Junk   2   Funk

JUNK 2 FUNK (J2F) is an exciting program (grades K–8) that blends the disciplines of science, technology, language arts, pop culture, music, performance art and environmental stewardship through fun, rewarding and often life-changing experiences. Proven to bring out the best in youth, J2F is a sensational outlet for students’ creativity, physical energy and individual expression. With an emphasis kindness, cooperation and making music using instruments made from repurposed objects, Jeff leads participants down a path of self-exploration that encourages them to take healthy risks and work together as a team to prepare a rhythmic extravaganza to be performed for an assembled audience. J2F is regarded as one of the best artist-in-residence programs in New England by teachers, principals, parents and kids far and wide and can be modified for all age levels and for alternative venues such as camps and after-school programs. Program topics include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Kindness
  • Healthy Risk Taking
  • Group Cooperation & Teamwork
  • Sharing
  • Recycling & Conservation
  • Current Environmental Issues
  • Environmental Stewardship
  • Good Vibe Poetry (expressed through the art of rapping)
  • The Science of Sound
  • Basic Music Theory, Terminology & Composition
  • Percussion Techniques
  • Pop Culture
  • Performance Art
  • Maintaining a Positive Attitude
  • Stage Direction & Blocking
  • Professionalism on Stage
  • Introduction to Music Technology
  • Light & Shadow
  • Public Speaking
  • Inventiveness

PRICING:
  • Per day = $600 (for multi-day residency)
  • Set up day before = $300 (no charge if I set up on day one of residency, a 4-hour process)
  • Materials = $300 to $500 depending on number of participants and some options that we can discuss
  • Evening performance = $300 (Applies to a multi-day residency only; note that the day-time performance at the conclusion of a multi-day residency is included in the per day price)
  • Stand Alone Assembly = $1,500
  • Additional cost for mileage may apply
  • Lodging and $40 per day per diem, when an out of town stay is necessary
“I thoroughly enjoyed both watching the performance and having the opportunity to join the kids dancing [on stage]. I love the creativity, energy and sound of TLP. It’s easy to see why young people enjoy participating.”

Jean Shaheen
U.S. Senator


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