Susie and Phil are available to work with part or all of the primary/elementary school using music, dance and drama. We can tailor a program to suit your needs, from one day to several days. May culminate in performances.

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Music workshops with the students

In this fun, value packed program, students will participate through song, body percussion, movement and dance leading to improvisation. Students will also play a variety of percussion instruments. This features Susie on keyboards, percussion and vocals and Phil on guitars, vocals and percussion.
Be razzled and dazzled with the magic of interactive music!

Special themes can include:

• Singing with classes and/or choirs
• Songwriting and composition
• Jazz, popular music and Improvisation
• Learning to live together – covering tolerance, sharing, caring, compassion etc
• Life’s a Celebration

A typical one day AIS program timetable

Option 1 – 4 x 1 hour sessions
(Approx. 60 kids in each session)

Mock timetable

9 –10 am set up PA, instruments etc in double multi purpose room or hall
10 – 11 Session 1
11 – 11.20 Morning recess
11.20 – 12.20 Session 2
12.20 - 1.00 Lunch
1.00 - 2.00 Session 3
2.00 – 2.15 Break
2.15 – 3.15 Session 4

Option 2 – 6 x 45min sessions = 4.5 hrs

8.45 – 9.30 Set up PA, instruments etc in large hall
9.30 – 10.15 Session 1
10.15 – 11.00 Session 2
11.00 – 11.30 Morning recess
11.30 – 12.15 Session 3
12.15 – 1.00 Session 4
1.00 – 2.00 Lunch
2.00 – 2.45 Session 5 - Rehearsal for all the school
2.45 – 3.30 Session 6 - Concert for students and parents

Option 3 – 4 x 50 min sessions & 2 x 1 hr sessions – 5.20 hr

9 –10 am Set up PA, instruments etc in large hall
10 – 10.50 Session 1
10.50 – 11.10 Morning recess
11.10 – 12.00 Session 2
12.00 – 12.50 Session 3
12.50 - 1.40 Lunch
1.40 - 2.30 Session 4
2.30 – 3.30 Session 5 - Rehearsal for all the students
4 – 5pm Session 6 - Concert for parents OR
7.30 – 8.30 Concert

We can have approx. 50 – 70 kids in each session, dependant on the space provided – this is of course negotiable.

Some food for thought

These programs can become the annual concert or musical for the school which combines all the areas of the arts. Costumes can be made, props and sets can be designed and students involved in music, dance and drama.

The worry of choosing suitable material, ensuring that all areas of the arts are covered, creating an educational experience for the students, including all students in the program, as well as providing an entertaining concert for the parents is all taken care of for you.
Phil and Susie can perform some of their songs involving the audience in song and dance.

Phil can also MC the performance.

This program can fulfil an arts component of the school curriculum.

Some recommendations for AIS program

1. A theme can often help focus the event and can be developed through discussions, creative writing and particularly art work to decorate the concert space.
   Possible themes could include;
   Down Under in Australia; Friendship; Dream the Dream; Music is fun, A celebration of Music etc
2. If choosing a concert - we always invite the students to do one to two massed items
3. Prior preparation to a concert

This is recommended – such as students learning the words to some of the songs and preparing simple costumes and sets for the concert liasion between the co-ordinating teacher and the artists – a varied program of songs, dances and instrumental activities is planned prior to our visit. This program together with the music and recordings are sent prior to the event.

Equipment requirements (ideal but can vary)

• PA system – including 2 speakers, 2 microphones and stands – operator if possible – particularly needed for the concert
• Well tuned piano or good quality 88 note keyboard
• Good quality and powerful CD or IPOD player
• A range of non melodic and melodic percussion instruments
• 3 large tables
• Access to power points – electrical outlets
• Name tags for all students

Please Contact us if you are interested in a program at your school