On the Shoulders of Giants

Honoring Those Who Paved Our Way

BY: John Jacobson, Mac Huff

GRADES: 4-8

ABOUT: Join us as we pay tribute to leaders and heroes who have come before us and paved our way so we can live as we do today. Ben Franklin - author, inventor, scientist, diplomat - there's nothing he can't do! At the 'great invention convention', learn about the contributions of Alexander Graham Bell, Albert Einstein, Thomas Edison and George Washington Carver. Others were statesmen, literary giants, artists, teachers, soldiers, doctors, and those who worked for civil and human rights - Martin Luther King, Ghandi, Mandela and more - in their march for freedom. See how one child can change the world. It's time to stand tall! Be a giant; be a dreamer! This musical features six original songs with connecting script and over 50 speaking parts, adaptable to various cast sizes. The Teacher Edition is filled with quality performance material including piano/vocal arrangements and choreography, script and helpful production guide. For added value, the ready-to-use student books include vocal parts and script.

KIT INCLUDES: Teacher Edition, 20 Singer books and digital access to performance/accompaniment audio recordings

PERFORMANCE TIME: Approximately 35 minutes