Holly's Harps - Programs

Interactive, age-appropriate assembly programs. Students solve problems, apply new vocabulary, experiment with sound, consider the role of musicians in history, and hear a variety of music on harps. Adjusted for lower, middle or upper grade levels.

Workshops

30 harps are provided for student use. No previous musical experience required. Students play songs on their "own" harps; grades 4 and up perform a song in harmony. Hands-on activities teach musical concepts and acoustical science as students work with real musical instruments.

Multi-Day Residencies with Student Performance

Variety of activities including assemblies, workshops, teacher workshops and concerts that feature students playing harps (other instruments also possible, please enquire). Families are invited to attend a concert featuring students playing harps.

Additional option: Invite the ensemble Lyrica (harp/flute/cello) to your chamber series and include children from your community performing on stage with professional musicians.

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Suggested Schedules

Assemblies at multiple sites:

Up to 3 back-to-back assemblies (e.g. K-2, 3-5, 6-8) per school, 2 schools per day. (10 schools per week)

Whole day of activities at each site:

All-day schedule of assemblies and hands-on harp workshops according to your needs, including activities for all grade levels. (5 schools per week)

Multiple days at one site:

Combination of assemblies and hands-on harp workshops to meet the needs of larger schools or for more in-depth program.

Complete your program with a special concert featuring children from your community performing on harps.

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What Presenters and Educators say about Holly's Harps

"Captivating performance! A musical treat and an educational success!" - N. Hashimoto, Japan

"It is difficult to say who enjoyed her work more, the children, staff, or the community. The children were lifted to a higher plane. They not only performed on harps, but actually wrote music." - Annabelle Miller, Fairview School, MI

"The organization and implementation of the harp workshop was extraordinary. She skillfully adjusted the lesson to meet each child's ability, challenging those that worked at greater proficiency, and simplifying for those physically and/ or mentally challenged." - Rebecca Haywood, Prestonsburg, KY

"These students now understand that they can be musicians." - Rebecca Aldinger, Wendlingen, Germany

"Every class - kindergarten through fifth grade - left feeling successful. They had played a song on a harp!" - Kathy Hyland, Struble Elementary, OH

"The assemblies were a wonderful educational experience for our students. We do not have a string program in our county. All the pictures and recordings in the world cannot teach what Holly's Harps brought to our schools." - Whitfield County Schools, GA

"The children not only had fun, but retained knowledge months later." - Sherry Cecil, Willowfield School, NY

"This was our concert of the decade." - James Wharton, London, United Kingdom

Please call (800) 306.9334

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Sample list of organizations and sites served recently by the Holly's Harps program:

Public and Private Schools

Hundreds of schools in 20 U.S. States: CA, CT, DE, GA, IL, IN, KY, MA, ME, MI, NC, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, VA, WA, WI • Wendlingen School, Germany • Onna-Son School, Japan • Naha Schools, Japan • Ledger Schools, England • Cooper School, England

Children's and Adult's Special Needs Programs

Very Special Arts Programs in CT, DE, GA, IL, IN, KY, MA, ME, MI, NC, NY, NJ, OH, PA, SC, TN, VA, WI • Shriners Hospital (Children's Burn Unit), OH • Children's Hospital Medical Center Adolescent Psychiatric Unit, OH • Cranley Center, NY • ArtAbilities Program, OH • Stepping Stones Center, OH • Springer School, OH • Koch Center, England • C.T. Jones Program, Wales

Gifted and Talented Programs

Interstate GATE Project • City Gifted and Talented Program, London, England • School Gifted/Talented Programs in NY, OH, KY, MI, WI, IN, IL, NC, SC

Senior Programs and Communities

Retirement Communities and Senior Service Organization in GA, IL, IN, KY, MA, ME, MI, NC, NY, OH, TN, WI • Arts and Humanities Resource Center for the Elderly • Pensioners Services Program (17 sites), England and Wales

Community Organizations and Presenters

Public Library Programs in CA, GA, IL, IN, KY, MI, NC, NY, OH, TN, WI • Parent-teacher Organizations in GA, IL, IN, KY, MI, NC, NY, NJ, OH, WI • Girl Scout Councils in OH, IN, KY • Kentucky Center for the Arts Arts-in-Education Program • Fields Center, NY • Garcia Arts Outreach, NY • Tyn Rhos Welsh Chapel, OH • Indian Hill Historical Society, OH • United Methodist Church District, OH • Hudson Arts, NY • Clay County Youth Service Center, KY • Cincinnati Arts Association at the Aronoff Center, OH • Manza Beach. Japan • Onna-Son Children's Group, Japan • Great Isle Organization, England and Wales • Musical Alliance, Belgium • St. Michael's Children's Outreach, England • The Women's Connection

State, County and City Arts Councils

Capitol Arts Alliance, KY • Henderson Arts Alliance, OH • Cumberland Co. Arts Council, KY • Creative Arts Guild, GA • Springfield Arts Council, OH • Cambridge Concert Association, OH • Scott County Council on the Arts, OH • Arts Council of Fayetteville and Cumberland County, NC • Caswell County Council for the Arts, NC • Fine Arts Association of Southeastern Kentucky

Colleges and Universities

Kirtland Community College, MI • Ohio State University • Wright State University, OH • University of Kentucky • University of London, England • City University, England • Clark State College, OH

National and International Arts Organizations

National Gymanfa Ganu Organization • Music Magnificent • Young Audiences • Cathedral Arts World • Bromley Youth Arts • Musica Historica • Children's Church Music Development • Hudson Greene • Senior Summer Institute

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