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MUSICAL CIRCUITS

Learn how to create a unique musical instrument using Makey Makey™ an electronic invention tool and toy that allows students to connect everyday objects to computer programs.

Neon Glow Art! (All Levels)

Residency ; Workshop

Explore the creative possibilities of neon art in this fun program! Students will manipulate neon lights and/or neon paint to create one-of-a-kind displays for their school. Lights can be formed into words, one-line drawings and collaborative, glowing class murals! The science behind neon lights and/or fluorescent paint can be woven into the program for a science focus.

Protect the Planet: Earth Science & Ecological Entertainment!

Assembly/Performance

Join us on an epic musical, theatrical and scientific adventure, from the birth of the universe to the age of dinosaurs to the modern world. Multi-talented performer Rob Thomas will weave didgeridoo / world music, a theatrical performance and awe-inspiring projector visuals into a captivating and interactive program. Students will learn how the air we breathe was created; they’ll marvel at prehistoric creatures roaming primordial landscapes; they’ll explore a mysterious underground plant communication network; they’ll observe interactions between different animal species; and perhaps most importantly, they’ll learn how to protect our beautiful and beloved Earth. But this program is much more than science. Throughout the show, Rob will perform world-fusion music with his vast collection of unique didgeridoos and various percussion instruments. The didgeridoo has been played by Australian Aboriginal people for at least 1500 years. Rob plays a modern style, mixing fast-paced rhythms with relaxing soundscapes and organic sound effects. Some students will be invited on stage to play clap sticks during one of Rob’s musical pieces. During a section on the Industrial Revolution, Rob will perform as character from that period (including top hat and accurate clothing). This show is interactive, educational, motivational and highly entertaining! Rob Thomas has performed at hundreds of schools, libraries, festivals and other venues over the past 20 years. He also has recorded several CDs and has produced music for numerous films, including the IMAX movie Sacred Planet. More info about our school programs is available at www.didgedownunder.com. Please view our promo videos at www.didgedownunder.com/gallery.

Sound of Science

Assembly/Performance

Zak Morgan’s science show is designed generate excitement about science and encourage children to think about how we all use science in our daily lives. Zak’s original science songs are interactive and full of his trademark wit and wordplay. Zak points out all of the ways he uses science in his show, from sound waves, to electricity, to magnetism. Students will see electrons in action with Zak’s hilarious Van de Graaff ball and Plasma Globe demonstrations and watch Zak change the pitch a sound wave simply by bending his musical saw. And as in all Zak Morgan’s shows, children will be encouraged to be kind, curious and confident in this fun and memorable introduction to the science of sound.

Surreal Digital Collages (Grades 6-12)

Professional Development ; Residency ; Workshop

Students will enjoy learning how to create beautifully layered digital works of art on their phones or school iPads using free apps. This program can be themed or students can let their creativity run freely! Final works can be placed together in a shareable slideshow or printed for an exhibition at your school. For schools who have access to Photoshop, the program can be focused specifically on Photoshop processes. ASC Community Goals: Professional Development, Middle School Transition, High School Graduation

The Circus King (Reading Language Arts)

Out-of-School-Time

“The Circus King” (Reading & Language Arts) A young boy is lost at sea and found by a baboon on a far away island. He is raised by a circus of misfits. The audience and cast of characters help the boy overcome personal challenges and discover his destiny. With a little magic, characters come right out of the screen as puppets! There is Ella the elephant with bad allergies. There’s a lazy lion with curlers in his hair and crossed eyed acrobats swinging through the air. The show combines hilarious puppets, beautiful animation, spellbinding magic, wonderful music with tremendous audience interaction. The set has big screen animation, lots of magical props and musical instruments. There is a digital companion book that the teachers can download and read to the students before the show. The students test out on grammar, reading comprehension and spelling. For ages: Pre-K – 5th Grade Duration: 50 Minutes (Shorter versions of the show are available.) Setup: 30 minutes to 1 and 1/2 hours depending upon site. Tech Requirements: Two Chairs, One Table 6’X2′ and one Electrical Outlet (We bring the rest!)

The Power of Positive Murals (Grades 5-12)

Professional Development ; Residency

Let’s make a mural to enhance your school! As a class, students will develop a concept for a mural that integrates a positive quote and unique symbols. Once a design is selected, students will work collaboratively to bring it to life! This project can also be completed with school staff as a professional development and team building experience.

The Wand Of Dreams (Math Show)

Assembly/Performance ; Out-of-School-Time ; Virtual/Online Program

“The Wand Of Dreams” (A Mathematical Fairy Tale) The land of “Happily Ever After” is in big trouble. The Wand Of Dreams has been stolen and everything is falling apart! Fairy Godmother or Godfather and the audience have to round up the usual suspects to solve the mystery. Each suspect offers an interesting mathematical problem to solve as the mystery unfolds. You’ll meet a Magic Mirror with a messy cold, a Dirty Rat with some pretty shady friends, a Troll that has traffic backed up for hours, a narcoleptic Sheriff that can’t stay awake long enough to figure anything out, Five Little Piggies with some really big problems, and a Dragon that loves bacon! The show combines hilarious puppets, beautiful animation, spellbinding magic, wonderful music with tremendous audience interaction. The set has big screen animation, lots of magical props and musical instruments. This is our best show yet! Duration: 50 Minute Show For Ages: Pre-K – 5th Grade Setup: 30 minutes to 1 and 1/2 hours depending upon the performance space. Tech Requirements: One Chair, One Table 6’X2′ and one Electrical Outlet (We bring the rest!)

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