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About This Program

Programs > STORY BEATS: Exploring Plot, Characters, and More through Song

STORY BEATS: Exploring Plot, Characters, and More through Song

Artist

Mary Fields

Program Type

Theme-based Residency

In this dynamic residency, Teaching Artist Mary Fields will guide students in transforming the key elements of storytelling—Plot, Setting, Characters, Conflict, and Theme—into an original song! Using student ideas and responses as lyrics, Mary will help the class craft a catchy tune that brings stories to life. Together, students will explore the structure of a story while setting their words to an exciting beat, culminating in a fun and interactive performance. Perfect for creative learning, this residency combines literacy with the power of music to inspire students’ storytelling skills!

Age Groups

PK3 and PK4
Kindergarten

Content Areas

Language and Literacy
Social Foundations

About Theme-based Residencies

Theme-based residencies are a series of five student-centered workshops focused on creating engaging, interactive arts-focused or arts-integrated experiences for children in PreK and Kindergarten. Each residency starts with either a “kickoff” assembly or an interactive workshop and culminates in an event where children share what they learned. Pricing starts at $2,300 + mileage. We may be able to assist you in securing grant and funding opportunities.

Program Length 5 Sessions

Technical Requirements

10’ x 10’ clear area
Access to performance area 1 hour before set up
The artist will provide a sound system for audiences of over 50 people or for large rooms/gyms
The artist will need a power outlet to plug in the sound system
The room needs to have blinds or the ability to block the light at least partially
The artist will be in communication about additional technical requirements specific to the program

Pricing

Workshop Cost:: 5-session workshop fee starting at $2300
Workshop Materials Fee:: Materials fee may apply.
Travel Fee:: Mileage fee may apply.