| Content Provider | Author Dave Schwensen | |
| Contact Information | Dave Schwensen dave@davepresents.com P.O. Box 318 Vermilion, OH 44089 United States Phone: (440) 967-0293 | |
| Program Type | Individual Program | |
| Program Rating | This program has not yet been evaluated. | |
| Target Audience | Education: Grade(s): 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Parent, Adult Learners, Public Library, Public Library: Library Patrons, Colleges, Content Providers: Content Providers | |
| Maximum Number of Participants | 30 | |
| Minimum Number of Participants | 6 | |
| Primary Disciplines | Community Interests, Family & Consumer Science, Fine Arts, Language Arts/English, Literacy, Performing Arts, Reading, Social Studies/History, Writing, Popular Culture | |
| Secondary Disciplines | Gifted & Talented, International, Literacy | |
| Program Description | This program is about the influence of The Beatles on American teenagers in 1964 and the experience of attending a Beatles concert. Based on author Dave Schwensen’s Pop Culture lecture Beatlemania on the Northcoast and his book The Beatles In Cleveland, students learn about news events such as The Cold War, Mercury Astronauts, popular music and the assassination of President Kennedy. Following The Beatles debut on The Ed Sullivan Show in February 1964, music, attitudes and styles changed. The phenomenon was called Beatlemania and for teenagers, (Baby-Boomers), it was comparable to Dorothy leaving Kansas and landing in Oz as their world went from black and white to color almost overnight. Dave attended a Beatles concert with his parents, describes the experience, and shows rare film clips and photos from the performance. Presentation Includes: * Discussion of news and cultural events from late 1963 including The Cold War, the Mercury Space Program, popular music and President John F. Kennedy's assassination in Dallas. * Cultural changes especially affecting young American teenagers following The Beatles debut on television's The Ed Sullivan Show. * Early Beatlemania during their first tour of North America in 1964 and fan reaction. * Insights into The Beatles final tour in 1966 and why they stopped peforming. * Rare video clips and photos of Beatles concerts highlighting two shows stopped by police when fans rushed onto the stage to be near their British Idols. | |
| Program Format | 1. This program begins with a short film that includes Ed Sullivan introducing The Beatles, scenes of Beatlemania and excited fans, never-published concert photos and rare performance video. 2. Meet the author. Dave gives insight into news events and popular music from the perspective of young teenagers in 1963. This is done in a humorous and fun manner since Dave is also a professional comedy coach, speaker and humorist. 3. Discussion of The Beatles debut in America and their effect on music, attitudes and fashion, (hair length on men!). The Beatles’ musical influences can be traced to American artists such as Elvis Presley and Little Richard, and genres including rock’n roll, rhythm and blues, country and Motown. 4. Dave describes attending a Beatles concert with his parents in 1966 and shares eyewitness accounts and insights detailed in his book from promoters, journalists, radio deejays and others. 5. Grand finale. Rare film of The Beatles performing during their final concert tour as excited fans climb onto the stage forcing police to delay the show before allowing John, Paul, George and Ringo to continue. | |
| Objectives | 1. Explain news events and popular culture from the perspective of young teenagers in the early 1960s. Topics include The Cold War, early Space Program and end of the Kennedy Administration. 2. Give examples of popular music in America during the early 1960s. 3. Discuss the impact and changes The Beatles had on American teenagers in terms of music, fashion and attitudes. 4. Build an understanding of popular music from one generation to another. 5. Describe the experience of seeing The Beatles live in concert during the height of their popularity in North America. | |
| National Standards to which this program aligns | NA-M.K-5.7 Evaluating Music and Music Performances NA-M.K-5.8 Understanding Relationships Between Music, the Other Arts, and Disciplines Outside the Arts NA-M.K-5.9 Understanding Music in Relation to History and Culture NSS-USH.5-12.9 ERA 9: POSTWAR UNITED STATES (1945 TO EARLY 1970s) | |
| Program Length | 45-60 Minutes | |
| By Request | This program is available by request ONLY | |
| Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees | Interactive Cost: $175.00 Interactive Cost with Premium Service: $150.00 What's this? | |
| Cancellation Policy | We will not charge for programs cancelled due to nature i.e. snow days. Since our video conferencing studio must be reserved in advance and a one hour round trip drive, the full fee will be charged to sites which cancel with less than 48 hours notice. | |
| Is recording allowed? | No | |
| The Provider broadcasts over | IP | |
| Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider | Schools can dial in or we can dial out. Standard speed is 384K. Speed range would be 384K up to 768K. |
