 Young
Audiences of Abilene is the local
affiliate of Young Audiences, Inc. - the
nation's largest, non-profit arts-in-education
organization. As part of a national network
of 32 chapters, the mission of Young Audiences
of Abilene is to provide quality arts-in-education
of programs to young people to develop their
potential as creative and productive individuals.
Young
Audiences of Abilene brings together
schools, communities and professional artist,
creating programs that make the arts in
integral part of the education of young
people. Since 1993, under the auspices
of Abilene Cultural Affairs Council, Young
Audiences has provided live performances
and student workshops in music, dance and
theatre to thousands of school children.
| Young
Audiences Artists |
Young
Audiences artists are highly skilled
musicians, dancer, singer and actors
who are selected for their artistic
excellence and their ability to communicate
effectively with young people. A rigorous
accreditation process, coupled with
ongoing evaluation by arts and education
experts, ensure programming of the
highest quality. |
| Teacher
Workshops |
Teacher
Workshops can be presented at your
school to help teachers explore the
possibilities of integrating Young
Audiences artists into their classroom
curriculum.
Study
Guides
Study
guides accompany all Young Audiences
performances and provide classroom
teachers with background information
on the program and artists, as well
as related activities, discussion
points, vocabulary, and bibliographies.
Program
Evaluations
Program
evaluations are provide tot he teachers
to assess the overall effectiveness
of the program and help determine
future educational needs. We welcome
your comments and suggestions. Please
encourage you children to send letters
and artwork to performers in care
of Young Audiences. |
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