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Folk singer and songwriter Jenni Mansfield Peal has sung and played musical games with audiences of children for over twenty years, both in Texas and overseas. Playing guitar, mountain dulcimer, and accordion, she shares her extensive knowledge of southern American and Texas folksongs as well as original compositions to get kids ages 18 months to twelve years singing dancing, and playing along. Active participation is the key, and Jenni provides children with many fun, no-pressure ways to participate, including sticks and beanbags, rhythm instruments, song activities and dance. Degreed and certified in special education and the education of the blind and visually impaired, Jenni makes sure that every child is able to participate and share in the joy of music. Jenni knows the importance of allowing children to experience new concepts from the inside out, starting with body movement and physical contact with the instruments.
Recent entertainment and educational references include:
- 2006: As Miss Jenni, Dallas Heritage Village, Girl Scout Day and Candlelight Tour
- 2006: Directing children's event: Rancho Frijole, Wills Point, TX, Young Rising Stars Open Mic
- 2006: Sharing music as a special educator, Dallas' Region 10 Educational Service Center Arts, Recreation and Leisure Fair
- 1995 - 2000: Children's traditional music shows in schools including Mansfield, TX ISD and Round Rock, TX ISD
- 2003 - 2006: Garland, TX ISD, Teacher of the Blind and Visually Impaired
- 1998: Masters of Education, Educational Research, Texas Christian University
Here I am with children in County Armagh, Northern Ireland.
And at Scarborough Faire, Waxahachie, Texas
Earlier references:
- 1992: Jenni completed a six-week performing tour of Northern Ireland, sponsored by BBC Ulster Radio and the Southern Board of Education of Northern Ireland. She taught Texas pioneer songs and dances in thirty schools.
- 1990 - 1996: Peppermint Place, a Dallas children's television show syndicated around the world. Jenni taped six songs (four original, two traditional) for this magazine-style show and they were played repeatedly during this time period.
- 1984 - 1987: Produced and directed the Urchin Street Fair children's section of the North Texas Irish Festival based on an original concept.
- 1983 - 1985: Performing Musician and Performer's Guild Member, Scarborough Faire Rennaisance Fair, Waxahachie, TX
- 1984 - 1993: Jenni taught classes of early childhood music based on an original curriculum in Dallas private schools including Creative Children's Center and Our Redeemer Lutheran School.
- 1982: Bachelor of Science, Special Education, University of Texas at Dallas
Research references:
- East Texas Historical Journal, 2000: Yours Fraternally Until Death: The Civil War Letters of the Brothers Love
- 1992: One-woman show Irish Song Lineage in the American South produced at University of Dallas.
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