School Matinees: Learning Live!
A series of school matinees, Learning Live! is designed to introduce regional students of all ages to the performing arts and complement the classroom curriculum. Literature, drama, music, visual arts, and history come to life on our stage. These events bring cultural experiences to children who, due to the remote locations of many of western North Carolina’s school systems, may not have the opportunity to attend them elsewhere. This program will bring out the arts knowledge in everyone and provide hands-on arts experience for educators.
We are committed to assisting you as you integrate the arts throughout your curriculum.
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES
The performances below are also available as matinees. Please contact Paul Lormand at 828-227-2479 or lormand@wcu.edu for more information.
- THE AMERICAN PIANO SHOW STARRING LINDA GENTILLE (May 8, 2009)
COST
The cost per child will be from $1 to $4. However, it is the objective of the Center and the university that all children who wish to attend the performances will be able to do so regardless of their financial ability.
read about our “Pay What You Can” program.
TEACHING AIDS
Teachers in participating schools will receive the program agenda (study guides) at the beginning of the school year or six weeks before the scheduled event in order that lesson plans and follow-up activities can be conducted in the classroom setting. Participating teachers will be sent an evaluation/questionnaire form after each performance. The results will serve as an evaluation tool for next year’s program. In addition, the performers will be asked to complete an evaluation form upon completion of each presentation/production. This also will serve as an indicator of the success of the program.
REGISTRATION
Be sure to register early as many performances sell out quickly. Contact Paul Lormand at 828-227-2479 or lormand@wcu.edu.