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photos by Shery Christopher
Will Clipman has conducted over one hundred full-length
Artist-in-Residence programs in elementary, middle, and high schools
throughout Arizona and nationally. He has been a Roster Artist-in-Residence
with the Arizona Commission on the Arts since 1980, and a Roster
Performing Artist with Young Audiences since 1989. He also works
as a freelance arts educator in a variety of settings, from community
colleges, libraries, and art galleries to senior centers, juvenile
and adult correctional centers, and hospitals. Will's philosophy
is that we are all potential artists by virtue of our natural
human creativity, and that the arts educator's role is to facilitate
the expression of that universal gift in an interdisciplinary,
multiple-intelligence approach that empowers every participant
to succeed on his/ her own terms. His educational programs include:
MYTHS & MASKS
 A
hands-on, visual arts-intensive sequence of workshops, in which
participants make plaster bandage "lifecasts" of their faces,
write "'mythic persona poems" in the voices of imaginary characters,
paint their masks and decorate them with 3-D objects, and star
in a community showcase performance of their finished artwork
and poetry.
THE SOLAR SYSTEM OF
POETRY
A hands-on, language-intensive sequence of workshops,
in which participants master the "nine planets"' of poetic composition,
produce at least one original poem of their own based on guided
writing exercises, and have the opportunity to publish an anthology
of their work as well as showcase it in a coffeehouse-style reading.
RHYTHM-THE LANGUAGE
OF THE HEART
A hands-on, music-intensive series of workshops,
in which participants experiment with Will's "science of sound"'
toys and play his vast arsenal of world percussion instruments
as they explore the concepts of pattern recognition, rhythmic
entrainment, polyrhythm and musical composition, culminating in
a showcase performance of their very own "Planetary Players" Percussion
Ensemble.
Will is also an expert at designing custom workshops,
lecture-demonstrations, and full-length residencies to fit the
needs of any sponsor!
Comments From Students, Teachers, and Sponsors:
"You are a great teacher. You are very calm and helpful. You
are very artistic and talented. You are a wonderful person. You
are a great inventor. You are cool and unique. I think you are
a very cheerful and awesome person."'
Alexa Andrade, 5th Grader
"Thank you a thousand times over for your guidance-you have been
such an inspiration!"
Amy Smith, Teacher
"You do an amazing job promoting the very best from those
around you. You are appreciated!"
Tacy Ashby, Principal
"I watched your magic at Bear Canyon two and a half years
ago, so I know how powerful and beautiful your presentation is.
I thank you for sharing your message of common humanity and your
amazing talent with our kids and parents."
Kate Reeve, Librarian
"Thank you again for your service! You have personally helped
give the gift of music and an enriching cultural experience that
will have a deep educational impact."
Jason L. Metcalfe, Fine Arts Coordinator
"Your program was entertaining and at the same time gave us wonderful
messages about universal harmony, respect and appreciation."
Frank de la Cruz, Afterschool Programmer
"Thank you so much for coming to La. Frontera Day Program to
share your wonderful talent and creative music with our folks.
It's great to feel the enthusiasm you generate in our clients.
Your music is such a precious gift."
Anne G. Levy, Adult Mental Health Specialist
"Thank you, Will, for bringing your healing ministry to us at
Council House. The energy you extended was needed. Thank you again
for your presence here in service."
Clara Martian, Adult Assisted Living Specialist |
