School Residencies
Chautauqua’s School Residencies programs provide arts integrated learning opportunities that address key areas of student need, especially in the post-COVID era. This programming has been designed to be inclusive of multiple learning styles and levels of ability, accessible to learners at all levels in the classroom.
This program was originally developed for self-contained, special education classrooms to meet the strong need for arts education learning opportunities for these students. While this program prioritizes serving this population, it is also appropriate for students in mainstreamed classrooms at the developmental levels listed below.
Each program is designed as a 10-week residency, with each class meeting for 30 minutes per week.
This program may be funded in part by schools through the Erie 2 BOCES Arts in Education Co-Ser program. Contact Suzanne Fassett-Wright at sfassettwright@chq.org for fee structure details.
There are still a few slots left for Residency Cycle 2, which begins in late January. If your school would be interested in joining this program, please contact Suzanne Fassett-Wright at sfassettwright@chq.org.
Contact Information
Suzanne Fassett-Wright
Director of Arts Education
716-357-6421
sfassettwright@chq.org
“Feelin’ the Beat”
This program integrates social emotional learning and musical skill development through drumming. Students drum, learning the elements of music while developing their ability to take turns, lead and follow, identify and express emotions and collaborate with peers towards a common goal. More advanced classes additionally develop music improvisation skills and a knowledge of some basic hand drumming beats.