HOLDEN & ARTS ASSOCIATES

Trailer of Public Family Concert

Trailer from student matinee engagement of

"All Around the Americas" 

Pease contact us to see an archival recording of a full length live performance.

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To listen to their music, please check out:

their Spotify and their youtube channel.

Check out their new PBS KIDS Podcast "Jamming on the Job" here!

Curriculum Connections

• Latin Music

• Musical Instruments
• Spanish language & Culture

• American Sign Language (ASL)

• Social Studies

• Geography of the Americas

• Physical activity &  kid-friendly dance moves

Student Matinees

Their student matinees are good for a broad range of preK-6th   grades, introducing musical styles and instruments along with geography , social studies, and Spanish language curriculum connections. Published by Scholastic, the company’s bilingual books -Hola, Amigo (Hello, Friend), Ten Little Birds (Diez Pajaritos), and more!- are based on the songs of the same names and connect the performances to reading and writing skills for the younger elementary ages.

Student matinee performances include 123 Andrés' favorite hit songs as well as additional themes and topics, such as:
 

Around the Americas with 123 Andrés

Andrés can’t find his friend Juana, and our only clue is that she’s somewhere in the Americas.  Travel with song and dance through a lesson in geography that incorporates an introduction to a variety of musical instruments as well as Latin language, culture and music.

Actívate

A new show based on 123 Andrés’ most recent album with songs to inspire audiences to get moving! 123 Andrés’ dance moves, humor, and singable tunes invite kids to sing and dance - and get the adults onto their feet, too!

Andrés and Christina are seasoned, energetic performers and native-Spanish speakers. They can provide artist residencies, as well as songwriting and other creativity workshops for students. They can also offer professional development for educators and family workshops. Please contact us to discuss what this kind of outreach could look like for your community.

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Their performances are available as a “sensory friendly” or “relaxed” performances if arranged with the company in advance and with specific direction as to what adjustments are necessary for your venue.

Minimum Technical Requirements

For Duet Shows:

• Load In Time: 1 hour

• Crew Needs: 1 Sound Engineer/Audio Tech

• Min. Stage Size: 10x10

• Sound: overheard mics, monitors, PA system

• Projector/Video Screen for visuals

• Load Out Time: 30 mins

For Full Band:

• Load In Time: 1 hour

• Crew Needs: 1 Sound Engineer/Audio Tech

• Min Stage Size: 20 x 20

• Sound: 2 overhead mics, kick drum mic, PA system, 4 wedge monitors

• Projector/Video Screen for visuals

• Load Out Time: 1 hour

Critical Acclaim

Awards

2024 - We Grow Together, GRAMMY WINNER for Best Children's Album

2021 - Actívate, GRAMMY nominee for Best Children’s Album

2019- Latin Grammy nominee for Best Children’s Album for Canta las Letras.

2016- WON  the Latin Grammy  for Best Children’s Album for Arriba Abajo
2015-  Latin Grammy nominee for Best Children’s Album in 2015, for
¡Uno, Dos, Tres con Andrés! 

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Arriba Abajo also won the Parent’s Choice Gold Award, and was named a
Notable Children’s Recording by the American Library Association. 

Cantra las Letras won Parent’s Choice Silver Award.

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Press & Presenter Feedback

“A rockstar for little language learners” – Billboard

“…will delight kids – and their parents, too… 123 Andrés are on the rise — ever since they won a Latin Grammy in 2016 for their album ‘Arriba Abajo,’ they’re increasingly booked all over the country.” – Washington Post

“It was wonderful hosting 123 Andrés at Carolina Theatre of Durham. Thank you for being so amazing on stage and off. We really appreciated your willingness to add an additional show and your communication was excellent, every step of the way. Our audiences loved how you made yourselves accessible, interacting with students and families during and after the performances. You seamlessly created a very special music and language learning environment - sharing, and encouraging fun, diversity, inclusiveness, and so much joy! We look forward to you returning soon! - Shana Adams, The Caroline Theater in Durham, NC.

"The families loved it! Two thirds [of the audience] was new to Flushing Town Hall. It’s great to have new audiences have such a positive experience at FTH”. – Gabrielle M. Hamilton, Director of Education and Public Programs, Flushing Town Hall

“123 Andrés represents the ideal of what we want to achieve with every performance... artistry of the highest quality and educational value.” -- Roberta Ciuffo West Executive VP for Education and Outreach, Tennessee Performing Arts Center

“shows are noted for being high energy and 123Andrés wouldn’t have it any other way. With his trademark fedora planted firmly on his head, Salguero starts his shows with high energy and doesn’t let it down for the whole show.” – Washington Parent
 

The assemblies were perfect!  During the assembly, our students who speak Spanish were extremely excited to see bilingual performers.  All of the students were excited about the mention of music, dance, and language from their cultures or from their friends’ cultures.  The staff were very appreciative about the focus on different cultures and global learning. All of them said to bring them back next year! - Christina Parent, school counselor, Pine Crest Elementary (4th-6th grade)

“123 Andrés imparts the joy of language, music, and movement in a bilingual collection of songs that is storytime and classroom-friendly.” – American Library Association, Children’s Division