| Program Type | Workshop | Residency |
| Art Form | Music |
| Curriculum Connections | Character Education | Social Studies | Social and Emotional Learning |
| Target Grades | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
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Testimonial
"Working with April and Randall (Sounds of A&R) was a professional highlight for me. The group instinctively knew how to engage audiences and advance American goodwill in an area of the world that is one of the White House’s top foreign policy priorities. Furthermore, they demonstrated superb cultural sensitivity and adaptability to align their set lists with local customs and traditions."
-Will, Deputy Public Affairs Officer, United States Embassy
-Will, Deputy Public Affairs Officer, United States Embassy
Description
Let your students unleash their creativity and discover the art of songwriting in this dynamic workshop. Whether the student is an aspiring songwriter or simply curious about the creative process, this workshop offers a hands-on approach to crafting their own music.
The workshop will be led by the award-winning jazz duo Sounds of A&R, featuring Billboard-charting artists April May Webb and Randall Haywood. With three critically acclaimed albums, April and Randall bring experience and creativity to this workshop. Known for their innovative blend of traditional and contemporary styles, their expertise in jazz and passion for teaching will guide you through the exciting songwriting process.
The workshop will be led by the award-winning jazz duo Sounds of A&R, featuring Billboard-charting artists April May Webb and Randall Haywood. With three critically acclaimed albums, April and Randall bring experience and creativity to this workshop. Known for their innovative blend of traditional and contemporary styles, their expertise in jazz and passion for teaching will guide you through the exciting songwriting process.
Objectives
Music Creation and Performance:
Generate Musical Ideas: Students will create and develop original melodies, harmonies, and lyrics, demonstrating an understanding of musical structure and elements.
Creative Expression:
Express Personal Identity: Students will use songwriting as a means of personal expression, reflecting their own experiences, emotions, and perspectives in their music.
Collaborate Effectively:
Students will work collaboratively in groups to brainstorm, critique, and refine musical ideas, demonstrating effective communication and teamwork.
Generate Musical Ideas: Students will create and develop original melodies, harmonies, and lyrics, demonstrating an understanding of musical structure and elements.
Creative Expression:
Express Personal Identity: Students will use songwriting as a means of personal expression, reflecting their own experiences, emotions, and perspectives in their music.
Collaborate Effectively:
Students will work collaboratively in groups to brainstorm, critique, and refine musical ideas, demonstrating effective communication and teamwork.
Pricing Information
Per Session: $514
Per Day: $882
Per Day: $882
Program Length
45-50 minute Sessions, 2-5 days
Participants
25 Max
Technical Specifications
• Set Up: 30-45 minutes
• Break: 10 minutes
• Strike: 30 minutes
• Electricity/Wi-Fi: Need wifi
• Audiovisual/Tech: Computers for each student
• Outside Possible: No
• Break: 10 minutes
• Strike: 30 minutes
• Electricity/Wi-Fi: Need wifi
• Audiovisual/Tech: Computers for each student
• Outside Possible: No