Aaron Larget-Caplan photo by S. Wilson
¡CON FUEGO! - w/ Gabriela Granados
Aaron Larget-Caplan, photo by W. Chinnock
¡CON FUEGO! - With Fire! w/ La Conja
School Enrichment Programs
Download a PDF brochure of School Enrichment Programs
School Enrichment Programs (aka. Arts Residency Programs or Arts-in-Education Programs) are educational and entertaining cultural events for students of all-ages. 45"-1hr in legth, these interactive concerts are often performed as an assembly or as part of a larger cultural arts residency.
“[Aaron is] a modern-day Bernstein with his Young People’s
Concerts. He connects with audiences and has quite a way with kids, of all ages” -Parent, Provincetown, MA
Progams:
| The Spirit of Spain More details... Tour Spanish history, geography, language and poetry on this masterful musical tour of España. Lively stories & musical activities introduce 400 years of classical music from exotic Spain and some Latin America (Columbus!). Poetry, rhythms and guitar technique (rasqueados) guide us. ¡Olé! Massachusetts Curriculum Links Grade Levels: K-12; mixed groups or K-4 & 5-12 View ¡Con Fuego! Dance & Guitar videos Here |
| Latin Travels More details... 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, Venezuelan waltzes, Tangos from Argentina & birds from Mexico! Hear the history and geography of the region with the classical guitar as guide. Massachusetts Curriculum Links Grade Levels: K-12; mixed groups or K-4 & 5-12 View Duo Diavolo (guitar & cuatro) videos Here |
| New Lullabies & Dances More details... With music of the 21st century, audiences of all-ages are introduced to the stories of night music and the magical timbres and rhythms of the guitar. With stories about the music and composers, Aaron performs music written for him from his New Lullaby Project and contemporary ideas on dances from around the world. Grade Levels: K-12; mixed groups or K-4 & 5-12 View New Lullaby Project videos Here |
| Guitar Workshops More details... Aaron works in small groups on basic to advanced techniques of the instrument. Workshops for non-guitarists:
Grade Levels: 4-12; 4 & 5-12 |
For booking and program questions please visit the contact page.
Program Qualities
• Programs are fun and educational with lively discussion betwen Aaron and the students.
• Each program highlights classical music from different cultures and histories.
• Using demonstration and discussion, the programs extend to how we listen and comprehend different societies through language and music.
• From multiculturalism, history and poetry to social sciences and the life as artist in the 21st century, students open their ears and hearts to the life in music and music in life.
What people are saying
“A riveting artist.” – Washington Post
"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
"Mom, this is the music I want to fall asleep to for the rest of my life.”
– 5 year old, Colorado
Background
With 15 years of experience sharing classical music in concert halls and schools, Aaron Larget-Caplan is a virtuoso concert artist and gifted educator. His unique programs combine history, virtuoso guitar playing, and humor. They have been heard by over 100 different groups in New England alone.
The educational and entertaining programs have received awards and accolades, including Outstanding Educator & Performer from the New England Conservatory and being chosen as the youngest roster artist with Young Audiences of Massachusetts. Aaron is on faculty at the Boston Conservatory and University of Massachusetts Boston. He resides in Boston where he studies body geometry and the mysticism of sound.
Arts Residency Experience:
Includes over 100 performances in New England, Colorado & Oregon!
• 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
Residency Highlight
Northern New Hampshire Arts Alliance
• 1 week residency • 13 school programs • 3 public concerts • 3 guitar workshops
For booking and program questions please visit the contact page.
