
Innovative and Interactive school workshops for
primary school children
OUT OF THIS
WORLD
A fun show that entertains
and educates through catchy songs, stories, actions and
percussion
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History
and heritage
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Rare and
endangered animals
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Caring
for our precious water
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Noongar
place names and their meanings
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Horses -
World War 1
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Planet
earth from space
Age
Suitability: 5 to 12 years of age
Concert
Length: 60 mins
Carmel is
an experienced children's performer and award winning
songwriter.
Through her music she
tells stories about Australia's people and places, unique
wildlife and care for planet earth.
Joining
Carmel is much sort after percussionist and performer
Lindsay Evans. He
has played in bands in W.A. and overseas, radio and
television, recorded and taught drums, percussion and guitar
in primary and high schools for many years.
Together they bring action,
participation, jamming, rhythm, interaction and fun to a
show that is both entertaining and educational.
Many areas of curriculum are
covered in 'Out of This World' Show
including Society and
Environment, History, Arts, Health, Language other than
English.
Through her songs and stories
Carmel teaches about Australia’s wonderful
heritage, unique environment, precious resources and native
wildlife.
Carmel produced the CD
‘Precious Water’
for
the Western Australian Water Corporation’s
‘Waterwise’
schools
program. The songs include
Water
More Precious Than Gold
which is used widely in schools
and her songs are included in their four topic booklets.
She also
wrote and produced the music for a literacy program called
‘Let’s Begin’,
an educational resource for 4 to 5 year
olds.
The emphasis in the shows is on
FUN and Carmel
encourages lots of audience interaction. Through her songs she
reminds us that there is so much that we can learn from each
other.
Carmel believes that music is a powerful tool in
educating young people. It can also help to break down
barriers.
Carmel
also teaches guitar, piano and singing and performance skills.
To learn
more about Teacher's Manual and CD's click
Listen to
audio clips
Out of This World
Water in Our Lives
Goodbye
Beethoven
We Don't Smoke
Horses Coming Home
Happy Birthday Dear Lord
YOU ARE SPECIAL
This workshop is especially
suitable for children with physical and intellectual
disabilities.
Recently Carmel has been entertaining children
with special needs at main stream schools. These shows have
been well received and she often includes her dog ‘Poppy’ in
these performances.
Provides
enjoyment and fun. Action songs,
movement, caring for animals, hands on involvement
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Songs and dances include -
'Numbat', Bob the Kelpie, Birdie Dance, Hokey, Pokey.
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Focuses on children's
talents.
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'Poppy' the dog
demonstrates her talents with hurdle jumping, beach balls,
hoops and being very friendly (All activities suitable for
indoors)
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Appreciating our
environment
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Percussion instruments for
children to play
Duration: 45 minutes
'You are Special'is
full
of
music and movement with the added attraction of ‘Poppy’ the
performing pooch. Children are a part of the action at all
times.