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“Without Cityfolk, our students simply would not have the opportunity to make a
meaningful connection with artists of this stature. It makes a real difference for our kids.”
-Joy Jones, Director of Bands, Cleveland School for the Arts,
Horace Mann School and Wogoman Elementary School
Exploring cultures from around the world and learning about what makes the Dayton/Miami Valley region completely unique- it’s been at the center of Cityfolk’s year-round dedication to educational programs. From skills-based efforts which have connected students with the world’s greatest jazz artists to community programs designed to heal and raise understanding in Dayton’s diverse neighborhoods, Cityfolk continues to create programs that make a difference in the lives of people of all ages.
Cityfolk’s educational programs connect with students and adults through four overlapping programs. Click on the photos below to learn more about our 2007-2008 events and activities. And to learn how you can connect Cityfolk programs to your classroom or be a part of our education and outreach efforts contact Dave Barber at 937-223-3655, extension 3015 or email at dbarber@cityfolk.org
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Skills Based Residencies
 Since 1987, Cityfolk has sponsored intensive hands-on skills based residency programs in elementary, high schools and colleges throughout the Miami Valley. Featuring leading jazz artists such as Mulgrew Miller and Terell Stafford, Cityfolk’s jazz residencies bring area students face to face for interactive learning experiences and rare opportunities for students to perform together with outstanding professional jazz musicians.
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World Rhythms
 Feeding on the success of the World Rhythms Series, an annual three part concert series co-presented by Cityfolk and the University of Dayton Arts Series, the World Rhythms Fellows program was established in 2006. Each year one of the three World Rhythms artists is invited to spend a full week in Dayton, meeting with students, conducting master classes and workshops and completing their visit with a live public performance.
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Culture Builds Community
 Now entering its third year, Culture Builds Community (CBC) is a collaboration between Cityfolk and East End Community Services Corporation, a provider of programs and services for people in the Twin Towers/East Dayton neighborhood. Through a series ofconcerts, participatory gatherings and residencies, CBC draws ondistinct cultural traditions of the neighborhood’s Appalachian, African-American, Hispanic and Middle Eastern residents. By building on these and other community assets, CBC is enhancing the communities social capital in areas such as leadership, socialnetworks, and cross-cultural understanding.
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Cityfolk Festival
 After more than a decade, the Cityfolk Festival remains one of the most anticipated events of the summer in Dayton. More than just a music Festival, the event provides educational opportunities for people of all ages. From music instruction and dance workshops conducted by Festival artists to hands on art making activities for kids, the Cityfolk Festival turns RiverScape MetroPark into a free outdoor classroom for the arts.
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