THE MOST POPULAR: 2-Day Workshop plus Concert
 With Mark Wood: The true leader in his field, Mark Wood will introduce your students to a whole new world of string playing and give them a life-changing experience they will NEVER forget! This program will change their perception of what their instruments are capable of and enlighten them as to how they can access and express their creativity through them. By having students participate in real-life rehearsal and performance situations, Electrify Your Strings! will help you create your very own ROCK ORCHESTRA! Mark will inspire your students with the cutting-edge methods he’s developed over the years and will have them demonstrating and applying these techniques, building a bridge to help them connect the classical and contemporary world of string playing; thereby expanding their orchestra horizons! Mark usually brings one or two electric violins for students to try out for themselves (we can even get a full quartet to you if you like!), and several will be chosen to be featured soloists in segments where, with Mark’s guidance, they can show off the skills they acquire during the event. The program culminates in a high-energy, high-octane evening concert featuring Mark performing with your students! Your whole community will be “electrified!”
Additional topics may include segments on the art of improvisation for acoustic and electric strings, discussions of musical ideas and performance techniques, and if time permits may also include a composition portion in which the students can apply what they learn to create their own piece of music.
Prior to his visit, Mark will supply your school with enough material for the entire concert, including full score and all parts, which would be incorporated into your existing curriculum to prepare for the visit.
The program culminates in an evening concert extravaganza featuring your students performing alongside Mark! Students chosen during the course of the 2-day program will join him front and center for featured segments during the evening concert.
 With Bridgid Bibbens: Bridgid is the newest star of EYS! Fully trained in Mark’s methods and techniques, Bridgid brings her own unique style and energy to the program that will have your students jumping out of their seats! She is available to either work with Mark or conduct programs on her own. CLICK HERE to find out more about Bridgid!
 With vocalist Laura Kaye: “Electrify Your Singers!’ by adding vocalist LAURA KAYE, & including drummer ELIJAH WOOD – Mark, Laura, and Elijah were recently featured on NBC-TV’s “The Today Show” working with a lucky school in Cincinnati, OH. By bringing in all 3, you can have the same experience they did!
Adding a vocal component to your EYS experience brings the level of excitement through the ROOF! Include your school’s choir by bringing in Laura Kaye (who has worked with artists such as Lenny Kravitz, James Brown, Aretha Franklin, Mark Wood, and more), and she will prepare them for the event! She will empower and embrace all the singers; choose soloists to be featured in the concert; coach them in performance techniques, stage presence, the art of “rock and roll choir singing,” and improvisational tips and tricks. CLICK HERE to find out more about Laura!
As an added bonus, when you book both Mark and Laura, their son Elijah Wood is available to participate as the drummer. (There is no additional fee for Elijah; however, you would be responsible for travel expenses.)
With THE MARK WOOD EXPERIENCE: This is Mark’s amazing touring band and includes vocalist Laura Kaye, as well as drummer Elijah Wood, guitarist Jon Bivona, bassist Paul Ranieri, and keyboard player Matt Vanacoro. Each member of the band is available to work with their student counterparts in a master-class type of setting; and is the EYS Experience at its BIGGEST and BEST! Visit our ABOUT page to find out more about the individual members of The Mark Wood Experience.
1-Day Workshop Plus Concert
 PLEASE NOTE: This program can only be booked if Mark is already visiting other schools in your area. Email or call for more info.
Option 1 – Workshop plus evening concert:
This is a condensed version of the 2-day workshop plus concert described above. The focus of the day would shift to a more rehearsal-oriented approach in preparation for the evening concert but would still include instruction in the key components such as improvisation and performance techniques.
Option 2 – Workshop only:
If you would prefer a 1-day event without a concert, this workshop can serve as a starting point from which we can determine what topics your students respond to and would help shape the curriculum of future visits. Topics explored would be similar to those described above and it may include a short live presentation from Mark to your students to “fire them up!”
Performance/assembly
PLEASE NOTE: This program can only be booked if Mark is already visiting your school for a more in-depth program OR if you are located within a reasonable driving distance from our location.
This inspiring event will surely have Mark Wood “electrifying” your students and administration alike with a powerful solo performance (with backing tracks) on his 7-string fretted Viper electric violin. The presentation includes riveting discussions about the importance of expressing oneself through music and art, improvisational techniques, and much more, and will engage students of every level. A question and answer period follows. This is a perfect way to introduce your entire school to the benefits of bringing Mark in to work with you and your students, and is sure to whet everyone’s appetite for more!
Special Instrument Purchase
To enhance the ongoing nature of this program and to truly create an ELECTRIC ORCHESTRA of your very own, our suggestion would be for your school to purchase an assortment of electric violins, violas, and/or cellos from our parent company Wood Violins, which offers special educator discounts.
We have many authorized dealers throughout the US and Canada who can help you with this OR you may contact us directly for more details!
IF YOU DECIDE TO GO WITH THE CONCERT OPTION, HERE ARE A FEW THINGS YOU MAY WANT TO CONSIDER…
Create an all-inclusive program with the participation of your school’s choir and other elements of your music department!
- Add a vocal component to your concert experience by choosing material that features lead and background vocals. Vocalist Laura Kaye (who has worked with artists such as Lenny Kravitz, James Brown, Aretha Franklin, Mark Wood, and more) will work with your choir to prepare them for the event and choose soloists to be featured in the concert!
- Bring in The Mark Wood Experience (Mark’s touring band) to perform with your group and give master classes to students who play guitar, bass, drums and keyboards!
- If The Mark Wood Experience is involved, invite students who play guitar, bass, drums, and keyboards to participate in the concert, right alongside members of the band!
- Capitalize on the fund-raising aspect of this concert by selling tickets to this high profile event!
- To further your fund-raising efforts moving forward, record the concert and sell DVDs, CDs, and commemorative photos to everyone involved so they can have a keepsake that will last a lifetime!
- Involve your entire community – parents, local businesses, and more!
BE SURE TO CONTACT US TO FIND OUT HOW TO MAKE YOUR CONCERT EXPERIENCE AS “ELECTRIFYING” AS IT CAN BE!
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** Have you booked Mark Wood and his EYS program for your school for the upcoming school year? CLICK HERE (or on photo) to download an 11×17 poster in pdf format that you can use to advertise the event!! **
(Please note: This is a hi-res pdf file and is perfect for copying! It can easily be scaled down to 8.5 x 14 – legal size paper – if need be!)
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