Cyd Slotoroff is a professional singer-songwriter, guitarist, and recording artist with over 20 years experience. As a performer, educator, certified music therapist and as a diversity trainer with the Anti-Defamation League, Cyd addresses the issues important to youth with a unique blend of sensitivity, creativity, and humor.
What teachers and adults are saying about Cyd’s Creating Community Program -
“Cyd Slotoroff uses music and thought-provoking questions to get kids to think in an entirely new way about how they treat one another. As a result, children learn all kinds of important things about themselves and others in the process of answering the questions she poses after each song she plays.” Amy Barry, The Sound
“My class had been experiencing some difficulties with social interaction and I felt your program came at the perfect time. It was amazing to see students’ eyes meeting during your songs. When I met with my students at lunch they were pleased that they had worked through some of their problems. They said that the songs made them think.” Nancy Juliano, 5th grade teacher Shepherd Glen School, Hamden, CT
“Your message fit perfectly with our character education program. The songs and themes were a wonderful extension to our lessons about diversity, courage, and peer-pressure. My seventh graders, who normally are not impressed with much, were glued to your every word. Your songs were the perfect lead to discussions that really made students reflect and think about their own personal code of ethics.” Elizabeth Lazzari, Teacher North Branford Intermediate School
What students are saying about Cyd’s Creating Community Program -
“Going to the presentation, I honestly didn’t think it would have affected me the way it actually did. Every song that our speaker sang had such deep meanings in the stories. It showed me that regardless of one’s culture, religion, race, or sexuality, we are all human – we should all be here for each other through thick and thin because life is just too short to hate or bring upon hate to others.” Student, Coginchaug High School
“Thank you very much for singing those wonderful songs to our class. It really helped to open my mind to the real issues of life. You made me think about things I never thought about before.” 7th Grade Boy, North Branford Intermediate School
“I like the stories in your songs because I think that stories like those give you the courage and will to want to do the right thing, and maybe try to change something you’ve done wrong. Or maybe even support other people who are having troubles.” Middle School Student, Bolton Center School
“Later that day I really looked into how people treat each other and what they say to each other.” Middle School Student, Bolton Center School
“I learned that it’s ok to be different and to respect people’s differences. I also learned you need to stick up for what you believe in. I saw things from other people’s point of view.” Middle School Student, Isaac School, New London
We Can Get Along (Grades K – 3) Performance for 150 or Classroom Workshops
Students listen, move, sing along and even co-create songs about friendship. fairness, respecting others, and solving problems with peers. This playful and interactive assembly features songs that bring character education to life. Length: 40-50 Minutes
Two Performances: $610
Four Performances: $880
Back to Back Workshops: $520
Four Workshops: $690
Creating Community: Appreciating Differences (Grades 4 – 12, 25 students or 1 class)
Cyd Slotoroff employs the power of contemporary folk music to challenge students to greater compassion for those who are excluded and made to feel different. Through singing evocative songs and soliciting discussion drawn from feelings and issues in the songs, Cyd guides students to see how they treat each other and how everyone is affected by the pressures to fit in. In a relaxed and direct style, Cyd encourages students to take a stand for themselves and others to create a more safe and respectful school community. Length: 45 – 60 minutes
Back to Back Workshops: $520
4 Workshops: $690
Songs of the Civil Rights Movement (Grades 5-12)
Educational and entertaining, this program introduces students to the legendary civil rights music of the 1950’s and 60’s. Weaving in stories and historical notes, Cyd engages students in dialogue to help them understand the social, emotional and political context of the songs and of the movement. Students also learn the critical role of music in sustaining the civil rights movement. Length: 45 – 60 minutes
Single Performance: $625
Back to Back Performances: $810
Workshops and Residencies available for both programs.
Teacher Professional Development -
Creating Community in the Classroom
Character Development Through Writing
CCT FUNDING AVAILABLE
Curriculum Links -
Character Education, Music, Language Arts,Social Studies, Life Skills
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