensemble)
North Carolina Touring Program(1987- 1992),Recording and performing with Sir
Roland Hanna(1989),Opening act for major jazz artists including McCoy Tyner,Tommy
Flannigan,Ramsey Lewis,Buddy Rich,Ahmad Jamal,Mongo Santamaria,Teddy
Wilson, Chuck Mangione,Paquito D'Rivera
1986-Present Collaboration with Storyteller Louise Kessel
Performing in schools,libraries, festivals,community centers, etc.
Raleigh Storytelling Festival(1986-94), Eno River Festival,Durham,NC(1986-98),
WRAL TV Raleigh,NC Androgena Shod,(1994),Hudson River Revival(1987)
1988-Present For Special Audiences
Murdock Center(1991,92),Governor Moorehead School for the Blind-Raleigh,NC
- (1988,90,98),Beginnings for Parents of Hearing Impaired Children(19$8,90);Ui�1C - -
Hospital Burn Center(1990)
1977- 1980 Indigo-female musical quartet(original eclectic)
ARTS IN EDUCATION - Performance/Teaching
1979-Present Dancing Drums-solo performance programs in schools, libraries,theaters and festivals
Wake County Schools-Raleigh,NC(1984-Present),Johnston Co. Schools( 1995-
present), Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools(1985 -Present),Roanoke Public Schools
(2004), North Carolina Museum of Art-Raleigh,NC(1987,88,90,94), Jazz Charlotte
(1988-91), Smart Start Kids WRAL TV (2003),and Frog Hollow (1981)
1985 -Present Residencies & Community Arts Partnerships
Wake Co. Schools (1985-present), Greenville,NC Schools(1999), Sandersville, GA
(1997), Selma,AL(1996),Ocracoke,NC(1991,92),
South Carolina Arts in Education Residence Program- Simpsonville,Camden,
Spartanburg, Columbia,Georgetown,Marion,Florence
Creative Arts in the Public Schools/Durham Arts Council (1985 - 1997)
1985 -Present Workshop Leader
Arts Integration Institute-United Arts Council(2010)
ECMMA-Early Childhood Music Educators(2009)
NCCAT-North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (2008,07,06 04,01)
Various teachers wks in Wake Co,Johnston Co,Wilson, Tarboro.
Women in Percussion Festival-Wichita State University,KS(1997),All One Tribe
Drum Festival-Taos,NM(1994),Four Winds Foundation-New Orleans,LA(1993 -
95),Virginia Tech Residency, "Hair,Hands,&Feet"(1995)
1981 -Present African Arts Alive with dancers Normadien Gibson, Ava McFarlane, Sherone Price,
Wake County Schools(1986-present),Mecklenburg County Schools(1998),Moore
County Schools(1990)
DANCE
1988 - 1998 American Dance Festival-Faculty Member
ADF Seoul South Korea(1994),Danced in AADE's performance of Distant Drum,
choreographed by Donald McCale, accompanist for dance classes,Musicians Concert
1997-Present Collaborations
Urban Bush Women-Guest Artist-"Uncencored"—shows at Dance Theater Workshop-
NYC&U.of Minnasota
Ron Brown & Evidence-"Blueprint of a Lady"w/Nnenna Freelon band
Shows at the Apollo Theater,Kennedy Center, NJPAC,and others
Ways and Means(1999),Two Near the Edge(1998),Urban Bush Women(1997)
1990-Present Choreography
Arts Together S'hekere Sweet"1-991 North Carolina's Tap-Company Foot Dance 1910
1986,'88,'90 Dance/Music Consultancy-Wake County Schools
AWARDS, GRANTS, AFFILIATIONS
NEA/Alternate ROOTS Touring Program(1998 -Present)
North Carolina Touring Roster(1996-Present)
Southern Artists Registry-Southern Arts Federation(2008-present)
Alternate ROOTS Artistic Assistance Grant( 1990,2004)
Emerging Artist Grant-Durham Arts Council(2008,1998,1982)
Indie Award,The Durham Independent(1993)
International Creative Collaborations Panel -Ford Foundation(1997)
RECORDING (partial list)
Nnenna Freelon-Homefree (2010) Concord Jazz
Lois DeLoach--Jazz, Blues, Spirituals (2010)
Brenda Linton- Sparkle Plenty(2010)
Nnenna Freelon-The Quintessential Nnenna Freelon (2008) Concord Jazz
Nnenna Freelon--Blueprint of a Lady(2005) Concord Jazz, Grammy Nominated
Nnenna Freelon-LIVE(2003)Concord Jazz
Nnenna Freelon-Soul Call(2001)Concord Jazz, Grammy Nominated
Beverly Botsford -Movin Up(1998)
Jazz South IV-Southern Arts Federation with Group Sax(1992)
Khalid Saleem &Beverly Botsford-Rhythms of Life(199 1)
Group Sax-A New Level-featuring Sir Roland Hanna(1989)
Jim Brock-A Tropic Affair-Reference Records(1989)
Darryl Ryce-Carolina Blue,Rounder Records(1988)
Group Sax-Prime Time(1987)
Lee Ventures-388 Alarlboro Street(1987)
Scott Sawyer- Two Sides(1985)
