This program includes a survey of American folk music and dance in a "lab" environment, taught by Evo Bluestein. Students learn music theory and apply it with hands-on experience, using autoharp, lap dulcimer, mandolin, guitar, banjo, hammered dulcimer, piano and various rhythm instruments from folk tradition (spoons, triangle and rub board).

The program involves ear training and includes an introduction to reading standard music notation. Students receive stringband instruction, with opportunies to perform their repertoire in various ensembles.
The music lessons are interspersed each day with a dance session that includes Appalachian Clogging, Virginia Reel, English Country Dance, French Canadian, New England Contra and Square Dance.

Evo Bluestein is an internationally known performer in the field of folk music. His music and dance assemblies and residencies are an annual part of the curriculum in many schools throughout California.

Two week program for migrant elementary students, in arts and
sciences at California State University, Fresno.

Objective: To give migrant elementary school students a university campus experience and spark their interest in attending college.

Participating Migrant School Districts: Mendota, Fowler, Sanger, Parlier, Kerman, Firebaugh, Golden Plains, Riverdale, Fresno Migrant Ed.

Other subjects offered: ag science, natural science, physics, chemistry,
digital video, digital audio, telecommunications,
mathematics/research/internet.
The Migrant Scholars Program was conceived by Mike Mueller, Director of State and Federal Programs, Mendota Unified (above) and Raul Moreno, Coordinator of University Migrant Services.