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Arts -in-Education School Evaluations of Arts Programs 2016 - 2017 200 BOCES Drive | Yorktown Heights | NY 10598-4399 PHONE: 914.248.2349 FAX: 914.248.3838 /914.248.2390 EMAIL: [email protected] STACY CHRYSSIKOS ARTS-IN-EDUCATION COORDINATOR Dear Arts Representative This School Program Evaluation Book was compiled from all the in-school Arts Programs/Events contracted through the Putnam | Northern Westchester BOCES Arts-In-Education Service during the 2016-2017 school year. How to Use This Evaluation Book: 1. The evaluations are in alphabetical order either by the first name of the artist or by the name of the company/organization. 2. The evaluations were completed by participants who viewed programs or worked with the artists. 3. There is at least one evaluation for each in-school program/event. 4. If several evaluations were received for a single program/event, the responses were merged as one evaluation. However, if respondents’ views were distinct, the evaluations were entered separately. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 914/248-2349 or email me at [email protected]. I look forward to another successful year working with you. Very truly yours, Bedford | Brewster | Briarcliff | Carmel | Chappaqua | Croton-Harmon | Garrison | Haldane | Hendrick Hudson Katonah-Lewisboro | Lakeland | Mahopac | North Salem | Ossining | Peekskill | Putnam Valley | Somers | Yorktown 2016-2017 Evaluations of Arts Programs CONTRACT #: C-5585 CONTRACT #: C-5048 ARTIST: 4 HORSEMEN THEATRICALS-BRYAN MCPARTLAN ARTIST: A MAZE IN POTTERY, INC. TITLE OF PROGRAM: Bryan McParlan - Sound Designer for the Show, Sister Act TITLE OF PROGRAM: Aggie Radzik - Pottery Creations TYPE OF PROGRAM: Theatre TYPE OF PROGRAM: WORKSHOP DISTRICT/ SCHOOL: OSSINING/OSSINING HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT/ SCHOOL: CHAPPAQUA/GRAFFLIN ELEM. # OF TEACHERS: 4 # OF STUDENTS: 60 GRADE(S) 9-12 # OF TEACHERS: 1 # OF STUDENTS: 10 GRADE(S) 2-4 DATE(S) OF PERFORMANCE 3/21/17 - 4/3/17 DATE(S) OF PERFORMANCE 1/19/17-3/20/17 WOULD YOU RECOMMEND THIS PROGRAM? WHY? WOULD YOU RECOMMEND THIS PROGRAM? Y WHY? Communication throughout the entire process was difficult. THE POTTERY CLASS IS ALWAYS VERY POPULAR. THE CHILDREN USE THEIR CREATIVITIY FOR HANDS ON PROJECTS THAT THEY ARE SUGGESTIONS TO ARTIST FOR IMPROVEMENT: ABLE TO TAKE HOME AFTER EACH CLASS. THEY LEARN Respond in a timely manner. DIFFERENT PAINTING TECHNIQUES AND COLOR MIXING. SUGGESTIONS TO ARTIST FOR IMPROVEMENT: OTHER COMMENTS: OTHER COMMENTS: CONTRACT #: C-5061 CONTRACT #: C-4755 ARTIST: A. MAZE IN POTTERY, INC. ARTIST: AARON MACE TITLE OF PROGRAM: Nancy Beard - Pottery Creations TITLE OF PROGRAM: Storytelling Around the World TYPE OF PROGRAM: WORKSHOP TYPE OF PROGRAM: Performance DISTRICT/ SCHOOL: CHAPPAQUA/WESTORCHARD ELEM. DISTRICT/ SCHOOL: PUTNAM VALLEY/PUTNAM VALLEY ELEM. # OF TEACHERS: # OF STUDENTS: GRADE(S) 1-4 # OF TEACHERS: 4 # OF STUDENTS: 50 GRADE(S) 1-2 DATE(S) OF PERFORMANCE 1/13/17-3/17/17 DATE(S) OF PERFORMANCE 11/4/16 WOULD YOU RECOMMEND THIS PROGRAM? Y WHY? WOULD YOU RECOMMEND THIS PROGRAM? Y WHY? STUDENTS MADE WEEKLY PROJECTS. THESE PRJECTS WERE Mr. Mace is professional, engaging and fun. The kids were encouraged THEN TAKEN BACK TO THE STUDIO TO GLAZE AND RETURNED TO to participate in the storytelling and singing. THE KIDS THE FOLLOWING WEEK SUGGESTIONS TO ARTIST FOR IMPROVEMENT: SUGGESTIONS