West Ridge Peace Project Proposal
Introduction
Up to 34 peace camp students approximate ages of 6-24 will
receive instruction in music, visual arts, dance, theatre, dance, and social
media to produce a robust campaign and performance promoting peace in our
community and in Chicago. A diverse and
underserved population will be identified to attend this camp for 30 weekdays
from July 13-August 23. These 34
students will also engage additional audiences through live performance of
original songs, plays, and music as well as on video on social media channels
including Facebook, Youtube, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, etc.
Each daily camp will be 4 hours long and include a
nutritious lunch and a snack. Each class
will be 40 minutes long with 10 minute breaks and a 50 minute lunch/recess. Safe,
enriching, and innovative activities are planned to develop talent and to
empower a population of disconnected youth not limited to West Ridge. All
children are welcome. Consistent attendance is encouraged and will be criteria
for acceptance into this unique program.
The components of each period includes:
All activities will be focused on engaging a larger audience
in peaceful, non-violent education and practice. The performances will be
inspiring to all ages, races, and religions.
Music
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History of peace/protest music sing-a-long
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Songwriting
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Vocal, guitar, keyboard, percussion instruction
Poetry
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Spoken word
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Rhythm and rhyme (Rap)
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Visual Art
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Peace poster creation
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Theatre/video set creation
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Art work produced will become part of a
permanent gallery on our website and will travel to Chicago Public Libraries
and festivals throughout the summer as well as part of a Chicago Artists Month
project
Dance and Movement
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Dance and movement for theatre and video
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Yoga and meditation on Peace
Theatre
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Theatre games
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Script creation based on conflict resolution
themes
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“Street theatre” designed to engage public and
daily, weekly, and culminating events
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Puppet Theatre
Social Media
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Web design documenting our project
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Facebook creation
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Daily Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, etc posts
promoting Peace in our communities
Highly qualified and experience Music House instructors
specializing in music, dance, art, theatre, and social media will engage
students in student centered activities to take leadership at our camp.
Students will be encouraged to take peaceful initiatives at home and everywhere
they go. All classes will be age appropriate.
Subjects addressed include:
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Self acceptance
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Acceptance of others
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Conflict resolution
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Finding balance
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Positive contributions to the community
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Decreasing violence in our communities and lives
Partners may include Chicago Police Department C.A.P.S.
Program, local stakeholders, and business community
Stipends of $200.00 will be paid to up to 6 camp “counselors”
age 15+
Music House resources include:
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12 electric guitars
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16 electronic keyboards
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3 drum sets, miscellaneous percussion
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Dance floor
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Stage
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P.A. System, Microphones
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Video cameras
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Community sponsors/stake holders
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And much, much more!
This project and budget is for summer 2016 only. However,
peace as an initiative is ongoing project. September 22 is designated at “World
Peace Day”. Chicago Artists Month is October 1-November 15. I intend to engage
these students times ten for local events during these days.
Committed to Peace Through Arts,
Richard Trumbo, June 30, 2016
Director
Music House, Academy of Music and Dance
