B.I.T.S.
Blues in Schools
Blues in the Schools
As part of our ongoing dedication to community service, the Orange Blossom Blues Society sponsors Blues In The Schools (B.I.T.S.) programs at the local level. Based on The Blues Foundation's Blues in the Schools program, B.I.T.S. is designed to introduce students to the blues and educate them about the origins, styles and history of blues music through exciting, interactive presentations at your school. If you would like to learn more about our program or schedule a presentation, please CONTACT RENO WITH THE EMAIL US SHORTCUT FORM ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE PAGE
Sabal Point Elementary 11/9/2010
Oakland Blues in School 6/12/2010
St Margaret Mary - Winter Park 5/24/10
Whispering Oak Elementary 10/2009
Oakland Blues in the Schools 5/2009
Hamilton Elementary School 11/2008
Blues in the Schools - 1/2008
For those of you who haven’t yet participated in an OBBS event, you are really missing out. The feeling I got when I invited some of the students up to play the drums was totally indescribable!
I’ve performed for some great audiences over the course of my career but never one as enthusiastic as these students.
If you know of a school that could use a little “blues education” please get their email or phone number and contact Reno at:
407-234-7185 or use the link below.
Bits Flier.pdf
WhisperOaksBITSOct 2009.pdf
BITS
Lake Mary Elementary
Letter to OBBS Members.pdf
Blues in the Schools gets high marks at Sabal Point Elementary.pdf
The Orange Blossom Blues Society’s “Blues In the Schools” made a big splash at Lake Mary Elementary on February 28th, 2011. Sheryl Shaffer, Lake Mary Elementary PTA President, requested the free presentation after being referred to Blues In the Schools by OBBS member John Dalton, who has a Son attending the school.
Bird Dog Bobby, Reno Mussatto, Gary Whitehead, Doc Williamson and Mike Papadopoulos entertained and educated over 800 students in two performances. OBBS members John Dalton and Kane Miller were also there taking video and helping move equipment.
Ms. Shaffer, who hosted the event at the school, said that the students and Faculty really enjoyed the music and learn a lot about the blues.
Pappa “D”, was probably the biggest hit of the day with his explanation of the term “Chicken Shack”. Check out the videos on You Tube at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJIR7EWdpxY&feature=share
http://youtu.be/YmUeohIN6hY
Remember, as OBBS members, you are the folks that make this program possible by contacting schools and Teachers and telling them about this FREE program! Please help out the blues community by referring Blues In the Schools prospects and contacts to Reno Mussatto (Chairman) at Poppareno_earthlink.net or call 407-234-7185 for explanations, descriptions and available dates for the program. Together we can grow a whole new generation of Blues Fans!
