Freight Community Education Festival - FREE EVENT!

Join The Freight's Education team for a full day of free festivities celebrating the diverse programming we're proud to share with the community. Running from 12:00 PM to 4:30 PM, the Freight Community Education Festival will feature three free workshops, one free jam, free presentations of our flagship Golden State of Song WWII Japanese Incarceration and Sonic Tapestry: Indian Music in California modules, and a free Freight Singers mini concert. Festivities are open to the whole family, with doors opening at 11:00 AM and events beginning at 12:00 PM.
Schedule of Events
12:00 - 1:00 PM, Lobby: Golden State of Song Sonic Tapestry: Indian Music in California presentation
12:00 - 1:00 PM, Room 208: Singing for Fun! with Zoe Ellis
12:00 - 1:30 PM, Room 210: Country/Bluegrass Jam with Richard Brandenburg
1:30 - 2:30 PM, Showroom: Golden State of Song WWII Japanese Incarceration presentation
2:45-3:45 PM, Lobby: Roots Zydeco Family Friendly Workshop with Dave Eagle and Craig Berletti
2:45-3:45 PM, Room 210: Hip-Hop is Folk Music with Najee Amaranth and Amani Jade
4:00 - 4:30 PM: Freight Singers Mini-Concert
About Our Programs
Golden State of Song
Golden State of Song is The Freight's 4th grade arts immersion program that enhances and enriches the study of California history via live performances of the state's robust musical traditions. Through this program, we present four individual modules to meet each school's individual needs and interests: WWII Japanese Incarceration, Ohlone Song, Great Migration, and our newest module, Sonic Tapestry. On the Golden State of Song website home page, you can find two 6-7 minute documentaries on our WWII Japanese Incarceration and Ohlone Song modules to help gain an understanding on what students take away from our presentations.
WWII Japanese Incarceration
Anchored by teaching artist Shirley Muramoto, this module takes a deep dive into the experience of the tens of thousands of Japanese-Americans who were incarcerated under Executive Order 9066.
Sonic Tapestry: Indian Music in California
This module explores the powerful impact and influence of Indian music on California musicians and cultural practitioners. It is led by Dr. Rohan Krishnamurthy and Jim Santi Owen, two musicians/teaching artists who have devoted their lives to this music, as well as several special guest artists.
Freight Singers Mini-Concert
Returning to the stage is the blockbuster Freight Singers community chorus. Founded by Zoe Ellis and Bryan Dyer, the chorus introduces singers and audiences to a variety of cultures inside the US and around the world with an emphasis on traditional/roots music.