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Two of a Kind - Programs
Two of a Kind is available for programs at schools, libraries, concert halls, festivals, special events, museums, zoos, aquariums, camps, stores and parties. Children, teachers and parents love Two of a Kind concerts because of the interaction, the humour, the messages and the great songs. Sample Thematic Programs
School Programs
Teacher Workshops
Residencies
Information
Sample Thematic Programs:
Going on an Adventure
Songs inspired by and enriching children's imaginations including topics such as dinosaurs, pirates, dressing up and more. (Preschool-Kindergarten)7 Nights to Read
Songs related to reading and books (PreK-Grade 4)Talk it Out
Songs of peace and conflict resolution (K-Grade 6)Underneath the Deep Blue Sea
Songs of sea creatures and water with an environmental focus (K-Grade 6)Common Threads
Songs of multiculturalism, diversity & unity - similarities and differences between people of many cultures and abilities (K-Grade 6)Caring for the Earth
Environmental songs, including songs about recycling, pollution, animals and their habitats (K-Grade 6)Together We Can Make a Difference
Songs about cooperation and unity, and songs which tell the stories of people (both famous and 'ordinary') and their positive effect on others
(Grades 1-6)Mammal Music and Reptile Rhythms
Songs about animals and their habitats, with an environmental focus
(Grades K-6)Songwriting Workshop
Children compose original lyrics and melodies! (Grades 1-6)Singing for our Lives
A lecture/demonstration about the connections between music and movements for social change, with an emphasis on the civil rights, labor, peace and women's movements. (Grades 6-12)Your Theme Here (Library Summer Reading themes, etc.)
We have a large repertoire of songs and are happy to work with you to develop a program to meet your needs. We frequently design programs to connect with the Summer Reading themes of various libaries, library systems or states.
School Programs
Two of a Kind is available for assemblies, workshops, fundraising concerts and events, teacher workshops, artist residencies and mini-residencies (one day).
"We loved your show at our school! We hope you can come again!>From your biggest fans"
-Chadds Ford Elementary, Chadds Ford, PA
"It's unanimous - everyone loved the assembly, and your were right on target. We all appreciated your enthusiasm and the student participation. The older students were thrilled to be included as they are usually overlooked since they sit in the back."
- Patsy Tollin (2nd Grade Teacher and Assembly Coordinator, Baldwin School)
Teacher Workshops
Two of a Kind can present workshops at teacher conferences, meetings or at individual schools.
Integrating Music Across the Curriculum
Practical ideas for integrating music across the curriculum to promote enrichment, community-building and resource-sharing.Diversity Awareness and Conflict Resolution Through Music
Songs and activities to help students celebrate diversity and resolve conflicts peacefully in the classroom.Songwriting Workshop
Gives teachers a chance to experience the method of cooperative group songwriting we use with students during our artist residencies.
Residencies
Two of a Kind are rostered artists of the Pennsylvania Council for the Arts, the New Jersey Council of the Arts, and the Odyssey Program of the Philadelphia Folksong Society.
Two of a Kind artist residencies focus on a group songwriting process (including both lyrics and music) and performance. Two of a Kind artist residencies may also include music composition projects, such as composing a "sound setting" of a poem or story. Through the creative process children learn about cooperation, creativity, compromise, and accomplishment as well as specific information about song writing. Two of a Kind have conducted residencies at numerous schools and other institutions. For a sample list of Two of a Kind artist residencies, go to the Venues page.
For Information:
Please call or email regarding fees.
email: 2ofakind@Comcast.net
phone: (215) 782-8258