Rolly Grey and Sunfire -Play with Us Tonight(1982)
EDUCATION
Experience has been my best teacher.Travel and study on a regular basis have augmented my growth. I
have taken study trips to Central and South America,Jamaica, West Africa,Asia and Cuba(three times).I
studied music at the University of Colorado(1972-1974) and the University of North Carolina at Chapel
Hill(1976-1979)
My most influential teachers have been:
Khalid Saleem(West African Music)
Chuck Davis(African Culture,Movement,Arts in Education)
Michael Spiro(Afro-Cuban Percusion)
Miguel Pomier(Latin Percussion,Jazz)
Roberto Viscaino(Afro-Cuban,Jazz)
Ramon"Sandy" Garcia(Afro-Cuban Folkloric)
Ray Codrington(Jazz)
Mamady Keita(Djembe/Dundun)
ARTS INTEGRATION TRAINING
2009-A Plus Teaching Artist Traing Project,4 day session,Edenton,NC
Creating Arts-Integrated Residencies
2007&2008 Kennedy Center Training,2,two-day sessions
"Artists as Educators:Planning and Presenting Effective Workshops for Teachers"
2007-United Arts Council- Designing arts-integrated school residencies
2006-United Arts Council- Integrating Core Curriculum for Teaching Artists
Grady A. Brown PTA
OCAC Grant—Spring 2012
Artist Contact list
Beverly Botsford
5612 Willet Road
Durham, NC 27705
Tel. (919) 384-8418
Email: BBshekere @aol.com
Website: http://beverlybotsford.com/
Media and Video footage of programs: http://beverlybotsford.com/about-bev/samples-of-
work/
Grady A. Brown Elementary School PTA
Project Director: Nicole R. )udice,judicel @msn.com
Staff Roster of all school art and music teachers
Julie Rohrman
Music Specialist/Teacher
Grady A. Brown Elementary School
Email address: Julie.rohrman@orange.kl2.nc.us
Trena Jones
Art Specialist/Teacher
Grady A. Brown Elementary School
Email address: Trena.jones @orange.kl2.nc.us
2012-2013 Executive Committee and Board
List of Executive Board members
Officer Name Phone E-mail
President Rachel Monschein 919-923-1779 rachelmonschein @gmail.com
Vice President Laura Kavanaugh 919-732-3220 laurakavanaugh @embargmail.com
Secretary Andrea Sorvino andreasorvino @nc.rr.com
Treasurer Dana Ward _
919-732-6138
GAB Principal Fay Jones ext 45001 fay.iones @orange.kl2.nc.us
Standing Committees
Communications Janet Huebner jhuebner @duke.edu
Community Building/
Hospitality Michelle Holland-Hall holland-hall @nc.rr.com
Cultural Arts Nicole Judice 919-732-1576 iudicel @msn.com
General Fundraising Jessica King luvmvkids girls @yahoo.com
Membership Lindsay Mann emann3 @bellsouth.net
919-732-6318
Teacher Representative Beth Quick ext 45502 elizabeth.quick @orange.kl2.nc.us
Parent Leadership Allison Jacobsen arbaudoin76 @yahoo.com
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Swirling Braids._. Using a fascinating array of percussion instruments, Gross-Cultural Percussionist, Beverly Botsford, blends music,
often homemade, Beverly shares excitement of world cultures and movement, spoken word and stories in a high energy; interactive
curriculum with music,spoken word, stories and dance. Percussion performance, celebrating the gift of listening and the science of
of Africa,Cuba,Brazil with a taste of jazz and Carolina spice.Students sound. Embracing the universal language of rhythm,she integrates
will understand music in relation to history and culture. They will culture,character and 2nd grade curriculum with drums of Africa,and
learn connections to drumming and language and will have a deeper Latin America and wild and crazy percussion creations from around
understanding of rhythm and pattern in music,speech and across the the world, including her own back yard.Ancient drums dance with
curriculum.Highly interactive with call and response,body percussion, wacky home made instruments in this "Vibration Celebration," to
song and movement. The program connects with music, social explore wavelength, frequency, volume, pitch and other scientific
studies,and language arts.The program can have a specific cultural or sound phenomenon. Highly interactive, students, will learn how
curriculum focus.ie...music of Africa,Latin America,jazz connections sounds are made by using a varietyof instruments and sound makers,
OR language arts integration with stories,poetry and other text. producing vibrating sounds.
