| Program Type | Workshop | Residency |
| Art Form | Music |
| Curriculum Connections | Character Education | Social and Emotional Learning | Mental Health and Wellness |
| Target Grades | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | Adult | Higher Education |
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Testimonial
Having the opportunity to work with AFLCT has been truly beneficial; they've provided unique experiences that have positively impacted our students. Their professional artists are strong role-models who encouraged students to take risks, find their voices, and be confident young people. They assisted in the process of inspiring our students to discover their individual identities and be able to self-assuredly express and share their ideas and opinions.
Description
Geared toward high schoolers and beyond interested in the arts, this program blends musical performance with a candid exploration of what it takes to pursue a creative career. Charlie shares his journey from a classical vocal performance degree to singing backup for Michael Bublé, fronting a bluegrass band, and navigating the music business. It encourages students and budding professionals to find their passion and resilience when choosing the "hard way."
Objectives
Understand Arts Careers: Gain a realistic perspective on career pathways, entrepreneurship, and versatility within the music and creative industries.
Cultivate Artistic Resilience: Develop problem-solving skills, discipline, and perseverance when tackling complex creative projects.
Bridge Passion & Business: Recognize how artistic vision integrates with practical skills like self-advocacy, contract negotiation, and project leadership.
Cultivate Artistic Resilience: Develop problem-solving skills, discipline, and perseverance when tackling complex creative projects.
Bridge Passion & Business: Recognize how artistic vision integrates with practical skills like self-advocacy, contract negotiation, and project leadership.
Pricing Information
Program Length
60–90 minutes per session (can be flexible)
Participants
Up to 30 students (Workshop format) or up to 100 students (Lecture/Masterclass format)
Technical Specifications
• Set Up: 45-60 minutes
• Break: 10-15 minutes
• Strike: 20 minutes
• Program Space: If performing for more than 30 people, best would be to have access to amplification. Can bring my own sound if necessary.
• Electricity/Wi-Fi: Access to power, wifi always a plus.
• Audiovisual/Tech: Microphone, PA speaker, mic stand (can bring if necessary)
• Outside Possible: Yes, but only with some form of amplification.
• Venue-Provided Supplies: A music stand or podium for papers
• Break: 10-15 minutes
• Strike: 20 minutes
• Program Space: If performing for more than 30 people, best would be to have access to amplification. Can bring my own sound if necessary.
• Electricity/Wi-Fi: Access to power, wifi always a plus.
• Audiovisual/Tech: Microphone, PA speaker, mic stand (can bring if necessary)
• Outside Possible: Yes, but only with some form of amplification.
• Venue-Provided Supplies: A music stand or podium for papers