CelloBop
CelloBop is a whirlwind 500-year history of the cello – its past, present, and future. Gideon combines excerpts from various periods for the cello repertoire with explanations about its construction and tone. He demonstrates how the conventional acoustic instrument is played, then wows students when he plugs in his futuristic electric cello, showing how it can create an even wider range of sounds and styles. CelloBop includes classical, blues, swing, jazz, rock, bluegrass, and spontaneously improvised music.
Program available in person, live online, or as a pre recorded video including one virtual artist visit.
Audience Limit: 250
Curriculum Connection: Cello, Music, Music History
Venue must schedule a minimum of 2 performances/day
Single Performance: $745
Additional Performances: $595
Travel: $50 per day
Video Program (one week access+ one virtual artist visit): $600
Additional Artist Visit (30 min): $150
Pricing may vary for weekends/out-of-school time
Processing Fee of $45 added to all contracts
Provisions:
- Reserved parking space
- An extension cord
- Access to an outlet
- A piano bench or a straight-back, armless, wood chair
- Rug or rubber floor mat (3’ x 5’)
- Water
Performance Space:
- Elevated stage, if possible, clear of extra materials and swept.
- Elementary students should sit on floor with a row of chairs in the back. Older students can sit on the floor or on chairs.
Arrival time before first performance: 30 minutes
Strike time: 15 minutes
Time needed between performances: 5 minutes.
Teacher participation is expected.
Please introduce the performer as an Arts for Learning Massachusetts artist.
Video Program: School has access to the video for one week unless otherwise stated in contract. Do not distribute video link outside of the agreed upon parties. Please introduce the performer as an Arts for Learning Massachusetts artist.
