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Harmonica In Schools - Charlie Story
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                Harmonica

            Program

                   For Schools   

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               *Approved For School Residencies!

 North And South 
   Carolina State Arts Councils 
   *Now Available For Other States!

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What Concentration!


  Bring The "Harmonica Man" To
 Your School Or Oganization!



     Some Happy "Harmonikidz" 

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Charlie Story

 


                                                             

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Performing Jazz Harmonica With Guitar
Virtuoso Mark Yaxley


 Charlie's

Instant Harmonica Class!  All Ages!

Jan. 2010

Youtheater Education Center FlatRock, N.C. 828-693-3517

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Spring, 2010

Brevard, College, N.C. 
  828-884-8251 


 
 
     Charlie is a highly acclaimed, professional harmonica player/teacher with over 35 years experience. (He performed for two years at the Palace Theater, N.Y.C. in the Tony Award Winning Broadway Musical "The Will Rogers Follies") He continues to perform in numerous venues and musical theater productions throughout the U.S.A.

You Can See His Complete Bio Here

Students also learn the very important role of the harmonica in American music, from Folk Songs to the Blues!

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Watch These 4th Graders Play

After Only Two Lessons!



Hear Charlie Play!
 "The Dill Pickle Rag!
    (C)(P) Charlie Story, ASCAP 2009, All Rights Reserved

 

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     Blowin The Blues!


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"Very Popular Program" - South Carolina Arts Commision   ***** 

 

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"Charlie has a natural gift for teaching adults and children to play the harmonica with patience, flexibility and a sense of humor. His unique method enables students to play simple melodies The First Class! Children love the "Harmonica Man!" - North Carolina Arts Council - Mountain Arts Program *****
 

"One of the most popular and beneficial artists we have had, Can't wait to bring him back next year!" - Beth Caldwell, Media Coordinator, Old Fort Elementary School, Old Fort, N.C.

We are so happy Charlie worked with our budget and was able to bring this wonderful program to us! The children adored him! They could all play very  well by the end of his 5 day residency and his unique and positive approach to teaching worked wonders  for my special needs kids! Communities In Schools Program For S.C.

"WOW!  My third graders were able to play quite a few traditional folk songs extremely well after only four lessons!  All the children received their own harmonica and music book. Charlie has visited us three times so far. I highly recommend this program for other schools!"  
 - Dr. Frank Robinson, Principal, Forest Heights Elementary School, Columbia, S.C.  *****

 

 
"Excellent! Can't believe how many songs they learned in such a short time! Amazing, Fun, Educational Program! Charlie's great with the kids, they loved him. Can't wait to bring him back!"-  Sally Germanaro, Music Teacher / Choir Director, Pisgah Forest Elementary, Pisgah Forest, N.C.  *****

The best visiting artist we ever had! The children loved Charlie! All 250 second graders did a magical performance at the end of the residency and brought everyone to their feet!- Stunning! - Goose Creek Primary School, Goose Creek, S.C.

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*Adults And Kids! Visit My Blog                    
                          

                       
    
                          

                  An American Tradition!

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  " In The 1940's, When Harmonica Bands Were Very Popular,
 Tens Of Thousands Of Children Learned To Play In The Public Schools!
 Let's Bring It Ba
ck!
 
   Read This Interesting 
                  Article Here                    
 
 

                               

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     In The  News   


 

                     For School Residencies!

Adult Classes! 
 Private Lessons!
 
Recording. Performance!

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     Email Charlie!       harmonikidz@yahoo.com 
 
 
   Thanks For Coming By,
 Please Drop
In Any Time!

 
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