TO ARTIST FOR IMPROVEMENT: Mr. Mace would benefit from using a microphone. OTHER COMMENTS: OTHER COMMENTS: Kids, parents and teachers loved him. Arts in Education Service - School Evaluations 2016-2017 Page 1 of 273 2016-2017 Evaluations of Arts Programs CONTRACT #: C-5678 CONTRACT #: C-5015 ARTIST: ACADEMIC ENTERTAINMENT, INC. ARTIST: ACADEMIC ENTERTAINMENT, INC. TITLE OF PROGRAM: Music Technology With Brent Daniels TITLE OF PROGRAM: Uncle Sam's Comedy Jam TYPE OF PROGRAM: MUSIC TYPE OF PROGRAM: Performance DISTRICT/ SCHOOL: PLEASANTVILLE/BEDFORD ROAD ELEM. DISTRICT/ SCHOOL: EASTCHESTER/GREENVALE ELEM. # OF TEACHERS: 6 # OF STUDENTS: 124 GRADE(S) 4 # OF TEACHERS: 12 # OF STUDENTS: 300 GRADE(S) 4-5 DATE(S) OF PERFORMANCE 6/15/17 DATE(S) OF PERFORMANCE 1/18,1/19 WOULD YOU RECOMMEND THIS PROGRAM? Y WHY? WOULD YOU RECOMMEND THIS PROGRAM? Y WHY? The program was amazing. Brent engaged the students immediately. Included many facts about the U S government and aligns with our 5th About half of the students were up on stage at some point. The others grade social studies. Very engaging & informative. were dancing and clapping in their seats. Brent composed a song using SUGGESTIONS TO ARTIST FOR IMPROVEMENT: mostly the students; voices. Throughtout the process, he explained how he recorded, created, and adapted each element of the song. He also impressed upon the kids several times how his education helped him gain the skills he now uses in his career where he gets paid to do OTHER COMMENTS: something he loves. SUGGESTIONS TO ARTIST FOR IMPROVEMENT: It was great as is. OTHER COMMENTS: In the words of one of the teachers: He was exceptional. I want to make sure we can book this program next year. It was fascinating and so well-received by the kids. CONTRACT #: C-5681 CONTRACT #: C-5713 ARTIST: ACADEMIC ENTERTAINMENT, INC. ARTIST: ACADEMIC ENTERTAINMENT, INC. TITLE OF PROGRAM: Wacky Science TITLE OF PROGRAM: Youth Mover Show TYPE OF PROGRAM: Performance TYPE OF PROGRAM: Performance DISTRICT/ SCHOOL: TARRYTOWN/PAULDING ELEM. DISTRICT/ SCHOOL: TUCKAHOE/TUCKAHOE MIDDLE SCHOOL # OF TEACHERS: # OF STUDENTS: GRADE(S) Pre K-K # OF TEACHERS: # OF STUDENTS: GRADE(S) 6-8 DATE(S) OF PERFORMANCE 5/18/17 DATE(S) OF PERFORMANCE 6/20/17 WOULD YOU RECOMMEND THIS PROGRAM? Y WHY? WOULD YOU RECOMMEND THIS PROGRAM? Y WHY? This was the first time we used this program. The performance was Brandon Lee Whie was inspiring and loved by all the students. Would enteraining. The children were engaged. They laughed, learned and definitely recommend him. participated. It was loud, colorful, educational and fun. Fun end of year SUGGESTIONS TO ARTIST FOR IMPROVEMENT: performance. SUGGESTIONS TO ARTIST FOR IMPROVEMENT: OTHER COMMENTS: OTHER COMMENTS: Arts in Education Service - School Evaluations 2016-2017 Page 2 of 273 2016-2017 Evaluations of Arts Programs CONTRACT #: C-5664 CONTRACT #: C-5228 ARTIST: ADVENTURE GAME, INC. ARTIST: ADVENTURE GAME, INC. TITLE OF PROGRAM: Colonial Day TITLE OF PROGRAM: Colonial Day TYPE OF PROGRAM: MUSIC, DANCE, VISUAL ARTS, WORKSHOPS TYPE OF PROGRAM: Workshop DISTRICT/ SCHOOL: EASTCHESTER/ANNE HUTCHINSON ELEM. DISTRICT/ SCHOOL: KATONAH-LEWISBORO/MEADOWPOND ELEM. # OF TEACHERS: # OF STUDENTS: GRADE(S) 4 # OF TEACHERS: 4 # OF STUDENTS: 89 GRADE(S) 4 DATE(S) OF PERFORMANCE 6/13/17 DATE(S) OF PERFORMANCE 3/1/17 WOULD YOU RECOMMEND THIS PROGRAM? Y WHY? WOULD YOU RECOMMEND THIS PROGRAM? Y WHY? Very organized and thorough. The