Doors to Imagination
Storytelling, Music, History, and Culture
from Jim Weiss and Carol Reynolds
Going West in the USA: Fulton's Steamboat & The Railroad Men
Jim and Carol bring you the stories and history of America’s Westward Migration in this one-hour program. A Q&A session follows.
Featuring “Fulton’s Steamboat” and “The Railroad Men.” The story of America’s move West includes the Gold Rush, the inventions that moved people and supplies across a continent, and the music that traveled with them heavily based in folk styles and portable instruments.
The Hudson River School
Related Products from Professor Carol and Jim Weiss
Exploring America's Musical Heritage
A 4-hour DVD program that takes you across America to experience and learn about our history and art.
From Puritans and Native Americans; through the founders and pioneers; to the immigrants of Ellis Island and today’s newcomers, Americans have used music, paintings, poetry, dance and architecture to express the essence of life in America.
Study materials are available for each unit. Read more.
Gone West: Bold Adventures of American Explorers and Pioneers
A new nation that would stretch from ocean to ocean: this was the dream. Follow it into reality, from Jefferson and Monroe arranging the Louisiana Purchase through the bold explorations of Lewis & Clark, and Sacagawea.
Experience the dawning of a new age aboard Robert Fulton’s steamboat, and ride the rumbling wagons of the Oregon Trail pioneers. Feel the devastating effects faced by proud native American warriors, and witness the mammoth undertaking of the transcontinental railroad. Journey with the brave souls who hung out the sign, “Gone West!” Read more.
America's Artistic Legacy
American Music and Arts Tell America’s History
This two-semester online course will take you on a journey through American music, art, literature, history and culture. From the Puritans and Native Americans; through the founders and pioneers; to the immigrants of Ellis Island and today’s newest immigrants, Americans have used music, paintings, poetry, dance and architecture to express the essence of life in America.
Suitable for grades 8-12 and college prep. Two semesters/24 sessions; H.S. Credit 1.0 (History, Fine Arts, or Humanities).
Silver Age Music, Inc.
P.O. Box 85
Bethania, North Carolina 27010
(336) 310-9874
