Exploring China: The “Middle Kingdom” Through Music & Story
From the grasslands of Mongolia to the high mountain of Yunnan, master musician Shaw Pong Liu takes audiences on a musical journey through historical and contemporary China. Her suitcase packed with languages and musical instruments, Shaw Pong weaves history, geography, the Mandarin language and Chinese folk music in a dynamic exploration of China.
Program available in person, live online, or as a pre recorded video including one virtual artist visit.
Audience Limit: 300
Curriculum Connection: Chinese Folk Music, History, Culture, Geography, Music, Classical Music
Video: Remote Arts Learning Showcase (Shaw Pong Liu begins at 32:57)
Single Performance: $825
Additional Performances: $660
Travel: $75 per day
Video Program (one week access+ one virtual artist visit): $600
Additional Artist Visit (30 min): $150
Pricing may vary for weekends/out-of-school time
Processing Fee of $45 added to all contracts
Provisions:
- 1 reserved parking space
- 1 microphone stand with boom arm
- 1 armless chair
- 2 music stands or easel for display of large‐format posters
- Projector and screen (if possible, please let AFLMA know if these cannot be provided)
Performance Space Requirements:
- Students seated on floor, if possible.
- Prefer as intimate (small) a space as can comfortably accommodate all audience members.
- Minimum space for performer: 5x8 feet
Arrival time before first performance: 30 minutes
Strike time: 15 minutes
Time needed between performances: 15 minutes
Grades should be consecutive.
Please introduce the performer as an Arts for Learning Massachusetts artist.
Video Program: School has access to the video for one week unless otherwise stated in contract. Do not distribute video link outside of the agreed upon parties. Downloads are prohibited. Please introduce the performer as an Arts for Learning Massachusetts artist.
