Beats, Rhymes, and Life
Artist: Poetry Meets Percussion
Type: Performances / Assemblies, Art Festivals
Description
This energetic and engaging exploration of percussion and poetry by Poetry Meets Percussion introduces students to how rhythms and spoken word can awaken their inner artists. Through poetry and percussive sound, students are awakened to both verbal and non-verbal ways to express themselves while learning to develop their own unique voices—one word, one beat at a time. Topics covered include the following:
- Identity and Social Awareness
- Power of Music and Words in Your Life
- Literary Devices Used for Expression
- Traditional and Non-Traditional Instruments for Music Making
- The Relationship between Words and Sound
Price & Info
Price
Assembly Price: $1045
Assembly Two-in-a-Row Price: $1340
Travel Fee: $75 per day
Information
Audience Limit: 250
Program Length: 45 min.
Appropriate For Grade(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Theme
Theme
Character Education Month
International Drum Month
Music in the Schools Month
Reading/Poetry Month
Curriculum Connections
Curriculum Connections/h2>
Language Arts Literacy
Visual & Performing Arts
Tech
Technical Requirements
2 mics with sound
Testimonials
"This was one of the strongest--educationally and artistically--programs that I have seen.... Really great artists and teachers."
Teacher, Moorestown Friends School
"This assembly was great for the age group (middle school). It was interactive which kept the kids thinking and paying attention... a great skill for all teachers. Jacob and Josh were also cool which helped them to connect with the audience. I thought they did a great job!"
HSA Assembly Committee Member, Borough Elementary
"It was a terrific program and the students were very engaged!"
Art Teacher, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School
"The performers were excited about their art and clearly enjoyed being with our kids, playing, talking and making music for us. Ultimate pros."
Lower School Assembly Chair, Germantown Friends School
"This assembly was great for the age group (middle school). It was interactive which kept the kids thinking and paying attention... a great skill for all teachers. Jacob and Josh were also cool which helped them to connect with the audience. I thought they did a great job!"
>HSA Assembly Committee, Borough School
