Andy is celebrating his 30th year of performing his original, one-man series of arts-in-education programs

His extremely popular programs have appeared in thousands of schools involving over one million students and teachers since 1979.

Wasserman’s pre-K through 12^th grade assembly concert performances, teacher-training seminars, hands-on workshops and artist-in-residence productions have been sponsored by premier agencies that include Young Audiences, Festival of Music, Hospital Audiences, Culture Corner, Jumpstart, BOCES, and the Arts Council of the Morris Area.

Detailed information about his 3 original productions can be viewed on this site all on one page here, or individually at the following links:

1. Making Music From Around The World
2. Music: The Voice Of Unity
3. Instruments: Ancient To Future

All three of these programs can be tailored to the needs of any educational site. Detailed study guide booklets written by Wasserman are provided for preparation and follow-up. More information is available on this website regarding how Andy specializes in the creating very dynamic and unique presentation options for:

• Artist-in-residence programs
• Libraries and Museums
• Festivals and Family Events

Click here to listen to some of Andy's music in the World Music Experience

CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS, EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS AND DESIGNATIONS

Andy Wasserman makes every effort to reinforce curriculum content and the current educational standards with his music programs. The following list includes some of the general educational curriculum designations that are addressed directly by the themes he presents using music as the mode of content delivery.

World Cultures and Social Studies

Character Education

Science

Language Arts

Poetry
Storytelling

Andy is in complete accordance with the current strict guidelines for safety, liability and security clearance issues regarding visiting artists in the schools. He is covered by a $3 million liablility insurance policy structured specifically for arts-in-education artists through the Specialty Insurance Agency, which is sanctioned by arts-in-education bookings throughout the US such as BOCES.

Here is a current evaluation posted on the BOCES website of Andy Wasserman's March 2009 performance and workshops:

Artistic Quality of Presentation

Artist demonstrated skill and dedication to their art; repertoire was appropriate and well-chosen for students' age and interest levels; art form was presented in an enjoyable, artistic manner.

Artist's Interaction with Students

Artist effectively engaged students in the program; artist listened to student comments/questions and responded appropriately.

Educational Quality of Presentation

Artist helped students to understand this art form and the creative process; artist demonstrated relationships between art form and other curriculum areas; artists helped children to see/hear with greater discrimination; artist used vocabulary terms that were within the grasp of students.

Student Response to Presentation

Artist engaged students' interest and attention; applause and laughter was genuine and enthusiatic; restlessness was minimal; when invited to participate, students were eager; questions to artists indicated that students understood the presentation.

Quality of Presentation

Speakers could be easily heard; performers could be seen; lighting, props and sound effects were effective; costumes were imaginative, colorful and appropriate; elements of surprise and humor were included in presentation; program was well-paced; program began and ended on time.

Study Guides/Support Materials

Yes, they were provided by the artist.

Additional Comments

Andy Wasserman's program is quite unique. The performance is well balanced in terms of the educational and entertainment components.