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Lincoln Center certified teaching Artist, Jonathan Blanchard offers concert-talks, teacher workshops, and residencies based on national standards for core curriculum. He and his band have performed all over the eastern region, making learning fun and exciting with great music.
Blanchard is associated with several artist and teaching artist rosters including Alabama State Council on the Arts, Mississippi Arts Commission, Tennessee Arts Commission, while also serving Metro Atlanta, Ga, North Carolina and Arkansas through the Delta Arts Council. His ability to weave the arts and social studies is A-1. Each program can be adapted to fit any audience, K-12 to college.
“An exhilarating performance full of history, education and music! This event not only engaged students, but had our entire campus on its feet, singing, recalling impactful moments in history, and even in tears. The holistic experience of bringing Jonathan Blanchard to our campus will resonate for quite some time.”
-Derek Moore, EdD
Associate Vice Chancellor, Student Success
Arkansas State University Mid-South
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PRESENTOR TESTIMONIALS
“Jonathan’s presentation was very engaging and thought provoking. It has influenced our students to facilitate meaningful conversations on our campus about the impact of media when it comes to race, gender, sexual orientation and religion. We definitely look forward to having Jonathan back in the near future.”
-James E. Prysock III
Assistant Director Of Diversity
Otterbein University
“I have had a steady stream of coworkers dropping in to tell me how wonderful this mornings program was. Unfortunately, I was only able to hear the band for a couple of minutes at the start of their first show before I had to get back my classroom, so I did not get to see the shows. Thank you so much for being so easy to communicate with and please send our thanks to Jonathan and the band for putting on such a high quality, enjoyable performance.”
– Justin Duff
Due West Elementary School
“It was amazing. The students and the teachers were thoroughly engaged. The musical selections were awesome and fell in line with our standards. I hope that we can bring them back next year.”
-Kevin Lynch
Sanders Elementary
“We were extremely fortunate to have been able to book Mr. Blanchard and his band for three fantastic performances of the Civil Rights Movement presentation. The performance was engaging, educational, and entertaining from start to finish. I have been an educator for 24 years and have seen many Performing Arts events, but I can sincerely say this is one of the best I have ever experienced. The students, teachers, and administrators loved the event and I highly recommend Jonathan Blanchard and his band with the highest of praise! I hope we are able to make this an annual event.”
-Shannon Kiger
Lost Mountain Elementary
Jonathan Blanchard and his band took us on a musical journey celebrating African American Music from history to Hip Hop. The experience was memorable and enjoyed by all students and staff.
We look forward to having him return in the future.”
-Regina Abernathy, LPC
Professional School Counselor
Lovinggood Middle School