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Rich Rubietta writes and performs upbeat pop music about inspiring heroes and heroines, offering character education through his music assemblies. With keyboard and guitar, he harnesses the appeal of hip-hop and dance music, creating art with a message that shapes positive values and attitudes toward self and others. A music educator and producer with a music degree from Northwestern University and 20 years of up-front experience, this singer-songwriter performs music in various settings that both captivates and beckons the audience. Music assemblies are crafted so that song selection can reinforce a school's identified core values.
Rich Rubietta and Abounding Music are part of the Illinois Arts Council's ArtsTour Roster 2003-2005

Program Description

Solid-Core Values is a program of songs that inspire listeners to live by an inner core of values: Commitment, respect, responisibility, compassion and gratitude. The theme: your heart, the core from which values and behavior flow, makes you "attractive" and appealing.

Sample Songs:

Tender Heart - tragedy & triumph of a girl, "beautiful" in all ways

There's Room - a boy misjudges a girl because of her appearance

Why Not Me? - Peter's story, "the little hero of Holland"

Michelangelo Blues - 3 verses detail challenges the artist overcame

I'm So Glad to be Alive! - gratitude for gifts of sight and hearing

Funky Monkey - honoring our capacity to rise above animal instinct

Flowers are Red - respecting individuality

Availability

Year Round

Educational Programs
Residencies

Fees

  • Performance: $350 to $800
  • Educational: negotiable

Technical Requirements

  • Size of performing area: classroom - gymnasium
  • Set-up time: 1 hour
  • Other: large screen for projections
    (6 ft x 6 ft minimum) or a high open wall space.

Geographic Area
Northern IL, Central IL, Southern IL, Cook County

Contact
Rich Rubietta
225 Bluff Ave.
Grayslake, IL 60030
847/223-4790 (phone and fax)
847/363-5737
Rich Rubietta


Rich Rubietta and Abounding Music are part of the
Illinois Arts Council's ArtsTour Roster 2003-2005.

Presenters can receive support from the Illinois Arts Council
for scheduling programs with Rich Rubietta (from 30-50%). 

Fees are based upon the number of students, the number of sessions and the distance.
Prices range from .50 - $4.00 per student.

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