FRENCH MUSIC 101…
~ Age levels: High School, University, Alliance Française, French Non Profits ~
~ Educational goals: Discover French music and French artists, learn about France’s rich history and culture ~
~ Available programs: The life of Jacques Brel, Charles Aznavour, Georges Brassens, Edith Piaf, "Les Yéyés", "La musique populaire en France", "La nouvelle chanson française", " French hip hop", "La Francophonie"~
Live and interactive presentations where Eric performs songs from different French musical icons (such as Edith Piaf, Jacques Brel, Georges Brassens, Charles Aznavour, Francis Cabrel, Renaud, Bénabar, …), showing the lyrics on a screen so people can sing along if they want but also videos and pictures of the artist . He talks about their lives and the historical French context in which they thrived. These presentations show the bridges that exist between American music and French popular culture.
PREVIOUS EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS AND PERFORMANCES:
-> Oregon: Lincoln High School in Portland, Westview High School in Beaverton, Reed College University in Portland, Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Pacific University in Forest Grove, Linfield College in McMinnville, The Alliance Française of Portland
-> Massachusetts: French Cultural Center of Boston, International School of Boston
-> Louisiana: Saint Martinville Senior High in Saint Martinville, LSU in Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University in Lafayette
-> Washington: Alliance Française of Seattle
-> Idaho: Moscow High School in Moscow, Idaho
-> California: Sobrato High School, Morgan Hill, California
-> Colorado: Alliance Française de Denver
-> Montana: Sentinel High School
-> Canada: Prince of Wales High School in Vancouver BC, Alliances Françaises of Winnipeg, Calgary, Vancouver BC