Amy Lowe

Description

"Amy Lowe is fun to follow and has a wonderful way of telling a story with music that reaches people of all ages. She is a talented musician with a powerful yet sweet voice that can sing a song or tell a story with passion, poignancy, and feeling. She has the unique ability to reach into the soul of her subject and share it with her audience." -Marshall Trimble, Arizona State Historian, Award-winning Author and Storyteller

Programs:
FIRE IN BOOMTOWN ... a story/musical about the Great Chicago Fire of 1871
ALL ABOARD! ... a story/musical about the Transcontinental Railroad.
IMMIGRATION / ELLIS ... a story/musical about the Ellis Island experience.
STOMP YOUR FEET - Interactive songs and stories
FROM THE PAST TO THE PRESENT - Songs from the 19th to the 21st Century.
HOLIDAYS PROGRAMS - Winter, Spring Summer, Fall (i.e. Christmas - Hanukkah, Valentines Day, Saint Patrick's Day, Back to School, Halloween, Sukkot)
MATH MUSIC
CHICAGO BLUES with Dave Katzman
MUSIC & LITERATURE

Work Sample

"Wisdom" 3:29 - written by: Amy Lowe "“ performed, Live at Reggies - Chicago: Amy Lowe & Kingkatz.
This song was inspired by the African Folktale " Anansi and The Pot of Wisdom "“ Teaching tale for school age children.

I've also included "Chicago's a Boomtown"- 1:59 written by: Amy Lowe. This song is part of an original, fast paced - fact based - award winning school assembly program entitled - Fire in Boomtown. It is the story of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, brought to life through story and song. The show was recorded live at the Theater of Western Springs, Western Springs, Illinois.

The third video, "Hello, Bonjour, Hola" written by: Amy Lowe is 2:43. I am a Ravinia Festival - Music Discovery Program Teaching Artist. This is an original song I wrote that several of the other Ravinia - Music Discovery Teaching Artists also include in their residency programs.

https://www.reverbnation.com/amylowe/song/11873891-chicagos-boomtown-fire-in-cd

https://youtu.be/MCK7IahoAUE
https://www.reverbnation.com/amylowe
https://youtu.be/DQuLLmSfBuM

My journey as an artist reflects my beliefs. There is always potential for inspiration.

The song I composed entitled: "Wisdom," sums up the essence of the African folktale " Anansi and the Pot of Wisdom," that everyone, everywhere has a little bit of wisdom.

" Hello, Bonjour, Hola," was inspired by a challenging group of kindergartners. The creation of the song was my attempt to engage them. It worked, I was successful and the song lives on. https://youtu.be/DQuLLmSfBuM - Hello

"Chicago's Boomtown," was inspired by the the events that lead up to the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. https://music.apple.com/us/album/fire-in-boomtown/918653252
https://www.reverbnation.com/amylowe/song/11873891-chicagos-boomtown-fire-in-cd

History

I have over 30 years experience as a performer in clubs, concert venues, theaters, festivals, coffeehouses, museums, historical societies, schools, libraries, galleries, pubs, and community centers throughout the world. I am a prolific songwriter with a recording career that dates back to 1980.

Artistic Vision

I believe in building bridges through music, finding common ground and making connections that inspire myself and others. I am motivated by the world all around me and seek to reach beyond my limitations. My goal is to continue to grow as a musician, vocalist, songwriter, storyteller, guitarist+I39+J39

Programs for Specific Audience(s) Expertise

I am comfortable working with all age groups and backgrounds.
Programs include:
School assemblies,
Adults Programs,
Concerts,
Holiday Themes,
History Alive Programs,
Interactive Music & Storytelling
Museums, Libraries, Theaters, Festivals, Clubs,
Seniors Independent Living and Memory care.
School Age Residencies , Workshops and Master Classes.
Curriculum Development Adult ESL - Music and Drama
( REMOTE and FACE to FACE - WORKSHOPS, RESIDENCIES & PERFORMANCES)

Traditional Folk/Ethnic Artform Statement

Music - singer-songwriter, storyteller, guitarist. I'm inspired by World Music, Blues, Folk, Country and Americana. I grew up listening to all kinds of music.I believe in the power of storytelling through song. My grandfather loved to bring joy to others in hospitals through singing. I inherited his spirit and desire to use music to uplift, create value and bring joy.