Granite Falls, Minnesota: Community Celebration of Place with Larry Long

Описание: March 11, 1999
THANKS
Bob Lovell, Dick Petersen, Irene Howell, & all the elders who shared their wisdom.
The faculty, staff, students, and families of Yellow Medicine East Schools

PERFORMERS
Master of Ceremonies Steve Petrich, Guitars & Vocals Jerry Ostensoe & Ben Lecy,
Piano Joan Lundell, Drum Group Joe White Hawk & Hotanka Dakota,
Community Welcome Bob Vaadeland, Accordians Betty Holum & Coleen Odegard,
Vocals Steppin Out, Clarkfield Ecumenical Choir, Quilts Bonnie Erickson & Dawn Chase,
Round Dance Leader Vivian Iron Heart

SPONSORS
University of Minnesota Extension Service,
College of Education & Human Development
Center for School Change, Hubert H Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs
School of Social Work, College of Human Ecology
P.A.C.T. 4 Families Collaborative, The Bridges School, Yellow Medicine East

VIDEO
DMcD Productions
Second Camera Mike Zuidema
Producers Kena Gustafson, Matt O'Neal, Jesse Larson
Airplane for Aerial Coverage Ron Fagen of Fagen Inc.
Train Video courtesy Jerry Ostensoe © Richard Gose
Chevrolet Video courtesy 1997 Cars & Stripes

MUSIC

"Building Community"
Words & Music: Larry Long
Copyright Larry Long Publishing 1998 / BMI

Drum Songs
Hotanka Dakota Drum Group

"Four Strong Winds"
Jerry Ostensoe & Ben Lacey
Ian Tyson © Ian & Silvia

"Beer Barrel Polka"
Betty Holum & Coleen Odegard
traditional Polka Song

"Railroad Train"
Jerry Ostensoe & Mrs. Tellefsen's 3rd Grade Class
of Yellow Medicine Schools
Words & Music: Jerry Ostensoe ©Jerry Ostensoe

"My Jesus I Love Thee"
Clarkfield Ecumenical Choir
traditional Christian hymn

"Have Love for Your Country"
Inspired by Bob Lovell
Words: Larry Long with Julia Runia's
5th Grade Class of Yellow Medicine Schools
Music: Larry Long
Copyright Larry Long Publishing 1999 / BMI

Steppin Out Medley
"Steppin Out" "At The Ritz" "Sincerely"
Miriam Lewis, Laurie Monson, Nancy Saucke,
Sue Rollins, Voni Vosberg, Darlene Ulmer

"Everyone Has a Story"
Inspired by Dick Petersen
Words: Larry Long with Paul Hoernemann & Holly Knudson'
10th Grade Bridge Class of Yellow Medicine Schools
Music: Larry Long
Copyright Larry Long Publishing 1999 / BMI

"My People Are The Dakota"
Inspired by Irene Howell
Words: Larry Long with Paul Hoernemann & Tim Gunderson's
9th Grade Bridges Class of Yellow Medicine Schools
Music: Larry Long
Copyright Larry Long Publishing 1999 / BMI


BACKGROUND
Elders' Wisdom, Children's Song™ is an intergenerational program created by Smithsonian Folkways recording artist and social justice advocate Larry Long, director of the 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Community Celebration of Place. Working with young people in schools throughout the nation Larry has generated an unparalleled collection of life stories of American elders in both song and narrative.

Maintained in print as well as audio and video recordings, this richly diverse collection chronicles several generations of American life through the recollections of over 500 elders from 65 communities in 25 states. Collected over 20 years, the stories span the nation's cultures from elders both long established and newly arrived.

Larry Long's collection uniquely documents how Americans pursue honest and honorable ways of living that affirm hope in what the country aspires to at its best. The songs and stories affirm values and provide models that are core to American life. They also personalize the tragedies and triumphs of our country by revealing the grit and determination of people to lead good lives - often against injustice and terrible odds - while contributing to the wellbeing of their communities and the nation.

Residencies

Larry Long and EWCS™ artists are currently working with students throughout Minnesota and the Midwest, bringing elders' stories and experiences into the schools. They spend a week in the classroom, facilitating the interviews and the songwriting process. At the end of each residence, the students help put together a community celebration.