LessonPLAN (Performing Live Arts Now) Education Series bring students to the Tower Theatre and performers into schools. Inspire your student’s creativity and enhance your teaching tools by attending one of the LessonPLAN education performances, or host one of our performances at your school for an in-school assembly!
“The students were thoroughly engaged in the performance, and loved the interaction that kept them involved. We were so glad to be a part of this WONDERFUL experience!!”
4th Grade Teacher – Cascade Academy
Tower Tours & Talks
Are you looking for other ways to get arts education into your classroom? Check out these additional FREE LessonPLAN offerings that are great additions to any curriculum.
Tower Tours
Step into the spotlight! Take your class on a FREE behind-the-scenes tour of the iconic Tower Theatre in downtown Bend. Explore the stage, the backstage secrets, and our green room while discovering fun facts and history. We may even have time for our theatre ghost stories…if you dare! This field trip is very popular with schools, summer camps, and community groups.
Tower Talks
Get ready for a fun, interactive journey into the world of theatre! Our dynamic Education Manager (a former teacher with serious classroom skills) brings the magic of the Tower Theatre straight to your school! Learn theatre history, cool vocab, and even have your students dive into improv! Whether you're planning a visit to the Tower or not, this is the perfect add-on for any community helper or jobs in my community curriculum.
Ready to book? Email Becca at: beccas@towertheatre.org
Upcoming LessonPLAN Events
Music and Mindfulness with Paula Dreyer
February 13, 2025
March 6, 2025
May 8, 2025
SOLD OUT!
Music and Mindfulness offers a unique and immersive experience for children to explore the power of creativity through live piano music. Led by professional pianist Paula Dreyer, the sessions combine beautiful music with contemplative activities, fostering a sense of relaxation and connection. During the sessions, students engage in various activities, including gentle movement, walking meditations, and imaginative storylines. They also contribute to the creative process by suggesting titles and learning traditional concert etiquette. The use of wireless headphones ensures a deep and meaningful musical experience, while still fostering a shared sense of connection among the students.
Curriculum Connections
Poetry, Poets and Becoming Writers, Overcoming Learning Challengers
Alex Zerbe The Zaniac
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This two-time Guinness World Record holder captivates audiences as he explains the physics behind some seriously impressive tricks. Alex has appeared on three national television shows, and has sung over 12,000 songs.
Curriculum Connections:
Engineering & Technology, Science, Physics
Living Voices Klondike Gold Rush
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Hunt for gold in the Klondike with one independent young woman who risks everything for the promise of wealth and afresh start during a time of global turmoil.
Curriculum Connections
Historical Non-Fiction, US History
Warm Springs Tribal Member, Scott Kalama (Blue Flamez)
One Tower matinee: 10:00 AM
Priority reservations for this performance will be given to middle and high schools.
Blue Flamez is the hip-hop musical persona of Scott Kalama, an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs who works by day as a certified prevention specialist to mentor youth and raise awareness about the risks of drugs and alcohol. In January 2024, Scott was awarded a Fields Artist Fellowship from Oregon Humanities and Oregon Community Foundation.
Curriculum Connections
US History
American Indian Boarding Schools
Historical Non-Fiction
Stories of Human Rights
Villalobos Brothers
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The Villalobos Brothers, a Grammy-winning family band, captivates audiences across the world with their virtuosic violin performances, original compositions, and fiery vocals. Rooted in the native Veracruz traditions, their music showcased a vibrant blend of Son Jarocho, Son Huasteco, Latin Jazz, and Classical Music, pushing boundaries of musical exploration while paying homage to Mexican folklore. Their performances have garnered widespread praise, capturing the hearts of audiences with their virtuosic musicianship, infectious energy, and profound message of love, brotherhood, and social justice.
Curriculum Connections
Folklore of Latin America
Music of Latin America
Musical Exploration, Social Justice
Aluminum Show
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A unique and energetic experience for the entire family, is a stimulating tour de force which combines movement, dance, visual theater and plenty of humor.
Curriculum Connections
Promoting awareness of recycling and environmental sustainability
Human and Machine interactions
Imagination and play
Creative thinking and artistic expression
Pack Drumline
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The Pack started out as an afterschool program in the Chicago area, teaching percussion and dance to at-risk youth. Today, the Pack is one of the most dynamic performance groups in the nation! Now the official drumline of the Chicago Sky, their semi-finals finish in season 17 of America's Got Talent brought the group new opportunities including a Las Vegas Residency with AGT Super Stars Live at the Luxor, a guest drumline appearance with the Lakers and a North American tour for the 2023-2024 Season.
Curriculum Connections
Arts Literacy
Storytelling, theater, science
Cultural and interdisciplinary aspects of percussion
Illuminate the arts as a legacy
Reflecting values, customs, beliefs
Rich expressions of diverse cultures
Promoting cultural awareness and appreciation
123 Andres
SOLD OUT!
Grammy Award winning husband-and-wife duo that creates children's music in both English and Spanish. They also teach geography and sign language.
Curriculum Connections
Community & Community Celebrations
Latin American Music and Folklore
Physical Education
Music and Movement
Dual Immersion & Multi-Lingual communities
Living Voices - Hear My Voice
SOLD OUT!
Discover the 72-year struggle that finally won half of America's citizens a voice in their own government, through the campaign of one young activist dedicated to women's suffrage.
Curriculum Connections
Responding to Inequality-Ratifying the 19th Amendment
US History
Historical Non-Fiction
Stories of Human Rights
International Guitar Night
One in-school workshop/performance: 10:00 AM
International Guitar Night is the world’s premier touring guitar festival, each show bringing together the most interesting and innovative acoustic guitarists to exchange musical ideas in a public concert setting.
Curriculum Connections
Music History
Physical science properties that govern sound
Edna Vasquez
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Priority reservations for this performance will be given to dual language students, middle schools, and high schools.
Edna Vazquez is a fearless singer, songwriter, composer, and guitarist whose powerful voice and musical talent transcend the boundaries of language to engage and uplift her audience. Edna's passion for music and performance grew from her bicultural roots, and she has traveled far and wide spreading her message of light, love, and cultural healing.
Curriculum Connections
Musical Exploration
Social Justice
String Queens
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Praised for its authentic, soulful, and orchestral sound, The String Queens is a dynamic trio that creates stimulating musical experiences that inspire diverse audiences to love, hope, feel, and imagine! With an array of repertoire spanning from the Baroque era to the Jazz Age to today’s Billboard Hot 100 Chart, The String Queens performs versatile programs that take listeners on a rousing musical journey through time and a multitude of musical genres.
Curriculum Connections
Music History
Illuminate the arts as a legacy
Reflecting values, customs, beliefs
Rich expressions of diverse cultures
Promoting cultural awareness and appreciation
Creative thinking and artistic expression
Reservations
Pricing:
$6.00 per student for a Tower matinee. $3.00 per student for an in-school assembly. $10 chaperone fee.
Payments:
Payments for LessonPLAN education performances may be made by cash, check, credit card, or school district purchase order.
For more information contact:
Education Coordinator
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