School Assembly Program Celebrating Latin Music!

It was a wonderful show! I'm going to pass on your names so others can enjoy this as much as we did.

             Carol Hockett
             Coordinator, School & Family Programs
             Johnson Art Museum, Cornell

Let your students join actress and singer Sally Ramirez,
and professional guitarist Doug Robinson
on a multicultural journey through the music of
Latin America, Brazil, and the Caribbean!

Singing songs in Spanish, Portuguese, and English, Sally and Doug give students an appreciation for the musical styles and values of different cultures.

Sally is a classically trained vocalist with a stunning stage presence, and Doug is a guitarist with years of international touring experience. Together, they are able to impart the joy of musical celebration to young people, while educating them about the different composers, and the cultural values which inspired their work.

The assembly program features music by Antonio Carlo Jobim , Rafael Hernandez, Antonio Caban Vale, Meredith Wilson, and others.

Doug Robinson has had a 30 year, diverse career of touring and session work as a vocalist, bassist, guitarist and producer, with many world-music, folk, country, pop, jazz and blues artists. See his full bio on the "Sally & Doug" page of this website.

...educational, engaging and entertaining. The youth were captivated... The kids are still talking about the songs and music, and have asked if you could ever come back!

                               Jennifer McCarthy
                               Program Coordinator
                               Southside Community Center
                               Elmira, NY

Thanks so much for coming to Gretna High School with your program. What a wonderful blend of music, information, and photos. It was such a great experience for the students!

                                Melissa Ryan
                                Gretna High School
                                Gretna, Nebraska

We were amazed at your effort to engage our scholars in song while providing an academic lesson on culture and diversity. Your program provided a clear message of tolerance and diversity for all. Thank you again.

                               Keisha Hollomon, Coordinator
                               Student & Family Support
                               Wilson Foundation Academy
                               Rochester, NY

The kids loved it, and we'd love to have you back again!
                             Nancy Helms
                             Caroline Elementary School
                             Caroline, NY

I wanted to thank you for the wonderful music and songs you brought to the school last Friday for our annual Cinco de Mayo celebration! The show was fun, engaging for the younger kids and the older ones, and offered a great variety of songs and music. You did a terrific job of involving everyone in the concert and it was great to have the children hear songs in Spanish. They obviously enjoyed singing along!

                                    Diana Riesman, Co-Liaison/Spanish
                                    Cayuga Heights Elementary School
                                    Ithaca, NY

You have a wonderful voice, Sally. Be sure we have your contact information. We want to have you back again next year!
Kevin Hawkins, Principal
Loma Vista Middle School, CA

Music has a way of reaching our hearts and bringing us into the "story" of the music, allowing us to transcend attitudes that keep people separated, while celebrating our cultural differences and heritages. This is my purpose in performing for students.
Sally G. Ramirez

It was a great cultural experience having Sally Ramirez and Doug Robinson visit our rural school in Edmeston, NY. Their music and language background enhanced student learning
at all ages. It was a pleasure to work with them.

                                                      Mary Jain Dayger
                                                      Arts In Ed Coordinator
                                                      Edmeston Central School
                                                      Edmeston, New York

"Latin & World Music: A Journey In Song" involves the children with the music through movement, puppetry, and playing rhythm instruments. There's even a touch of magic!