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Workshops - Descriptions

PUSH Pins Workshop

PUSH Pins uses illustrated children’s books, physical science, weather, animals, or the concept of community as a basis for learning.

This workshop, with artists Heather and Darren Stevenson, focuses on: OBSERVATION - studying a subject; IMITATION - re-creating a demonstrated concept; and IMAGINATION - igniting personal ideas for expression.

Improvisation and choreography are explored as children develop self-awareness and confidence with movement technique, group exercises, and a short student presentation.

Each program is grade specific and, if requested, specific curriculum needs can be addressed as part of this workshop.

Grades K-6

 
Solid Brass Master Class

The brass sections of school bands will find these dynamic world-class musicians inspirational.

The members of Solid Brass share their knowledge and expertise in an interactive format. The master class will include insights into articulations, tongue level positions, the use of wind power, embouchure development and various strategies in how to think while playing. 

Programs are tailored to the needs of individual band programs. 

Grades 5-12
Extended Residency Available

 
Songwriting Workshop With Alice Leon

Alice Leon combines creative writing, poetry and music in this exciting, interactive program.  Each session includes a short performance and an introduction to the fundamentals of pop songwriting including lyrics, melody and rhythm.

Students will participate in writing an original, curriculum-based or special-themed class song. Once the song is written and recorded, the artist will send a finished studio mp3 to the teacher for the class to enjoy.

Grades K-12
Curriculum Connection: Language Arts Literacy

 
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