Whether it’s how the sounds of the instruments remind us of a memory from long ago, or how a song can connect to a specific life experience – music is one of the purest forms of communication and has the power to evoke some of the deepest emotional responses.  This is one of the reasons why the members of Piaclava have chosen to become musicians in the first place. Piaclava offers inspiring interactive concerts that are tailored to every audience, especially for those who are not able to attend performances often. 

School Residencies: Tales and Tunes

Juilliard-trained violist and Early Childhood Music Specialist Jessica Meyer will bring out the natural musical instincts your children have while teaching them the basics of musical composition.  Whether by humming a tune, drawing melodic shapes, or clapping rhythms, students will make compositional choices that will bring their favorite storybook to life. The residency culminates in a performance where students narrate the story and perform their composition with Piaclava on percussion instruments.  Residencies can be as short as a few visits after school, to as long as a school year during class time.  Books have included “Big Al,” “Koala Lou,” “Little House,” and “Where the Wild Things Are.”