Songwriting With Monty Harper

Assemblies and Workshops for PK-5th

Why Songwriting? When students write songs, they... Re-enforce every PASS skill listed under language arts and under music. Express themselves creatively in a positive way. Practice working together toward a common goal. Participate in an experience that will long be remembered. Organize, internalize, and communicate information. Use both sides of their brains. Feel good about themselves. Sing their hearts out. Wear big wide grins on their faces. Put Your Students’ Songs to Use Students will get much more out of the writing experience if they know their song is valued by others. Here are some “real world” objectives you might set for your workshop... Use students’ songs in a public performance. Use students’ songs during your morning opener. Use students’ songs to help teach concepts to other students. Use students’ songs to raise awareness for a cause. Make and sell recordings of students’ songs as a fundraiser.

Recommendations "Monty has new songs every year and maintains a consistent repertoire of favorites. We know the children and their families will enjoy him and learn something about making writing and singing fun." - Kayla Robinson,Principal, Marshall Elementary, Tulsa, OK   "We have used Monty for the last few years. When we didn't book him last year, our teachers had a fit!" - Blake Stephens, Counselor, Locust Grove, OK   “Your kids will love his performances. They will be singing throughout the show, be-bopping out the door, and asking for more!” - Sheri Alato, Media Specialist, Sooner Rose Elementary, Midwest City, OK   “Give me a call, I can highly recommend Monty to anyone. Monty is great with children and is able to get them actively involved.” - Joe Hrencher, Principal, Perkins, OK   “Monty does a super job of getting kids involved with his performance and the music writing. Our children really took ownership in the song they created.” - Ronda Harrison, Principal, Waukomis, OK   “Monty is a wonderful entertainer and children’s song writer. His residency was a tremendous asset for my music classes this year. Monty left us with great pieces that we polished up and performed on our spring concert.” - Amy Radcliff, Music Teacher, Frontier School, Red Rock, OK

Program Elements “Wacky Witty Way-Out Songs” Assembly. PK-5th. Monty performs his best songs for your group, giving a bit of insight into how he wrote them. Optional Q & A session at the end. Stands on its own or serves as an introduction to workshops. “Wacky Witty Way-Out Songs” Concert. PK-5th. Bus students from several schools to a concert hall for Monty’s performance. Evening Program. An evening performance for families can be a stand-alone event or an add-on to a day at your school. Songs written in student workshops may be worked into the program. Classroom Visits. K-5th. Monty answers students’ questions about song writing and performing in 15-30 minute sessions for one or two classrooms at a time. He may demonstrate some writing techniques or sing an extra song. Includes an optional performance for afternoon kindergarten. “Hanging Out With Heroes at the Library” Workshop. 1st-5th. Each classroom completes a new verse to Monty’s “Hanging With Heroes” song in a one-hour session. Teachers are provided with materials and are asked to spend some time preparing students before Monty’s arrival. Cooperative Workshop. K-5th. Monty leads the creation of an original song as it is passed from class to class in one hour sessions. Extended Workshop. 3rd-5th grades. Small groups of students create their own original songs over a period of several days. Teacher Workshop. In a one to two hour session Monty demonstrates one of his student workshops and leads discussion on how, when and why to involve students in song writing. Teachers may earn professional development points. Studio Recordings. Your students will flip when they hear their songs on CD with a full arrangement of bass, drums, guitar, and keyboard! Monty can turn one of your classrooms into a studio for a day while students add their vocals to the mix. CD Copies. Publish your students’ songs! CDs can be economically manufactured in small runs, anywhere from 50-1000 copies.

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