Around the World in Song!
Joyous, interactive performances nurture children’s musicianship and multicultural inquisitiveness. Through traditional and original songs and stories from around the world, together with purposeful movement, Around the World in Song gives children tools to engage even more actively with music they love and to tap into the thrill of their own musical discoveries. Fun and pedagogically thoughtful, Around the World in Song is built on principles of Dalcroze Education and Fred Rogers’ Philosophy.
Audience Limit: 250
Curriculum Connection: Music fundamentals, World Cultures
Single Performance: $1,430
Additional Performances: $1,145
Travel: $150 per day
Pricing may vary for weekends/out-of-school time
Processing Fee of $45 added to all contracts
Provisions:
- Acoustic piano, well-tuned. Electric piano (e.g. Yamaha clavinova or equivalent also acceptable)
- One or two lockable dressing rooms, close to a private bathroom, where possible
- Room temperature bottled water (for stage and for dressing room)
- Access to two electric outlets within 5 ft of stage area
- Lunch for three performers on days with multiple in-person performances (please inquire about dietary restrictions)
- Three parking spots, preferably near entrance or loading area
- Someone (could be a group of responsible students) to act as stage manager, letting the artist know "10 minutes until showtime", "5 minutes until showtime," and physical walk to 'places.’
Performance Area:
- Minimum stage dimensions: 10 ft wide x 8 ft deep, with 7 ft distance between performance and seating area
- Center aisle wide enough for two performers to walk side by side.
- Area must be clean and free of clutter, with the performance the only activity occurring in that space.
Arrival time before first performance: 150 minutes for amplified performances, 75 minutes for unamplified performances
Strike time: 75 minutes
Time needed between performances: 20 minutes minimum.
Teachers are asked to model appropriate audience behavior for students.
Please introduce the performers as an Arts for Learning Massachusetts artist, using an introduction provided by the performer.
