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Our
show will enhance your Fine Arts curriculum!
It is well recognized that students who are involved in extra-curricular
activities such as the arts are less likely to look to destructive behaviors
like alcohol and drug abuse. Because of limited financial resources,
arts programming in schools is not receiving the same priority it once
enjoyed. Fewer and fewer students are aware of opportunities in the arts
and most importantly do not benefit from the enrichment that a vibrant,
creative arts program brings to their lives.
A HOJA performance encompasses
many art forms, including music, drama, dance, comedy, and improvisation
as well as other related skills such as public speaking, group dynamics,
interpersonal relationships, and teamwork. It is important for students
to have exposure to cultural events such as this, especially if your
school is only able to offer limited arts programs. Students in rural
areas may never have seen a live concert or drama performance before.
Not
only will a HOJA presentation expose students to a highly entertaining
performance, we will encourage them by example and through discussion
to become more personally involved in the arts through school and community
programs, private instruction, or simply singing and acting with friends
as part of an expanded and enriched social life. Many students feel that
only the most talented people should be involved in arts activities,
or are too frightened to give it a try. HOJA encourages them to take
a few risks, to get involved whether as a serious pursuit or simply as
a fun leisure activity! |
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“Being able to have the
group come to the school was advantageous to our Arts program and Cultural
development because we are isolated from a major center.”
—Karen Vogl Fort Livingstone School
“As an educator, I was happy
to see the demonstration and explanation of the genre. The song selection
was very appropriate, appealing to our students in kindergarten and grade
9 at the same time.”
—Joanna Douglas, Principal
Almadina Charter School |