STARLIGHT, STORIES, AND SONGS
School performances by Raine Hamilton, for Elementary, Middle School, and High School Students
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Raine Hamilton is a bilingual (EN/FR) singer-songwriter based in Winnipeg MB. She believes that music is for everyone, and that we all have something to share. Raine has 18 years experience working with young people, including 7 years in the school system. Raine offers performances and songwriting workshops that seek to leave a lasting impact; She shares a message of self love, and teaches a creative process that can be practiced for life.
Raine Hamilton Youth CV
ABOUT THE PERFORMANCES
STARLIGHT, STORIES AND SONGS
In this set of stories and songs specially prepared for young audiences, folk singer songwriter Raine Hamilton uses her guitar, violin, and voice to share her story. Combining humour and vulnerability, Raine lets the students in on her heart opening journey to self acceptance. Raine believes that music is for everyone, so she offers the show with American Sign Language interpretation to make her shows more accessible to the Deaf community, and to increase awareness of inclusion.
Available in English or bilingual EN/FR. ASL interpretation available with English show only.
Themes
Paying attention to what we love, to what sparks us. Noticing those “ringing” moments.
The power of vulnerability
We all have something to share
Curriculum Connections
Empowering students through self acceptance
Appreciation of music as a means of storytelling
ABOUT THE SONGWRITING WORKSHOP
Songwriting is for everyone, and it can be heaps of fun! Participants explore what they have to say using time-tested writing prompts about their own memories and experiences, because we are all interesting, we are all important, and we all have something to share. Raine walks students through a step-by-step process that leaves room for creative exploration and rule breaking. Raine is happy to explore specific themes and curriculum connections.
Offered in a 2 hour block or half day. More info on Raine’s workshops here. Prologue fee info here.
Themes
We all have something to share
Creativity is for everyone
Looking inside
Knowing ourselves from the inside
Specific topic of our choosing
Curriculum Connections
· Empowering students through self acceptance
· Appreciation of music as a means of storytelling
ACTIVITIES (Pre and post concert)
EARLY YEARS
Pre show
Draw
a picture of yourself
a favourite toy
your favourite thing to do
Post Show
How did the performance make you feel?
What was your favourite part?
Give yourself a compliment
MIDDLE YEARS
Preshow
What are 5 things you love to do?
Describe a time you felt proud of yourself
What would you do with a day off, with no screens or technology?
Describe a great day, real or imagined
Post show
What was your favourite part of the show
Did anything ring true for you, apply to your life?
What’s something you love to do that you’d like to do more often? How could you learn more about it or get better at it?
One minute prompts. Write for 1 minute nonstop about any topic. Try this for 5 minutes on 5 different topics. Suggested topics: If you had a super power, the best meal you ever had, a memory from Winter, from Summer, My favourite possession, I laughed so hard when, the oldest person I know, the youngest person I know, something important to you.
SENIOR YEARS
Pre show
What are 5 things you love to do?
Describe a time you felt proud of yourself
What would you do with a day off, with no screens or technology?
Describe a great day, real or imagined
Post show
What was your favourite part of the show?
Did anything ring true for you, apply to your life?
What’s something you love to do that you’d like to do more often? How could you learn more about it or get better at it?
Knowing what you know now, what advice would you give your younger self?
What does your younger self see in your older self that they really find fun?
Describe a great day, real or imagined
One minute prompts. Write for 1 minute nonstop about any topic. Try this for 5 minutes on 5 different topics. Suggested topics: If you had a super power, the best meal you ever had, a memory from Winter, from Summer, My favourite possession, I laughed so hard when, the oldest person I know, the youngest person I know, something important to you.