| Concerts In Schools (K-12th grade) |
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We are currently not accepting any further applications for Concerts In Schools.
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Each year students in the D.C. metropolitan area are invited to journey through music, dance, theater, storytelling, and visual arts. Offered FREE of charge, Concerts In Schools programs have a diverse roster of experienced WPAS teaching artists/ensembles. The WPAS teaching artists present performances which integrate artistic disciplines with other curricular areas, creating educational and interactive experiences for students. |
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| Watch an example of a Concerts In Schools Program: |
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Watch the local NBC affliliate video featuring Concert In Schools' artist Karin Paludan. |
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| Eligibility: |
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All D.C. Public schools, D.C. Charter Schools, or D.C. Education Centers
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Schools in Montgomery or Prince George’s County in Maryland or Arlington, Alexandria, Falls Church City or Fairfax County in Virginia that receive Title I funds (e.g. free lunch program)
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| What is the Concerts In Schools Program? |
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The WPAS teaching artists conduct performance/demonstrations at participating schools. This model allows for students to learn through an assembly format; the program presents examples of the art form, engages students, and highlights curricular links. |
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| What is a Back-to-Back Performance? |
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WPAS offers the back-to-back performance/demonstration format which covers two (2) performances on-site at a school within 3.0 hour time frames.
This format allows the school to include majority of the students in the experience. |
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The first event is for younger grade levels; the second event is designed for upper grade levels. Each performance can be scheduled for 30mins (minimum) up to 1 hour (maximum). Artists/ensembles may opt to increase the length of a specific program after consultation with teacher. |
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| What is a workshop based program? |
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WPAS provides in-school workshops in the visual arts. These workshops are for smaller groups of students. |
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Maximum of 30 students per class
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Two (2) 1.5-hour back-to-back workshops, or One (1) 2.0-3.0-hour workshop
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| Step by Step—How to apply |
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| Step 1: |
Visit WPAS.org and review WPAS Teaching Artist Roster and make three (3) choices from roster. |
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Go to the WPAS Online Concerts In Schools application to make your request |
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WPAS contacts Teaching Artists and sends a confirmation to the school; |
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WPAS Teaching Artist contacts school to schedule event; |
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WPAS will send an agreement form that the school contact and principal/administrator must sign which includes the date and time agreed upon with the artist. A copy of the agreement form will be sent to the artist; |
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Important:: Performance sessions cannot take place if agreement form is not signed in advance. |
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Teacher reviews Artist Teaching Plan/Mini Lesson Plan in preparation for school event (sent to school contact by email with an agreement); |
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Following the school performance session, the teacher completes and returns teacher evaluation. |
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| Cancellation Policy: |
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Except in the event of inclement weather if a performance/demonstration is cancelled by a venue (school/center) without consent by WPAS within 48 hours of the scheduled performance time and Artist arrives at the venue without knowledge of the cancellation, WPAS will invoice the venue (school/center) the amount of $500. Cancellations due to inclement weather should be rescheduled as soon as possible. Please notify the Education Associate with any rescheduled dates.
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For more information, please contact the WPAS Education Department. |
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