Holly's Harps
The Science & Math of Harp Music
No previous musical learning required
In assemblies, Holly Pratt focuses on Ohio, Kentucky or Indiana standards in music, the science of sound, and math; plays a variety of songs; and answers student questions. In addition, she prepares students to play their "own" harps in workshops, where they use one of 30 harps provided to learn songs, do hands-on experiments with the science of sound, and get a closer look at Holly’s big harp. Activities are adjusted to meet standards for each grade level. You may book assemblies only, or assemblies plus workshops.
Recommended Ages: Grades K-8
- Assemblies—grouped by age (primary, intermediate, middle school)
- Workshops—usually one grade per workshop
Maximum Audience:
- Assemblies—350 (prefer 200)
- Workshops—30-60 (depending on grade level)
Length: 30-45 minutes each activity
Cost:
- $250 (one assembly)
- $375 (two back-to-back assemblies)
- $450 (three
assemblies, 9 am-Noon)
- $550 (half day, completed by noon, includes assemblies and hands-on workshop, up to 5 activities)
- $750 (entire day, any number and combination of
assemblies and hands-on workshops).
Possible
additional fee for sites outside of I-275 loop.
Limited financial aid
for Greater Cincinnati schools with financial need is available through
Lyrica.
Technical Needs (assembly)
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Artist Arrival: 30 minutes prior to performance
- Organization representative should meet the artist and show her to the presentation area.
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The artist would like an organization representative to introduce her.
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Assistance with unloading and loading of equipment requested.
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Audience participation: interactive program
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There is a Question and Answer session following the presentation. It
lasts approximately 5 to 10 minutes for younger students, and 10 to 15
for older students, included in running time.
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Equipment needed by artists: microphone with stand or lavalier.
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Classroom or large gathering space is suitable for this presentation.
Minimum amount of space needed for presentation: 10’ x 10’
Technical Needs (workshop)
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Artist Arrival: two hours prior to workshop (to tune small harps)
- Organization representative should meet the artist and show her to the presentation area.
- The artist would like an organization representative to introduce her.
- Four people needed to assist with unloading equipment.
- Audience participation: workshop
- Classroom floor space is suitable for this presentation. (No chairs
needed). Harps kept in one room, students will come to this room for
workshop.
