CYD SLOTOROFF

Cyd Slotoroff is a professional singer-songwriter, guitarist, and recording artist with over 20 years experience. As a performer, educator, certified music therapist and as a diversity trainer with the Anti-Defamation League, Cyd addresses the issues important to youth with a unique blend of sensitivity, creativity, and humor.

Ms. Nancy Juliano, Teacher at Shepard Glen Elementary School in Hamden had this to say about Creating Community Appreciating Differences, “I feel that the small group presentation encouraged the students to become involved in the follow-up discussion. Your manner in leading the discussion was to accept all responses and this produced a safe environment that encouraged the student to share. Your selection of songs was very age appropriate. The topics encouraged the students to see themselves as part of the solution to appreciating each other. Your presentaion was a spark that encouraged wonderful reflection. Thank you for providing a program that addresses the needs of our students and encourages them to be supportive of each other.”

Creating Community: Appreciating Differences (Grades 3 – 12, 25 students or 1 class)

Cyd Slotoroff employs the power of contemporary folk music to challenge students to greater compassion for those who are excluded and made to feel different. Through singing evocative songs and soliciting discussion drawn from feelings and issues in the songs, Cyd guides students to see how they treat each other and how everyone is affected by the pressures to fit in. In a relaxed and direct style, Cyd encourages students to take a stand for themselves and others to create a more safe and respectful school community.

Length: 45 – 60 minutes

Back to Back Worksops: $520

4 Workshops: $690

Songs of the Civil Rights Movement (Grades 5-12)

Educational and entertaining, this program introduces students to the legendary civil rights music of the 1950’s and 60’s. Weaving in stories and historical notes, Cyd engages students in dialogue to help them understand the social, emotional and political context of the songs and of the movement. Students also learn the critical role of music in sustaining the civil rights movement.

Length: 45 – 60 minutes

Single Performance: $625

Back to Back Performances: $810

Workshops and Residencies available for both programs

Teacher Professional Development:

Creating Community in the Classroom

Character Development Through Writing

CCT FUNDING AVAILABLE

Curriculum Links:

Character Education, Music, Language Arts,Social Studies, Life Skills
PWART