How Music Works: The Science of Sound
Using a live oscilloscope, images of wave forms, interactive activities, and (of course) our hybrid arts aesthetic, students learn how vibration, waves, frequency, and amplitude combine with melody, accompaniment and harmony to create music. This interactive, STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) performance was created to specifically address 3rd grade national education standards, but is appropriate and has been performed for students in grades K-8.
Remote Learning Adaptation: The trio performs live from their three separate locations, using each environment creatively and inviting plenty of audience participation from home or school. Oscilloscope images of wave forms are shared onscreen, and live musical demonstrations are interspersed with short video clips.
Program available in person, or live online.
Audience Limit: 250
Curriculum Connection: Music, Science, Dance, Theater Arts
Single Performance: $1,100
Additional Performances: $800
Travel: $100 per day
Pricing may vary for weekends/out-of-school time
Processing Fee of $45 added to all contracts
Provisions:
Parking and unloading: We drive two vehicles. One is a minivan, which carries our larger items, including the vibraphone. The closer we can get to the performance space with the van, the better. Once unloaded, we can park it wherever is best for the school.
Performance space needs:
- Access to power outlet to run our projector and operate the computer/microphone system for slides and the oscilloscope
- 20' deep x 30' wide space is ideal. (16' deep x 20' wide minimum)
- Stage surface must be smooth, flat, and free of protruding objects, obstructive cracks, holes, splinters, etc. Marley flooring is not required, but the stage must be appropriate for dance and for objects on wheels, such as a vibraphone and hoverboards. Smooth, low-pile carpeting is occasionally acceptable.
- Direct access into the house from the stage is requested, enabling performers to go back and forth from the stage to the house with ease during the show.
Arrival time: 90 minutes prior to show
Time needed between performances: 15 minutes
Strike Time: 45 minutes.
Please introduce the artists as an Arts for Learning Massachusetts ensemble.
