Education I
Music Appreciation Program
(M.A.P)
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JO & TEACHER PERCUSSION WORKSHOP
The “MUSIC APPRECIATION PROGRAM”
(M.A.P.)
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
“Creating music is the organization of sound. Musical instruments do not create music. The instruments are merely thought amplifiers for the music that is within each of us. We Create the music.” My educational program, “M.A.P.” offers the choice of two formats: (concerts and workshops).The concerts can stand alone as school assemblies or be enhanced by scheduling hands-on student workshops prior to the assemblies and incorporating those workshop students into the performance for their peers. Workshops may also follow the assemblies. Some of my favorite memories are of workshops with students with special needs. Music reaches them and releases them, offering them a chance to shine and give them a feel for their abilities to create art.
Elements of My Concert Program:
My multi-cultural assembly program allows the students and faculty to experience rhythms linking the traditions of Africa, Europe, the Caribbean and America. These concerts whether a solo performance or with guest ensemble artists are very high energy enjoyable presentations with highly skilled musicians. My program usually lasts one hour, mostly music, involves audience participation with songs, clapping and call and response charts. We have at least one group of workshop participants (or audience members) perform in the show and I include a question and answer period.
Prices:
Duo = $1100/day
Trio = $1400/day
** Program Components, lengths, and fees are negotiable to fit the needs of the school. *
SCHOOL TESTIMONIALS
“A 5th grade student in our afterschool program was having difficulty engaging in our program activities. He was resistant and often sat back as an observer and would turn down any invitation to join in. In conversations with both the English teacher and classroom teacher it was shared that his engagement in any school related activities was similar to what we were observing. We continued to problem solve and try various strategies to engage him. He made some initiative but did not sustain his involvement.
One day the English teacher came to me to share her observation of this student during her class, which happens to be next door to the room where Middle School students receive their percussion lessons with Jo Sallins. She observed him tapping to the music, he began to share with his teacher that he loves the drums and wants to learn how to play his family’s favorite music, Salsa.”
- Elisabeth Olivera, Zanetti Montessori School