CURRICULUM STANDARDS: `.::.<! ! nl 'r.,;t.. ,!.aa :'u:.:_L",1__ titlidRt4CULUP41 STANDARDS-SCIENCE 2nd grade Goal 4:The learner
_IVIPr_tE eC .'GOAL =63s. .arrl,r vAll i'n '. .sa, c ,sic t ticrtducr investigations and use appropriate technology to buik<
to ,.I.t.. ; d,iCi _U..U:_ ,,s.,t,�t,:�,i .� < :�..�.+ , i`c,t.tr ET ,; .i., i.tr;r.lerstal'I{.11!5r) of the CGrICE?pts of jUt!!Cl 3:01- DeJli'Jn`at)'iite how
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Objecti e 4.03 S,lo' how the frequc ncy can be r.lIwwi,e;.,by a.Ert=.ig
S i tjt_)iES:Goal The.o,t?Arn n",i ex,:. ,.,lu.ho -, individuals c_ n!Chia-` .the size and shape or a variety of instrurents.Objective 4.05 Observe
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i?estaibe hoi; r individuals,even—"s—find, .he ni.,e o vc sand cither"sound-rna;k urs"including to-,hunnan vocal cords.
fDUBATION:45 rninutes DUPATIOM 50 minute-
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AND PIERC_'USSION
A"hands-on""Vibration Celebration."Students will be introduced to
In the Wrap it in,Rhythm music residency, Beverly Botsford guides the wide world of percussion instruments,exploring rhythm,pattern,
students in creating a multi-layered rhythm orchestra, to explore tone,pitch,color,and dynamics,asweliascultural history,construction
cultural diversity, build character and enhance language arts and materials involved in making them.Theywill participate in making
curriculum.Weaving words and rhythms,students will learn essential music together as a drum ensemble, exploring important skills of
music skills playing percussion from around the globe,with a focus listening,following directions, and doing your part to contribute to
on drums from Africa and Latin America. Spiced with song, stories, the whole. Inside of this participatory, rhythmic tapestry, they will
movement and spoken word,the classes develop skills of teamwork, make observations and explore how sound is produced. Beverly will
listening and self-expression. Using classroom text from poems, demonstrate instrument-making and instructions are provided for
stories,and other content,students will use music to explore the use students to make their own. Student instrument creations will be
of rhythm, repetition, accent, and inflection, enhancing language incorporated into the residency.
fluency.They will compose rhythms that will become part of a group
piece,shared on the last day of the residency.
CURRI{'ULU I STANDARDS:
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CURRICULUM S-FANDARDS: and use appropriate to dinology to build an u l iei star dincl o_i the
lijSic(ri;t.ljip e rt,tles}:f_ ;tFi_TELC7 C3AI_?:The learner will play eonoepr, of sound. 4_()l Demon strata- hor) ',oufd is I;r_ducerd by
j is vibr,-.icing c(''11uninS of air, Objective 4.03 5ho1r
t;tl ill5frll rnentS, alone and YVitll Oia1c>r 3 varied repertoire CJf m�a ill;. Vil�ritti;?�,i fl'Ci CC �:rr1 ..
Fiatic+la! St��i.�:'•arct ?} (National Standard f3) LANGUAGE ARTS Goa! 4 hok.'the frequen y c<in be changed by filtering the s;>re and;shape tit
The ,viii aftpiv stralf cgii_.and shills to create oral,written,and a variety of instruments. Objective 4.05 Obser - Mandl de-scribe. howv
visual texts.C Ijk} Ctib'e^^.�,0'i 5:1t,1rP,iTii'Itti,.Pl r�rld oral NYOCiUftS!r1 a vartt=ty 5OUnds are made by using a variety of in;'trumc.,nts and GtiiZl2i'?>ound
of vvays (e.g., authoi's chair, book making, publications, discussions, rtiakers" Including the 11UtTli;r1 ^ iCai cti�r 9s. Iv'�U��JC: C?r�il7BsT�xy
GOAL 2:The learner?°,iii plav on irj.stw -_=Fits,olont?and vo t"c
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DURATION: ,day,vpith one hour sessions Vvr l each class ' ' ^ rC latio:n Lo history m)w Cult.m (Vatic ,!Standard
M 1, t`FIPAUJAA PARTICIPANTS PER PROGRAM:3) �)%
^AINlMiUNI BOOKING REQUIREMENT:4 classesiresic(ei;cue;s
DURATION:4 days�n,ith 55 minute,e-sswtr: ;kd:h r:;%I,
FEF S W.,nta.t"thc CAPS Jfiict a ;*.">-•?;18 for more details. MAXiMt9M PARTICIPANTS PER PROGr ANI s0,
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Tech needs:PA system with at least?inputs and two microphones
on stands,B folding chairs,2 reed.Tables,C.10 player;appropriate
r erforrnance spate min, size "15X12' Access and Volunteers:
Aid wi'I need to dri,r, as close as possible to presentation site
for unloading and loading;two volunteers are needed to helP
v ith equipment and setting -t -pace_
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OCAC Grant—Spring 2012
Beverly Botsford
Website: http://beverlybotsford.com/
Media and Video footage: http://beverlybotsford.com/about-bev/samples-of-work/
Video documenting Beverly Botsford residency in a Wake County school:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player embedded&v=AAF4ofCVo8E