Educational Resources

Educational Show Description
Carla has spent a lifetime learning and sharing about mountain music. Here, she has compiled a group of resources to help teachers, students, and other interested parties learn more about the musical traditions of Appalachia, with a special focus on Kentucky music. These resources, including an educational program, lesson plans, musician biographies, and links to songs, are all designed to work together, but feel free to explore and use them however you see fit.

• Kentucky Mountain Music & Dance School Performance
  Kentuckians Carla Gover and Sarah Wood will take you on a lively, interactive journey through the rich and varied musical traditions of our state, featuring banjo, guitar, fiddle, lap dulcimer, vocal harmonies, flatfoot dancing, sing-alongs, and lots of stories and information about the people and culture of the Appalachian region.
• Tour of Appalachian Music Web Resource
• Lesson Plans
  These lesson plans coordinate with the information on the Tour of Appalachian Music web resource.
• Sample Residency Outline
  Carla will customize her residencies in length and content depending upon your classroom needs. Click here for a sample of a typical residency. For specific inquiries, visit the booking tab and fill out the form.