Originated by guitarist and songwriter, Paul Reisler, the program brings professional songwriters into the classroom with students and works with them to create a unique song that has been written by the class. The students have to decide a topic, conceptualize a story, work together on rhythm and then perform their piece at a public concert showcasing each class’s creation. The excitement and love of their own music is something to behold. It is an experience that teaches cooperation, discipline, rhyming, and the ability of the individual to participate in song writing and performance, and not just be a consumer of someone else’s music. A CD of all the kid’s songs is produced so they have a lasting record of their work.

This program has become national in scope. A CD of songs written by Nashville school children has been produced, with some of Nashville's most prominent recording artists including Kix Brooks, Amy Grant, Delbert McClinton, Raul Malo, Suzy Bogguss and others. The CD has received the prestigious Parents Choice Gold Award.  Kid Pan Alley Nashville

The goal is for Kid Pan Alley to be given to all 2nd grade classes in Greene County in March of 2008. With your support, we can give our kids something that will enrich their lives and give music and song to them as no other program does.

If you would like to personally help or be a sponsor, call Carl Schmitt at 985-9815.

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