VocalEssence – Philip Brunelle, artistic director

Rose McGee is an arts educator who uses her talents as a storyteller, poet and playwright to inspire others to learn. As a resident artist with the VocalEssence WITNESS School Program and the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra's CONNECT, she presents in numerous schools helping youth discover the power of their own stories. Rose obtained her Master's of Education Degree with Specialization in Creative Arts in Learning from
Lesley University, Cambridge, Massachusetts and Bachelor of Science Degree from Lane College, Jackson, Tennessee. Her play, Kumbayah...The Juneteenth Story was featured in February 2008 for school audiences. As an actor Rose does national and local commercial
ads for television and print. She is founder of Head Scarf Society, owns Deep Roots Gourmet Desserts, works for Achieve! Minneapolis and is a board member with Arts-Us Organization and University School of Journalism's Premack Awards.

Workshop Description
Using a story she has created about Bernice, Dr. King's younger daughter, Rose shows students how to create their own stories. Students can follow their own dream, discover their own potential via the creative and colorful art of storytelling. Rose allows each student to probe into him or herself and find the story within - the story that inspires dreams, hope and freedom.

To Prepare for Rose's Workshop

• Do the "Let's Play Jeopardy" activity page 75 of the WITNESS Teacher's Guide. Have a group discussion on what "The Dream" means
• Read excerpts from "I Have a Dream" on pages 101-102 of the WITNESS Teacher's Guide. Listen to the song "We Shall Overcome" on the WITNESS Companion CD (track #13) and have students reflect on its meaning.

Please Note
This workshop requires a CD player.