Arts
Exploration Programs
Arts Exploration is a
category we use to denote artists who have an exceptional gift for
communicating the magic of their artform. Whether introducing students
to folk or classical music or conveying a passion for an instrument,
a style of dance, or a visual art medium, these artists exemplify
the true spirit of the teaching artist.
Note: Contact the Scheduling
Department for subsidized pricing available in certain areas.
Dance
Be
You!
Urgeworks
Urgeworks is an urban movement dance company that incorporates positive
aspects of life into the Hip Hop culture. Using dance, poetry, rhythm,
and music, the unique ensemble will encourage individuality, self-confidence,
and self-esteem. Formerly “at-risk” themselves, these performers
found a life-affirming purpose through this contemporary art form,
and offer students positive strategies for handling peer pressure.
Let Urgeworks reach those children and inspire them with life long
learning.
Grades: 4-5, 6-8, 9-12
Audience
Size: 350 Max.
Pricing:
Single $925 / Back-to-Back $1,375
Tour Dates: February 2 – 6, 2009
Music
All
About A Capella
Almost
Recess
Journey through the history of a cappella music! Almost Recess will
teach the difference between cover songs and originals. They will
also talk about the history of a cappella music, tracing it from
the beginning with Gregorian Chant, through the Classical period,
then up into the 20th century with barbershop and doo-wop. Students
will also learn how to do vocal percussion and have opportunities
to ask questions.
Grades: 2-5, 6-8, 9-12
Audience
Size: 350 Max.
Pricing:
Single $1,375 / Back-to-Back $2,200
Tour
Dates:
October
13 – 17, 2008
March
2 – 6, 2009
Additional dates may be available in Hampton Roads and Central Virginia.
School
of Rock
Almost
Recess
School of Rock is a program that teaches students about the history
of pop music. Almost Recess will travel through the decades singing
songs from the Beatles through the music of today. They will also
discuss different musical styles with their version of “Song Styles”,
borrowed from the TV show Whose Line is it Anyway . This
performance also features a vocal percussion session with complicated
sounds and rhythms.
Grades: 2-5, 6-8, 9-12
Audience
Size: 350 Max.
Pricing:
Single $1,375 / Back-to-Back $2,200
Tour Dates:
October
13 – 17, 2008
March
2 – 6, 2009
Additional dates may be available in Hampton Roads and Central Virginia.
One
Little Song Can Change The World
Kid
Pan Alley
Kid Pan Alley (KPA) started with a brilliant, yet obvious discovery—kids
make the greatest co-writers. KPA is a national children's songwriting
project developed by Trapezoid's Paul Reisler in which children
are inspired to be creators of their own music and not just consumers
of popular culture. In this musical character development program,
students sing songs written by children to enhance learning about
character education from a child's point of view. Sing and move
with KPA as they introduce songwriting and music to students. Join
Kid Pan Alley and see how one little song truly can change the world.
Grades: K-5, 6-7
Audience
Size: 350 Max.
Pricing:
Single $885 / Back-to-Back $1,125
Drumming
In A Digital World
Tom
Teasley
Using drums from around the world, a single performer can create
many textures and timbres of sound. With the digital looping technology
available today, that same single performer can become a virtual
ensemble. Join Tom Teasley, master percussionist, as he builds a
layered sound composition in real time. Get a glimpse behind the
scenes of how musicians utilize the latest technology to enhance
their music and compositions and create the musical sounds of today.
Grades: 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Audience
Size: 200 Max.
Pricing
in Northern Virginia:
Single
$475 / Back-to-Back $725
Pricing
outside Northern Virginia :
Single:
$575 / Back-to-Back $825
You
Gotta Have Harp!
American
Harp Trio
You've Gotta Have Harp! is an imaginative, interactive, educational
and entertaining program featuring the harp. The artists will tell
stories with the harp, engaging students' imaginations and defying
expectations of how a harp “should” sound. The harp, along with
the voice and the drum as the first instruments, tells the history
of civilization and can be found in every culture across the globe.
The modern harp, an architectural marvel, is capable of producing
over twenty unique sounds, known as tone colors. Through guided
listening, students will hear how composers weave these tone colors
into their compositions.
Grades:
K-5, 6-8, 9-12
Audience
Size: 350 Max.
Pricing:
Single $1,095 / Back-to-Back $1,495
Everything
You Wanted to Know About Brass But Were Afraid to Ask
Eastern
Virginia Brass Trio
Students will learn everything they ever wanted to know about brass
instruments. Eastern Virginia Brass Trio play the trumpet, horn
and trombone, performing exciting brass music from John Philip Sousa,
Scott Joplin, and Mozart. While the students hear the brass instruments
of the orchestra and band they have great fun buzzing their lips
to familiar tunes, hearing garden hoses played as musical instruments,
using plumbing to learn the concept of valves and even play the
“little tuba.” While primarily a celebration of brass instruments
and the music written for them, this program also touches on the
science of sound and acoustics.
Grades: K-5, 6-8, 9-12
Audience
Size: 350 Max.
