Affiliated with the national Young Audiences Arts for Learning network
Express yourself! A twenty year veteran of writing songs and performing them around the world, Mo Phillips engages students in the craft of song writing and how to get stories, emotions, and ideas into song form.
In this program Mo introduces the different elements of a song including mood, tempo, rhythm and lyric writing, both rhyming and free form. At the end of the program the class will have an original tune that they have written together ready to rock for their friends and family!
Program Model: In Class
Art Form(s):
Curriculum Connections: Language Arts
Grades: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Program Requirements: None.
Instruction Language(s):
Min. Residency Sessions/Classroom: 4
About the Artist
Mo played shows for over 2 decades on 4 continents to the big folks. Now, when he's not in schools rocking out with kids, he's at his weekly shows rocking out with kids. Either way, he's rocking out with kids.
[The big idea was] "...enjoyment of music, writing songs. His joy came through. The kids had a fun experience." -5th Grade Teacher, Portland private school
Please note that the cost of a program is determined based on a variety of different factors including number of sessions, planning hours needed and material costs. Please contact Arts for Learning NW for help determining the actual cost of your programs. Email us at [email protected] or call 503-225-5900, ext 705
| Delivery Method | Type | Cost | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| In Class | Media Editing/Copying/Uploading | $75 per grade brand for a basic acoustic recording. $75 per classroom for a full band karaoke version. | |
| In Class | Prep Hours | 75.00 | Cost per hour spent on activities in support of the program (e.g. setting up/cleaning a classroom, research, curriculum development, etc.). 1 hour per contract. |
| In Class | Planning Meeting | 75.00 | An in person planning meeting with partnering teachers is required for residencies. |
| In Class | Additional Planning | 75.00 | Additional planning time with teachers or volunteers, etc. |
| In Class | Mileage/Travel Costs | Artist may charge extra for travel greater than 15 miles from downtown Portland at the current IRS rate. This program is available within 30 miles of Portland, unless lodging is provided. | |
| In Class | Workshop Session | 100.00 | Workshops can be one or two sessions per class. Each session is 50 minutes long. |
| In Class | Teacher Workshop | 229.00 | A 90 minute workshop for teachers. |
| In Class | Residency Session | 75.00 | A residency is a program with 3 or more sessions per classroom. Residency session prices are based on a 50 minute session. Some artists may prefer different session lengths and will pro-rate the cost. |
| In Class | Family Arts Night Workshop | 250.00 | A 90 minute workshop for students and families, typically in the evening or on weekends. |