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Holly's Harps
activities make strong curriculum connections. Exact topics depend
on the activities you choose, the ages of your students and the
length of your program. At your request we can tailor a Holly's
Harps program to support a particular unit of study in music, science,
math, history, language arts, stage craft, leadership development,
community service or other areas.
Age-appropriate
Holly's Harps activities are available for pre-school, primary,
intermediate, middle school, and even adults! Holly's Harps activities
can be adjusted to meet the special needs of learners with disabilities.
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Music
Learn
musical concepts firsthand. Develop the concepts of pitch,
rhythm, meter, melody, harmony, dynamics.
Play
real harps (30 harps provided for participants to use). Try
solo and ensemble playing. Experiment with improvisation.
Participate
in a successful musical performance. Develop rehearsal
skills, practice professional stage behavior.
Interact
with professional musicians. Learn about music-related
careers. Find out about the life of a full-time musician.
Perform in a concert for parents and community (optional).
Hear
a variety of music on harps. Listen to old and new songs,
classical and popular selections. Listen to identify special
sounds.
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Math
Apply
mathematical concepts. Practice counting, ratio, pattern,
and sequencing skills. Solve problems of acoustical science
using math.
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Science
Experiment
with acoustical science. Experience hands-on learning about
sound, vibrations, resonators, instrument construction, relation
of string length to pitch. Apply these principles to other
common experiences.
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Language
Arts
Build
and apply vocabulary. Learn age-appropriate vocabulary
in music, science, math, and history. Use words in several
languages. Create music-related sentences in American Sign
Language.
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History
and Cultures
Explore
the role of music in history. Learn about the importance
of musicians in some long-ago places. Discover how some instruments
were invented. Compare and contrast music created at different
times and in different cultures.
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Basic
Skills
Develop
learning and study skills. Practice problem-solving, breaking
tasks into workable parts, following directions, listening
skills. Focus leadership skills, mentor other students, and
reap the benefits of teamwork.
Call
to discuss your program needs (800) 306-9334
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