An Interactive Musical Assembly for Grades 3–8
Bring History to Life. Inspire Student Voice. Engage Every Learner.
Through live performance, storytelling, singing, movement, and audience participation, students don’t just learn—they experience music as a powerful form of communication, creativity, and self-expression.
Feel It, Sing It, Live It: The Story of Soul Music & You is a high-energy, interactive assembly that immerses students in the rich history of soul music in the United States while empowering them to express their own stories through music.
Program Details
– Recommended Grades: 3–8
– Program Length: 45–50 minutes
– Format: Live, in-person assembly (large group)
– Flexible Setup: Adaptable for auditoriums, gyms, and multi-purpose spaces
Why This Program Works
- Highly Engaging: Students actively participate through clapping, singing, movement, and guided creative activities.
- Culturally Responsive: Explores the roots and impact of soul music as a reflection of American history and lived experiences.
- Student-Centered: Encourages every student to see their voice, story, and identity as valuable and worthy of expression.
- Memorable Experience: A dynamic performance that resonates long after the assembly ends.
Meet Our Cast
Carl Brister
Carl Brister is a dynamic performer who has been featured on NBC’s Access Hollywood, ABC’s Here and Now, BET, and more and is the creator of “Feel It, Sing It, Live It.” Carl is also a licensed NJ educator who has created interactive workshops and professional development series on the History of Soul Music, Songwriting, Cultural Responsive Teaching Techniques in the Arts for students, educators, and administrators. Follow Carl on Instagram @carlbristerofficial
Natasha Gallop
Natasha Gallop is a multi-faceted artist, proud CEO of Gifts In Good Company, and co-writer of “Feel It, Sing It, Live It”. She prides herself on bringing dynamic, culturally rich art experiences to schools and communities through theatre, music, and creative storytelling. Learn more about her work and programs at experiencegoodcompany.com
Educational Value & NJ-VPA Standards Alignment
This program supports key components of the New Jersey Visual & Performing Arts (NJSLS-VPA) Standards, including:
- Creating: Students explore how personal experiences can inspire original musical ideas
- Performing: Active participation through singing, rhythm, and movement
- Responding: Students reflect on how music communicates emotion, culture, and story
- Connecting: Links between music, history, culture, and students’ own lives
Extend the Experience with an Interactive Soul Music Workshop
Take the learning beyond the assembly with an engaging companion workshop designed to help students dive deeper into the history, artistry, and creative power of Soul Music. Perfect as either a pre-assembly foundation experience or a post-assembly extension activity, the workshop gives students the opportunity to further explore Soul Music pioneers, lyrical storytelling, and the process of creating music from personal experience.
Through guided discussion, listening activities, collaborative songwriting, and creative expression exercises, students gain a richer understanding of how music can communicate identity, emotion, history, and social change.
Workshop Benefits
- Deepens understanding of the history and cultural impact of Soul Music
- Encourages creativity through guided songwriting and storytelling activities
- Helps students connect personal experiences and emotions to artistic expression
- Strengthens confidence, collaboration, and student voice
- Supports music education, literacy, SEL, and culturally responsive learning goals
- Creates a more immersive and meaningful assembly experience
Flexible Workshop Use
- Pre-Assembly Workshop: Builds background knowledge and increases student engagement during the performance experience
- Post-Assembly Workshop: Extends learning and allows students to reflect, create, and apply concepts introduced during the assembly
Trusted By Schools & Communities
- Elementary and middle schools (Grades 3–8)
- School districts and arts-in-education programs
- Cultural arts and community organizations
- After-school and enrichment programs
This program has engaged students and educators across schools, community organizations, and arts initiatives throughout the region.
Perfect For:
- School-wide assemblies
- Arts-in-education programming
- Black History Month & cultural celebrations
- SEL-focused initiatives
- Music and arts curriculum enrichment
References and past partnerships available upon request.
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Bring Feel It, Sing It, Live It: The Story of Soul Music & You to your school or organization.
Inspire your students to feel deeply, express boldly, and discover the power of their voice through music.