Feedback from shows

From Margaret Dusz, Staff member, St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Albany, W.A.

I am writing to convey my absolute joy at having been present at Carmel's show.  It was interesting, informative, entertaining and packed with activities that involved the children to the maximum.  The music was lively yet full of interesting information about our country and heritage and had the children totally engrossed and eager to be a part of it at all times.

From Jenny Jones, Music Specialist, Mt. Lockyer Primary School, Albany, W.A.

The staff and children who attended the workshop found the performance highly informative, relevant and enjoyable.  The song ‘Horses Coming Home’ was a particular favourite and it was great for the children to see their own local history made into a song of such quality.

From Jane Beer, youth services librarian Cambridge Library, Book week

Excellent Performance, thoroughly enjoyed it.

From SAM  at Kojonup Primary School

This morning we wet to the show.

Her name was Carmel and she sang songs.  I sang along and Mikka had a numbat on his head.  I laughed so much I almost died. 

From ALISON - Teacher Kojonup Primary

Thank you for your joyful "Up down South" show.  The children enthusiastically joined-in and learnt many of the words and actions.  Little (Carmel-copied) performances in the playground showed hos well the show captured the children's imaginations. 

Innovative and Interactive school workshops for 

primary school children  

 

Age Suitability: 5 to 11 years of age

Concert Length: 60 mins

 

Links to Curriculum Framework

 

Society & Environment

 

• Culture

• Resources

• Active Citizenship

• Values

 

The Arts / Music

 

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 Water in Our Lives which was a finalist in the ‘Children’s Song of the Year’ at 2004 Tamworth Country Music Awards.  Carmel teaches guitar, piano and singing and performance skills.

 

Carmel wrote and produced the music for a literacy program called ‘Let’s Begin’ 1 an educational resource for 4 to 5 year olds.

 

Through her songs and stories Carmel teaches about Australia’s wonderful heritage, unique environment, precious resources and native wildlife.

 

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.

 

        UP, DOWN SOUTH

 

This workshop focuses on southwest Western Australia, the Noongar culture, unique environment, resources and native wildlife and includes:

• Noongar place names and their meanings.

• Native wildlife / Fun songs and actions / Percussion instruments

• Noongar place names and meanings.  

• Early European Settlement in W.A. 

• Out of this World 'planet earth's fragile atmosphere

• Anzac Day - 10th Light Horse Brigade

         Duration:  60 minutes

 

PRECIOUS WATER

 

Australia is the driest inhabited continent on earth.  In this show we look at ways that we can work together to look after our environment.  Songs include:

• Water More Precious than Gold

• Water Cycle Song

• Water in our Lives"

• C.Y. O'Connor I wish you were here.

          Duration:  60 minutes

 

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

• Songs and dances include - 'Numbat', Bob the Kelpie, Birdie Dance, Hokey, Pokey.

• Focuses on children's talents.

• 'Poppy' the dog demonstrates her talents with hurdle jumping, beach balls, hoops and being very friendly (All activities suitable for indoors)

• Appreciating our environment

• 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.