America's cultural traditions are rooted in music and stories. We invite you to select from a variety of programs that explore American history, culture and legends in the company of performing artists whose travels have taken them far and wide.

Available American Music and Culture Assemblies:

• Festival Jazz: Discover the joy, energy and sensitivity of America’s great musical contribution to the world.
  
  
• Women in Jazz: An all women quintet explores the music of the women who made jazz history.
  
  
• The Blues Rock Connection: Trace the history of the Blues from its origins to Rock and Roll.
  
  
• Swing Era Big Band: An 11-piece band plays original classic arrangements.
  
  
• New Orleans Dixieland Band: Six musicians perform on traditional Dixieland instruments.
  
  
• Hip-Hop Connections: Teach the history of Hip Hop and its many elements.
  
  
• Sonic Boom - The ReMix: Three professional music producers demonstrate music software.
  
  
• Native American Storytellers: Two Native American tribal members share songs, stories, dances and teachings.
  
  
• This Land Is Your Land: American history in a multi-instrumental, patriotic program of folk songs.