Pricing:
Single $695 / Back-to-Back $995
Music
is a Team Sport
Clivia
String Trio
Join Clivia as they relate a string trio to a sports team. In this
program, Clivia compares football, soccer, and basketball to the
practice, communication, and teamwork of a classical ensemble. The
trio explores how musicians are like athletes, with each member
playing a “position” in the chamber ensemble, and, most importantly,
teamwork. Learn about melody, harmony, bass line and how a string
trio communicates, both on and off “the field.” Founded in 2005,
Clivia String Trio are avid chamber music enthusiasts, recitalists
and soloists.
Grades: K-5, 6
Audience
Size: 350 Max.
Pricing:
Single $725 / Back-to-Back $1,095
Tuning
Into Music
Terra
Voce
Terra Voce, a cello and flute duo, perform beautiful and exciting
music while introducing students to concepts they can hear in this
program. Listening to texture, line, colors and volume, students
will gain a greater appreciation for and understanding of the elements
of music that don't always make it to the forefront, like the melody.
With plenty of audience interaction, this program will enhance your
image of music and make you aware of sounds all around you.
Grades: K-5, 6-8
Audience
Size: 350 Max.
Pricing:
Single $725 / Back-to-Back $925
A
Joyful Sound
Amadi
Hummings
Amadi Hummings introduces your students to the beauty of the viola,
as well as to the entire string family, and demonstrates the joy
of making and creating music in its different forms. Students will
discover that many classical favorites are a part of today's popular
culture and learn what it is like to be a professional musician.
Students learn not only about the musical world, but also about
the benefits of education, determination and discipline.
Grades: K-5, 6
Audience
Size: 200 Max.
Pricing:
Single $450 / Back-to-Back $625
Extending
Learning Packages: A: $525, B:$700
Cindy
& Shelly Sing
Cindy
& Shelly
Folk duo Cindy and Shelly will play many different styles of music
in this fun program that's all about singing. Hear instruments such
as the vibraslap, siren whistle, and many other instruments used
for sound effects in cartoons, movies, and on TV. Explore the musical
styles of blues, rock, and jazz in this interactive program that
celebrates the sounds of music.
Grades: Pre-K
Audience
Size: 50 Max.
Pricing:
$375 (Pre-K only)
Grades: K-5, 6-8
Audience
Size: 350 Max.
Pricing:
Single $475 / Back-to-Back $675
Holiday
Time
Cindy
& Shelly
Join Cindy and Shelly in a holiday song celebration with lots of
fun for children and adults alike. Take the opportunity to sing
along and celebrate many seasons. You'll enjoy this musical celebration
while learning about cultures from around the world.
Grades: Pre-K
Audience
Size: 50 Max.
Pricing:
$375 (Pre-K only)
Grades: K-5, 6-8
Audience
Size: 350 Max.
Pricing:
Single $475 / Back-to-Back $675
Band
and Music Workshop
J.
Plunky Branch Duo
Band and music students will enjoy this lecture demonstration on
music. Focusing on practice, technique, and rehearsal methods, students
will play along with Plunky and learn what it takes to be a dedicated
and focused musician.
Grades:
6-8, 9-12
Audience
Size: 25 Max.
Fee:
Call for Pricing
Puppetry
Speak
Out for Tolerance
Rainbow
Puppets
Join Rainbow Puppets in this high energy program that takes on the
issue of character development. Students will encounter animals
and funny characters that explore what makes us different and what
really makes us unique. Children will learn to appreciate these
differences and understand, in a creative way, how to communicate
with peers, friends, and neighbors. Using the arts of puppetry,
theatre, music, and movement, students will participate with the
artists to become part of the solution.
Grades: K-5, 6
Audience
Size: 350 Max.
Pricing
In Hampton Roads:
Single
$595 / Back-to-Back $995
Pricing
Outside Hampton Roads:
Single
$795 / Back-to-Back $1,200
Note:
This program was funded by a grant from the Holocaust Museum of
the United Jewish Federation in furtherance of compassionate understanding
among all peoples. Underwritten by Leah and Richard Waltzer.
Styles
of Puppet Theatre Workshop
Rainbow
Puppets
Students learn about cultures from around the world through their
puppets: shadow and rod puppets from India and southeast Asia, bunraku
puppets from Japan , marionettes from Europe , and classic American
big-mouth puppets. Using everyday objects, students create their
own puppets to tell their personal stories with Rainbow Puppets.
Grades: K-5, 6-8, 9-12
Audience
Size: 25 Max.
Fee:
$205/hour (minimum of 3 hours = $615)
Visual arts
New
Life to an Old Book Workshop
Jeanne
Minnix
Breathe new life into an unwanted book by altering it into an exciting
and unique work of art. Using various techniques of mixed media
including paint, stamp pads, paper folding, ribbon, twine, and fabric,
students will create windows, doorways, gate-folds, various pockets,
and tabs to transform their books into masterpieces.
Grades: 1-5, 6-8, 9-12
Audience
Size: 25 Max.
Fee:
$205/hour (minimum of 3 hours = $615)
Theatre
Circus
In A Suitcase
Harold
Wood
Harold Wood teaches about self-esteem as he introduces the audience
to the performers in a circus. Using imagination and creativity,
this performer shows how to change characters using voice, movement,
and facial expression. Children learn that the things that make
us different also make us special. Your students will be charmed
by his wit, magic and humor.
Grades: K-5, 6
Audience
Size: 200 Max.
Pricing:
Single $475 / Back-to-Back $695
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