Aaron Larget-Caplan photo by S. Wilson
¡CON FUEGO! - With Fire! w/ La Conja
Orlando Cela & Aaron Larget-Caplan
Aaron Larget-Caplan photo by W. Chinnock
Aaron Larget-Caplan photo by P. Marotta
School Enrichment Programs
“A modern-day Bernstein with his Young People’s Concerts. You connect with the audience and have quite a way with kids, of all ages” -Parent, Provincetown, MA
A consummate educator and an advocate for listening to live classical performances, Mr. Larget-Caplan
introduces Spanish, Latin American classical music and history into schools and other community
settings through cultural programs and artist residencies. The New
England Conservatory awarded him Outstanding Educator and Performer and he
was the youngest solo roster artist with Young Audiences of Massachusetts. 
The Spirit of Spain & Latin Travels,
have been called, "enriching for all ages" & "a feast of
sounds, colors and dance". They are also educational and include stories, activities, poetry and anecdotes on the pieces and cultural history that allow the students of all-ages and to approach
music and life with better understanding.
For booking and program questions please visit the contact
page.
Progams
The Spirit of Spain
Tour Spanish history, geography, language and poetry on this masterful musical tour of España. Lively discussion & musical activities introduce 400 years of classical music from exotic Spain and some Latin America (Columbus!), guitar technique (strumming, rhythms), & how to listen to classical Spanish music.
Guitar solo (w/dance below)
Massachusetts Curriculum Links
Poetry
Foreign Languages
History & Social Sciences
Multicultural Studies
Music
Grade Levels: K-12; mixed groups or K-4 & 5-12
Performance Time: 45-55min
Audience Limit: 150-200 (larger requires prior-approval)
Latin Travels
A rousing journey via music and poetry through wild jungles & rainforests, gorgeous cathedrals, & bustling colonial cities of Latin America with Aaron Larget-Caplan & his guitar. Songs of Cuba, dances Venezuela, Tango from Argentina & more! Learn the history and geography of the region with the classical guitar as guide.
Guitar solo possible duos available on request
Massachusetts Curriculum Links
Poetry
Foreign Languages
History & Social Sciences
Multicultural Studies
Music
Grade Levels: K-12; mixed groups or K-4 & 5-12
Performance Time: 45-55min
Audience Limit: 150-250 (larger requires prior-approval)
DANCE
The Spirit of Spain with ¡Con Fuego!
Spanish history, culture & music are on display in this rousing & interactive performance by ¡Con Fuego! (With Fire!) Guitarist Aaron Larget-Caplan teams with flamenco dancers to lead audiences through the beautiful and action packed country of Spain. Using music & dance, audience members learn about the techniques that make flamenco dance & guitar unique, and the fire that makes Spain so wonderful. ¡Viva Con Fuego!
Aaron Larget-Caplan, guitar
La Conja, flamenco dance & castanets, www.laconja.com or
Gabriela Granados, flamenco dance & castanets www.AmBolero.com
Massachusetts Curriculum Links
Dance
Music
Foreign Languages
History & Social Sciences
Multiculrutal Studies
Grade Levels: k-12; mixed groups or k-4 & 5-12
Performance Time: 45-55min
Audience Limit: 250-500+
Each program is unique and tells the stories of various cultures, histories,
and events, yet there are a couple of underlying themes. Yes, the guitar is
a 'guide' or glue for the program, but the true theme is understanding that how a culture speaks,
listens, celebrates, helps each of us comprehend
and understand that society and its actions as well as our own.
The second theme explores how
we listen to music and life. Through demonstration and discussion the students
learn a few of the principals that will assist them in becoming aware of the
world and the music around them.
None of the music in the programs is 'children's
music' yet the students (all ages) are taught how they can hear it and what
to listen for.
What people are saying
"Mr. Larget-Caplan's enthusiasm was contagious! The students were
rapt and attentive as Aaron talked about music, self-discipline, determination
and learning. It was exactly the right kind of conversation to have with
our students!"
-J. Davis Academics Department, Tongue Point Job Corps Center
Background
Mr. Larget-Caplan with over 10 years of experience, Aaron Larget-Caplan has received awards and accolades for his programs including
being selected as a guest artist to perform on the Boston Lyric Opera's Carmen
on the Common on the Boston Common, and Outstanding Educator & Performer
for his residency work at the Holland School in Dorchester, Massachusetts by the New England
Conservatory. A former roster artist with Young Audiences of Massachusetts,
Mr. Larget-Caplan now brings his diverse programs to students throughout New England and beyond. Programs include: Guitar & Dance, flute/cuatro & guitar, and guitar solo.
Select Experience:
• Arapahoe Elementary, CO
• Cambridge Community Schools, MA
• Carmen on the Common, Boston, MA
• Ledge Street School, Nahua, NH
• Cherry Creek H.S., Englewood, CO
• Colraine Elementary, Colraine, MA
• Fenn School, Concord, MA
• Heathe Elementary, Heathe, MA
• Holland Elementary, Dorchester, MA
• Laredo Middle School, Aurora, CO
• New Provincetown Players, Provincetown, MA
• Quinebaug Valley Community College, Danielson, CT
• Summerbridge, Kent Denver, CO
• Temple Sinai, Englewood, CO
• Tongue Point Job Corps, Astoria, OR
• Wayland High School, Wayland, MA
• Whitemoore Elementary, Waltham, MA
• Conservatory Lab School of NEC, South Boston, MA
