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"‹The HSO will email out a Teacher's Guide in advance which contains information about the program, curriculum connections, and activities. The Teacher's Guide is also available on the HSO's website... Read more

"‹The HSO will email out a Teacher's Guide in advance which contains information about the program, curriculum connections, and activities. The Teacher's Guide is also available on the HSO's website at hartfordsymphony.org/education-community/school-programs/symphonyinschools/

Completing and submitting the program registration forms, including the venue contract; Preparing students for the performance using Teacher's Guide (provided by the HSO); Reviewing appropriate concer... Read more

Completing and submitting the program registration forms, including the venue contract; Preparing students for the performance using Teacher's Guide (provided by the HSO); Reviewing appropriate concert attendance behaviors (being quiet and not disruptive during the performance, clapping when the music is finished, etc.)

"‹Clean and open performance area, whether it is a classroom, cafeteria, gym, auditorium, etc. that is set up by the time of the musicians' arrival, or a minimum of forty-five (45) minutes prior to ... Read more

"‹Clean and open performance area, whether it is a classroom, cafeteria, gym, auditorium, etc. that is set up by the time of the musicians' arrival, or a minimum of forty-five (45) minutes prior to the start time of the performance; Three adult-size chairs; Microphone required for audiences over 75 students; Temperature shall fall between 68-78 degrees Fahrenheit to protect against damage to the instruments, per contractual restrictions; Video and audio recording is PROHIBITED and photography must be without flash, per contractual restrictions with the musicians; Children must be accompanied by teachers or parents; If the room's lighting is low, the school must alert HSO in writing (email is acceptable) no later than two (2) weeks prior to the performance so that music stand lights can be procured.

I CAN identify grade level-appropriate musical concepts and vocabulary illustrated throughout the program. I CAN listen critically and comment on what I am hearing in the music. I CAN participate acti... Read more

I CAN identify grade level-appropriate musical concepts and vocabulary illustrated throughout the program. I CAN listen critically and comment on what I am hearing in the music. I CAN participate actively by responding to the music with my body through gesture, clapping, and/or music-making with the percussion instruments that are passed around. I CAN understand and experience music in relation to its historical and cultural context.

"‹In the case that the school needs to change the date and/or time of the event, such a request must be received by the HSO in writing (email is acceptable) no later than six (6) weeks prior to the ... Read more

"‹In the case that the school needs to change the date and/or time of the event, such a request must be received by the HSO in writing (email is acceptable) no later than six (6) weeks prior to the event date. If the school needs to change the date and/or time change less than six (6) weeks prior to the event date, the school may incur financial penalties. Events that are contracted within six (6) weeks of the event date are deemed confirmed at the time of submitting this application and the school may incur financial penalties if the school needs to change the date and/or time of the event.

If an event needs to be postponed due to circumstances beyond the control of either party, such as inclement weather, the HSO may reschedule the event for another date and time with no financial penalty to Hartford Performs, provided that the school gives reasonable notice (4 hours) to the HSO about such postponement.

In the case that the school needs to cancel the event, such a request must be received by the HSO in writing (email is acceptable) no later than six (6) weeks prior to the event date. If the school needs to cancel the event less than six (6) weeks prior to the event date, Hartford Performs will be held financially responsible for payment of the full fee. Events that are contracted less than six (6) weeks of prior to the event date are deemed confirmed at the time of submitting this application and therefore, if the school needs to cancel the event completely, without postponement, even in the event of circumstances beyond the control of either party, such as inclement weather, Hartford Performs will be held financially responsible for payment of the full fee.