Teach American Transcontinental Railroad History for Middle School The project presents a musical exploration of the cultures that were first connected by the building of America’s Transcontinental Railroad We offer an Instructional Guide for teachers with 11 lessons based on this Silkroad Ensemble project plus a Student Guide for learners
Silkroad Ensemble Uncovers The Transcontinental Railroads True History The project includes new music inspired by the history of the railroads, archival songs and tunes from railroad workers and the impacted communities, and storytelling with an emphasis on cultural ties to the area where each concert is being held
Transcontinental Railroad Commission Project — The Reno Phil When I learned that 13 American orchestras — located along the route of the Railroad — would join forces together to commission and premiere this new work across the country, I was truly honored, as I knew the significant cultural impact this project would entail
New musical project tells 1800s story of US transcontinental railroad Rhiannon Giddens is a Grammy- and Pulitzer-winning musical artist whose latest project tells the story of the U S transcontinental railroad — a story told through the eyes of its builders, including African American, Chinese, Japanese, Irish and Native American workers