SCHOOL MATINEES

GPAC connects children, teachers and schools across the Mid-South with the performing arts during exciting weekday performances of music, dance and theater. GPAC student matinees are specifically designed to engage students on a deeper level by exposing them to high-quality performing arts, complementing school curricula and expanding cultural awareness. Reserve your spot starting today!

Show: History to Hip Hop

Date: Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at 10am and 12pm.

Tickets: $8 per student and 1 free teacher/chaperone ticket per 10 students

History to Hip-Hop, chronicles the evolution of African-American music from the field song to hip-hop. The African-infused field song is the inspiration and the springboard for exploring other genres like gospel, country, jazz, R&B, blues, funk, and hip-hop. In this historical walk, Jonathan Blanchard celebrates the creativity of a people and the impact of African-American music on the world.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mBfxtOdHEw