Teaching Artist Legacy Statement
Wendy Kerner began the harp at seven and started performing educational programs while a student at Juilliard where she received her Bachelor and Masters Degrees. She has worked with AFL for many years, as a solo artist, and with the groups Themselves and The Amazing Math Wizards. Wendy has performed throughout America, and teaches at Sacred Heart University and in Wilton, CT. She is the Founder of the Elyrica Harp Program, and the Principal Harpist with the Norwalk and Ridgefield Symphonies.
| Component Type | School-wide Performance |
| Grades | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| First Language | English |
| Other Languages | None |
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Description
The harp, known as the Queen of the instrument world, was invented over 5,000 years ago and soon spread to cultures all around the globe. Wendy explores the amazing history of the harp, the varied types of music it can play, the stories it can tell, and the science of how the harp creates music. The program includes numerous opportunities for student participation.
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 | MISSION The mission of Higher Order Thinking Schools is to close the opportunity gap in Connecticut by providing a well-rounded education for all students in, about, and through the arts. | OUTCOMES Enriching School Culture | CONTACTS Christopher Eaves |