School Enrichment Programs
Since 1998 Aaron has brought the creative adventures of listening to classical music to Colorado, New York, New England, California, & Oregon. His programs The Spirit of Spain & Latin Travels feature the guitar, stories, & demonstration. Students experience & learn about cultural history, language, literature, how to listen to classical music, and most importantly, life.
The Spirit of Spain & Latin Travels, have been called, "enriching for all ages", & "a feast of sounds, colors and dance". They are also educational & include anecdotes on the pieces and history that allow the students and listeners to approach the music with better understanding & life.
Progams
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 & flamenco dancer La Conja lead audiences through the beautiful & action packed country of Spain. Using music & dance, audience members learn about the techniques that make flamenco dance & guitar unique, & the fire that makes Spain so wonderful. ¡Viva Con Fuego!
Aaron Larget-Caplan, guitar
La Conja, Spanish dance & castanets, www.laconja.com
The Spirit of Spain
Tour Spanish history, geography, & poetry on this musical tour of España. Lively conversation & activities introduce 400 years of classical music from exotic Spain, guitar technique (rasqueado, timbre), & how to listen to classical Spanish music.
Guitar solo
Latin Travels
A rousing journey via music & poetry through wild jungles & rainforests, gorgeous cathedrals, & bustling colonial cities of Latin America with Aaron Larget-Caplan & his guitar. Music of Cuba, Venezuela, Brazil, & Argentina. Learn the history and geography of the region with the classical guitar as your guide.
Guitar solo or
Guitar & violin/cornet
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 truly the theme, which is not shouted out but demonstrated and shared, is understanding that how a culture speaks, listens, celebrates, even to the food they eat, helps each of us comprehend and understand that society and its actions. 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 are 'children's music' yet the students (all ages) are taught how they can hear it and what to listen for.
What people are saying
“Oh you reminded me of Bernstein & his Young People’s
Concerts. You have quite a way with kids of all ages”
-Parent, Provincetown, MA
"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 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, MA by the New England Conservatory. A former roster artist with Young Audiences of Massachusetts, Mr. Larget-Caplan now brings his programs to students on his own through the Music & Life Program.
Select Experience:
• Arapahoe Elementary, CO
• Cambridge Community Schools, MA
• Carmen on the Common, Boston, MA
• 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