people who ran the program get the Extremely professional personnel. Easy to work with, organized and children very excited. Very educational and engaging attentive. Workshops were well thought out, relevant and student friendly. Great hands on learning for students! SUGGESTIONS TO ARTIST FOR IMPROVEMENT: SUGGESTIONS TO ARTIST FOR IMPROVEMENT: None OTHER COMMENTS: OTHER COMMENTS: Loved it! CONTRACT #: C-5433 CONTRACT #: C-4881 ARTIST: ADVENTURE GAME, INC. ARTIST: ADVENTURE GAME, INC. TITLE OF PROGRAM: Colonial Day TITLE OF PROGRAM: Colonial Day TYPE OF PROGRAM: Workshop TYPE OF PROGRAM: Workshop DISTRICT/ SCHOOL: KATONAH-LEWISBORO/INCREASE MILLER ELEM. DISTRICT/ SCHOOL: KATONAH-LEWISBORO/KATONAH ELEM. SCHOOL # OF TEACHERS: 4 # OF STUDENTS: 85 GRADE(S) 4 # OF TEACHERS: 4 # OF STUDENTS: 78 GRADE(S) 4 DATE(S) OF PERFORMANCE 4/19/17 DATE(S) OF PERFORMANCE 12/7/16 WOULD YOU RECOMMEND THIS PROGRAM? Y WHY? WOULD YOU RECOMMEND THIS PROGRAM? Y WHY? Eleni and her team are highly organized and very good at working with This is an excellent hands on program giving fourth graders a feel for children. Their knowledge about the colonial period is outstanding. what life was like during colonial times. Everyone enjoyed the day. Our students enjoyed the program. SUGGESTIONS TO ARTIST FOR IMPROVEMENT: SUGGESTIONS TO ARTIST FOR IMPROVEMENT: OTHER COMMENTS: OTHER COMMENTS: Arts in Education Service - School Evaluations 2016-2017 Page 3 of 273 2016-2017 Evaluations of Arts Programs CONTRACT #: C-5637 CONTRACT #: C-5167 ARTIST: ADVENTURE GAME, INC. ARTIST: ADVENTURE GAME, INC. TITLE OF PROGRAM: Colonial Day TITLE OF PROGRAM: Colonial Day TYPE OF PROGRAM: MUSIC, DANCE, VISUAL ARTS WORKSHOP TYPE OF PROGRAM: Workshop DISTRICT/ SCHOOL: LAKELAND/BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ELEM. DISTRICT/ SCHOOL: MT. PLEASANT/COLUMBUS AVENUE ELEM. # OF TEACHERS: # OF STUDENTS: GRADE(S) 4 # OF TEACHERS: 10 # OF STUDENTS: 150 GRADE(S) 4 DATE(S) OF PERFORMANCE 5/24/17 DATE(S) OF PERFORMANCE 2/10/17 WOULD YOU RECOMMEND THIS PROGRAM? Y WHY? WOULD YOU RECOMMEND THIS PROGRAM? Y WHY? The children really enjoyed the different centers. It was very well This experience is the highlight of the 4th grade year. Parents, organized and held the students' attention. All were engaged. students and teachers all agree with the tremendous benefits and lasting memories this all day opportunity affords. Best way to learn. SUGGESTIONS TO ARTIST FOR IMPROVEMENT: We look forward to seeing this team every year, as they are a pleasure I would suggest adding a teacher to the stenciling station. Having us to work with. have a teacher run it, takes away from the class where the teacher is SUGGESTIONS TO ARTIST FOR IMPROVEMENT: missing. OTHER COMMENTS: OTHER COMMENTS: Overall, great program! CONTRACT #: C-5563 CONTRACT #: C-5406 ARTIST: ADVENTURE GAME, INC. ARTIST: AGOSTINO & CO. PERFORMING ARTS, INC. TITLE OF PROGRAM: Colonial Day TITLE OF PROGRAM: Christopher Agostino - The Bodacious Book Show/Nature Tales TYPE OF PROGRAM: Workshop TYPE OF PROGRAM: Performance DISTRICT/ SCHOOL: MAHOPAC/AUSTIN ROAD ELEM. DISTRICT/ SCHOOL: OSSINING/BROOKSIDE ELEM. # OF TEACHERS: 6 # OF STUDENTS: 108 GRADE(S) 4 # OF TEACHERS: # OF STUDENTS: GRADE(S) 1-2 DATE(S) OF PERFORMANCE 5/23/17 DATE(S) OF PERFORMANCE 3/17/17 WOULD YOU RECOMMEND THIS PROGRAM? Y WHY? WOULD YOU RECOMMEND THIS PROGRAM? Y WHY? This program exposed the students to various aspects of colonial life.