Concerts School Programs Fundraising Performances

With sizzling harmonies that hook you in mid-stride,
Horse Crazy will deliver a heart-huggin' good time!

Welcome to the Western World of
Horse Crazy Cowgirl Band

Winners of Western Music Association's Crescendo Award and Harmony Trio of the Year 2009.
Nominated for Cowboy/Western Swing Group of the Year and Album of the Year 2008 and 2009.

Horse Crazy is a dynamic western musical trio who can rock the house and take the audience with them into moments of musical magic. When you need a spark, you need Horse Crazy!

CONCERTS

Horse Crazy Cowgirl Band is an award winning western trio featuring beautiful harmony, excellent musicianship, and heart-hugging hilarious stage presence. Performing all over the United States and Canada, this wonderful group brings the audience along the trail of the American Western experience with traditional cowboy music and original compositions about love of place and land. Equally at home in concert halls, intimate theaters, convention settings, school programs or private parties, these ladies are ambassadors of the American Experience. Read below for specific information about available workshop topics and testimonials. With their newest album, Daughters of the West, Horse Crazy has climbed the western charts to hit #2 in the US for the summer of 2009, and the album is still going strong in 2010. Your audiences will love Horse Crazy. With warmth, charisma, and gentle joy the audience is carried to the golden age of the American West and invited to share the love of our great land today.

TECH SPECS: Horse Crazy requires 3 matching vocal microphones, 2 XLR cables (guitar and percussion), 3 DI's (banjo, bass guitar and one additional guitar). Monitors are important. As an alternative, Horse Crazy can provide sound for their performance with 3 top of the line BOSE personal amplification systems at a reasonable fee.

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SCHOOL and OUTREACH PROGRAMS

As part of their ongoing commitment to share the art of western folk music, Horse Crazy dedicates a portion of their time to expose students and interested groups to the history of the American West. In school programs, students are led with word and music while participating actively. Our programs are fun for kids! Typically, Horse Crazy Cowgirl Band teaches one small group workshop followed by an all-school assembly involving students from the workshop. Four workshops are offered below: Sing-Along for both Elementary and Secondary students, and Learning to Sing Harmony for Elementary and Secondary grades.

SING-ALONG with Horse Crazy (Elementary Level)

GRADES : 2-5       TIME: 45 minutes to 1 hour (adaptable to school schedule)
SUBJECT AREA FOCUS: General Music and Social Studies

BRIEF SUMMARY: This session is pure kid magic. Students are given songbooks containing 16 wonderful cowboy and folk songs. Everyone is included as they sing along with these timeless songs. A little history and geography are shared along the way. Students are introduced to the guitar, bass guitar, banjo and harmonica, including a brief history of the instruments.

SING-ALONG with Horse Crazy (Secondary Level)

GRADES : 6-8       TIME: 45 minutes to 1 hour (adaptable to school schedule)
SUBJECT AREA FOCUS: General Music and Social Studies

BRIEF SUMMARY: This session is fun and entertaining for middle school students. Students are given songbooks and asked to sing along with the musicians. Students are engaged and some of the history associated with these traditional Americana and cowboy songs is discussed. Maps are used to enhance the discussions. In addition, students are made aware of the use of familiar melodies adapted by pioneers to create well-known folk melodies. Students will be introduced to the guitar, bass guitar, banjo and harmonica, including a brief history of the instruments.

LEARNING TO SING HARMONY with Horse Crazy (Elementary Level)

GRADES : 2-5       TIME: 45 minutes to 1 hour (adaptable to school schedule)
SUBJECT AREA FOCUS: General Music and Social Studies

BRIEF SUMMARY: Sing Along with Horse Crazy Cowgirl Band as they pass along a magnificent American vocal music tradition. In the lighthearted humorous manner that has endeared them to students and fans, Lauralee, Emele and Jennifer show the students how to sing favorite cowboy, folk and country songs in beautiful three-part harmony. Students will be introduced to the guitar, bass guitar, banjo and harmonica, including a brief history of the instruments.

GOALS and OBJECTIVES: Students will learn that music and culture are fundamentally linked. Folk stories and songs are universal and have been around for all time. The cowboys and pioneers integrated familiar melodies and adapted the words to their current lives. Students will sing and be involved in the sheer joy of music, while appreciating the continuity of our American culture. Horse Crazy Cowgirl Band will break down their well-honed vocal arrangements of some of the greatest songs of the western genre: Tumbling Tumbleweeds, Home on the Range and Shenandoah. They teach the melody, and then add the tenor/soprano and baritone lines individually. Singing each song several times, and working with the students, they omit each part so students can add harmony along with the group. This enjoyable interactive method will teach the students all the elements of an arrangement and prepare them to carry their own harmonies when they join friends and singing partners.

LEARNING TO SING HARMONY with Horse Crazy (Secondary Level)

GRADES : 6-8       TIME: 45 minutes to 1 hour (adaptable to school schedule)
SUBJECT AREA FOCUS: General Music and Social Studies

BRIEF SUMMARY: In the lighthearted humorous manner that has endeared them to students and fans, Lauralee, Emele and Jennifer lead students through favorite cowboy and folk songs in beautiful three part harmony. The songs are then studied and students learn the fundamentals of creating harmony. This approach sets the stage for the interactive workshop. The students are made aware of the link between chord structure and harmony choices. As the chords are discussed, the students begin to understand where harmony comes from. Next, the students are given written music so they can see the chords and how harmonies are read and/or invented. The musicians will demonstrate choices and various options, while allowing students to do the same. In addition, students will be introduced to the guitar, bass guitar, banjo and harmonica, including a brief history of the instruments.

GOALS and OBJECTIVES: Students will learn that music and culture are fundamentally linked. The cowboys and pioneers integrated familiar melodies and adapted the words to their current lives. Students will sing and be involved in the sheer joy of music, while appreciating the continuity of our American culture. Horse Crazy Cowgirl Band breaks down their well-honed vocal arrangements of some of the greatest songs of the western genre; Tumbling Tumbleweeds, Home on the Range, and Shenandoah. They teach the melody, and then add the tenor/soprano and baritone lines individually, singing each song several times, and working with the students. This enjoyable interactive method will teach the students all the elements of an arrangement and prepare them to carry their own harmonies when they join friends and singing partners.

Materials:
US and World Map
Song lyrics provided by Horse Crazy
Musical instruments provided by Horse Crazy

ASSEMBLY PROGRAMS (30-45 minutes)

Offered to elementary and middle school audiences, Horse Crazy assemblies entertain children while teaching about the origins of American Western music. The musical presentation is rich with vocal harmony, exciting music and humorous storytelling. Lively and upbeat, Horse Crazy is aware of a compelling need for young people to discover the wide range of musical styles that make up western music. Using songs, stories and a variety of instruments, Horse Crazy enlivens students by including them in the musical story of the west.

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FUNDRAISERS

Horse Crazy specializes in hosting "Dinner and a Show." These are evenings designed for a group wanting to create an event which both raises funds and brings a group together. We begin the night with a "teaser" - a few songs to get everyone in the mood while the group mingles. During dinner, the group may use their considerable comic skills to entice audience members to tell stories, or simply visit with audience members. After dinner, there is normally a short intermission while dessert is served, and then the audience is ready for a performance sure to become a favorite memory for your group. Our fee is based upon Per Plate, with a minimum number of guests. Call or for more information. We can help with promotional materials and we will assist you every step of the way.

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