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Use the performing arts as an effective and creative way to explore a variety of curriculum areas
All performances meet NJ Core Curriculum Content Standards
Study guides provided
Programs run approximately 60 minutes except where noted.
Discount Pricing:
1 free ticket for every 15 purchased
Groups 100+: Save $.50 per ticket
Groups 250+: Save $1 per ticket
Education Hotline: 973-267-0852, or, 973-539-0345, ext 6517
Fax 973-455-1607
Any teacher bringing students to an Explorations event may attend a professional Development workshop free of charge. Click here for more information on 2007-2008 Professional Development Workshops
2007-2008 Explorations performances:

Mathemagic!
Tuesday-Wednesday, April 1-2, 2008 10 am/12:15 pm, $8
Tuesday: Grades K-3; Wednesday: Grades 4-8
Curriculum areas: Math, science
NEW!: Download a study guide

“Math-magician” Bradley Fields captivates students with illusions, tricks and comedy that engage children in math skills and creative problem solving.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream:
Monday-Tuesday, April 14-15, 2008 10 am $10
Grades 6-12
Curriculum areas: English, Shakespeare, Literature, Theatre Arts

NEW!: Download a study guide

Click here to see the study guide online

Young lovers fleeing an arranged marriage enter an enchanted forest on Midsummer Night and become caught in a web of spells and magic spun by mischievous fairies. Shakespeare’s most luminous comic fantasy remains a metaphor for human life and folly. 75 minutes.
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Calpulli Mexican Dance Company:
Monday, May 5, 2008 10 am/12:15 pm, $10
Grades 3-12
Curriculum areas: World cultures, History, Music, Dance, Folklore

Cinco de Mayo celebration! Take a musical journey through Mexico’s rich artistic heritage via traditional songs, regional dances and authentic costumes.

Beethoven’s Wig:
Thursday, May 15, 2008 10 am/12:15 pm, $10
Grades K-6
Curriculum areas: Music, Literature, History, Writing

Who said classical music isn’t fun? Beethoven’s Wig introduces students to the classics using hilarious and zany lyrics to the greatest hits of classical music. Filled with fact and fancy about the world’s most notable composers and their masterpieces, this event opens the door to “serious music” that’s way fun.

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Registration for Spring classes is ongoing. Please call 973-267-0852 for information.

 

Performing Arts Company

If you are a non-profit organization and would like to book our Performing Arts Company, please call 973-539-0345, ext 6527.

Music Student of the Month

Teachers: Nominate your students as "Music Student of the Month." Call 973-539-0345, ext. 6517 for more information.

Residency Programs

Student Discounts

$10 Student tickets available for:

Preservation Hall Jazz: April 10

Barrage: April 25

Calpulli Mexican Dance: May 4

Mayo Center for the Performing Arts • 100 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960 • Administrative Offices: 973-539-0345 • Fax: 973-455-1607