A Very Patriotic Pageant! Monday, August 26, 2024
recommended by Jen Sper and Lisa Springer, School Choral Music Specialists
A Very Patriotic Pageant! (Songs and Sketches to Celebrate America) by Andy Beck & Brian Fisher
Comical scenes and silly sendups alternate with a festive array of flag-waving songs to create the ultimate patriotic variety show! Highlights include Benjamin Franklin advocating for the turkey as our national bird, Betsy Ross’s five-pointed stars, several shoutouts to the Liberty Bell that’ll crack you up, plus a plethora of monumental dad jokes delivered by the four Mount Rushmore presidents. Cast up to 32 speaking roles and as many singers as your stage allows. The best part of all is a sincere tribute to active military and veterans in your audience. It’s 30 minutes of lighthearted fun and respectful ridiculousness all rolled into one. Program on any red-white-and-blue holiday or at any time of year! Production notes and choreography included. Recommended for grades three and up.
American Song: A Patriotic Celebration by John Jacobson & Walter Jack
Introducing “American Song: A Musical Revue” – a celebration of the American spirit that’ll ignite hearts and minds nationwide! Join us on a 40-minute journey through cherished patriotic melodies and captivating original compositions by John Jacobson and Walter Jack, specially crafted for elementary students. Whether you’re planning an awe-inspiring Veterans Day tribute or a heartwarming Memorial Day showcase, “American Song” is an essential addition to your musical repertoire.
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About the Authors:
Jen Sper is a Choral Music Specialist here at Stanton’s Sheet Music. A native of Cincinnati, she holds a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Baldwin Wallace College (now University) Conservatory of Music, and taught 7-12 choir, music theory, class piano, and drama in Southern Ohio before joining the Stanton’s team in 2006. An active choral singer and accompanist throughout the Central Ohio area, Jen can also often be found exploring the exciting restaurant, brewery, and theater scenes in Columbus, wandering through the local metro parks, visiting family around the Great Lakes, or at home with her very friendly cat.
Lisa Springer joined the Stanton’s choral staff in July 2023. She taught middle and high school choirs for 27 years in addition to serving as Artistic Director of the Columbus Women’s Chorus. She holds degrees from Heidelberg University and Cleveland Institute of Music. She has enjoyed an extensive professional singing career and continues to perform in the greater Columbus area. During her free time, she enjoys spending time in southern Ohio playing with her grandchildren.