Wendy Hersh: A professional musician who has worked extensively in concerts, workshops, teaching, recording and touring. She has been bringing her talent, experience, enthusiasm and imagination to schools, festivals, libraries and preschools for over 15 years. Wendy's inspires students to learn through her enthusiasum, creativity and original ideas.
Description of programs: Exciting musical programs geared to show children and teachers how to express themselves musically while learning about the various assembly themes. Each of these 45 minute programs are fast paced, humorous, interactive, and exciting and support California state standards for music, math, or science.
I'm Taking Care of Me
Through song, stories, dance and puppetry, students learn about various aspects of maintaining personal health and well being. Topics include nutrition, exercise, hygiene, reading, self-esteem. This is no preachy program, just a fun introduction that can be enhanced later in the classroom. (Pre-K to 3rd grade)
The Mathematics of Music - Patterns are Everywhere
Using chant, clapping, singing, simple instruments, drums and visuals, students are introduced to the mathematical relationships in rhythm, tempo and melody. They learn about note values, melodic and rhythmic patterns. Fun addition and subtraction with notes can be brought back to the class for extra practice. Teachers can incorporate the chant ideas for syllable recognition. Make music pizza, or musical stew. (Pre K-6th grade)
Family Fun Show
A fun-filled, totally interactive music show guaranteed to have you dancing out of your seat. Great for spring festivals, fund raisers, back to school nights.
Grades: preK-6
Instructional Materials Available: Study sheets available for each show.
Other: Family Fun Nights • Back-to-School Nights • Music Workshops • Fundraisers
CONTACT:
Wendee's Music
Wendy Hersh
PO Box 802823
Santa Clarita, CA 91380-2823
(661) 294-1289
E-mail: wendee@wendeesmusic.com
Web Site: www.wendeesmusic.com