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Blues In Schools/Calloway County High School, Friday, May 9. Performer: Wayne Harper. The Kentucky Blues Society provided 50 harmonicas for Wayne to give to the students. We received the following email from the Director of Choirs. On Friday, May 9 Mr. Wayne Harper performed for an enthusiastic audience of 150 band and choir students in the band room of Calloway County High School, Murray, Kentucky. Mr. Harper gave us thumbnail sketches of blues players past and present, spoke of the musical elements that characterize the music we call "blues", highlighted the connection of blues to other musical styles, played and sang blues standards and original compositions, and, on behalf of the Kentucky Blues Society, distributed 50 harmonicas to excited student musicians. The students were captivated by Wayne's musical abilities and engaging presentation. Thank you, Kentucky Blues Society for helping make this possible. Attached are pictures from the performance. Sincerely, Mark Dycus Director of Choirs Calloway County High School 2108 College Farm Rd. Murray, KY 42071 If you would like a Blues In The Schools event at your school, contact us at 270.784.0757 or email us. 50 students received a free harmonica! Blues In Schools for Russellville High Seniors, Kenny Lee Blues In Schools for Graves County, Wayne Harper Greg Martin and Kenny Lee at Warren Central Hillbilly Jim and Kenny Lee at Potter Gray Hillbilly Jim and Kenny Lee at Moss Middle School Hillbilly Jim and Kenny Lee at Warren Elementary

Blues In Schools for Russellville High Seniors, Kenny Lee Blues In Schools for Graves County, Wayne Harper Greg Martin and Kenny Lee at Warren Central Hillbilly Jim and Kenny Lee at Potter Gray Hillbilly Jim and Kenny Lee at Moss Middle School Hillbilly Jim and Kenny Lee at Warren Elementary