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.

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.

Math

Apply mathematical concepts. Practice counting, ratio, pattern, and sequencing skills. Solve problems of acoustical science using math.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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