The Groovenomad (years p-12)

Please find different formats for ELC, Primary and High School below

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"Well done! Your presentation -The Groovenomad Show- was truely amazing and very much related to the Australian Curriculum from a creative perspective. All students were thoroughly engaged and enthusiastically participating for the entire performance.
-Trent Shane, principle Kin Kin State School

"Students were engaged from the very beginning as were the teachers. Message of ‘acceptance of others’ was very well delivered and clearly understood. Mastery of a diverse variety of instruments was awesome, introduced with stories and good flow"
-Chevallum State School

Khygy “The Groovenomad “ is a multi-instrumentalist with a passion for World Music and Transcultural Integration. As an importer/promoter for Indigenous Artists he got introduced to traditional and contemporary Didgeridoo play and he plays the instrument with the support and blessings of his Indigenous Australian relations. He left his homeland The Netherlands and for 10 years lived as a travelling musician in more than 25 countries, before becoming an Australian resident. Through music and sharing story/culture, he engaged and built meaningful relationships with people from a great variety of ethnic backgrounds. He has a rich experience performing as a solo artist, session/guest musician, with dance groups, theater, visual arts projects, DJs and more.
In this unique school incursion he blends personal and cultural Stories with traditional, innovative and electronic instruments from around the Globe. He shares the richness, beauty and power of embracing cultural diversity and its importance in establishing a progressive global community.

THE PERFORMANCE FOR PRIMARY SCHOOLS
P-6 (60 Min / Mixed Groups Preferred / Large Groups Possible).

Sounds and stories of past and present promote social sustainability as the future.

The Groovenomad captivates his audience with a dynamic and fast paced performance.

The students are introduced to a variety of Instruments, Music Technology and Progressive Social Concepts, mesmerizing music, enchanting stories and a lot of amusing & explanatory student participation take the students on journey through the World of the Groovenomad: : A beautiful place of Infinite Creativity, Cultural Diversity and full of Opportunity. The students are invited to trust themselves and the world in which they live and to engage with an open curious mind and a positive respectful attitude.

The show strikes a beautiful balance between education and fun, calm and crazy. Great crowd control and tight coordination allow for a finale that allows the whole school to participate.

Up to 15 students will participate on stage during the show to connect and play with traditional, electronic and recycled-material instruments.

ACARA: The 3 cross-curriculum priorities, ACARA’s general capabilities: Critical and creative thinking; Personal and social capability; Ethical understanding and Intercultural understanding, Music, Drama.

SUITABILITY: Years P - 6
DURATION: 60 minutes
TEACHERS NOTES: Teachers Notes provided
REQUIREMENTS: Access to power, 3 x 3m performance space, small or medium size table


THE PERFORMANCE FOR HIGH SCHOOL
Years 7-12 (60-70 Min / Mixed Groups or Separate Years)

Sounds and stories of past and present promote social sustainability as the future.

The students are introduced to a variety of instruments and music technology. Progressive social concepts, often rooted in Traditional Ways, are presented in a way that relates to challenges faced by teenagers.

The Groovenomad captivates his audience by alternating mesmerizing music, connecting stories and student participation. Throughout the show there will be opportunity for students to engage in a mutual creative process while receiving explanatory information about the Instruments, their Cultural background and the Technology used. There is opportunity to handle traditional, recycled material and digital instruments and be part of some “jamming”.

In this way The Groovenomad takes the students on a journey into his world: A beautiful place of infinite creativity, cultural diversity and full of opportunity. The students are invited to trust themselves and the world in which they live and to engage with an open curious mind and a positive respectful attitude.

ACARA: The 3 cross-curriculum priorities, Music, ACARA’s general capabilities: Critical and creative thinking; Personal and social capability; Ethical understanding and Intercultural understanding.

SUITABILITY: Years 7-12
DURATION: 60 minutes
TEACHERS NOTES: Teachers Notes provided
REQUIREMENTS: Access to power, 3 x 3m performance space, small or medium size table



THE PERFORMANCE FOR PRE SCHOOLS
Early Learning Centres/Pre-school (aimed at 3-5 years but younger ones welcome to join in)

For our youngest ones the message of The Groovenomad is shared as a 40 minute long mesmerizing musical story. The children and teachers are taken on a captivating and dynamic journey, while being introduced to a great variety of cultures and instruments they experience the story of The Groovenomad’s long journey to “find his own song”.

The performance alternates constantly between listening to delightful sounds or the enchanting story and active fun engagement for all.

The Groovenomad’s playful nature, story and how he works with sound show how he sees the world: A beautiful place of infinite creativity and diversity and full of opportunity, a place which inspires curiosity and a longing to engage in a positive and respectful manner.

LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Social Development (Secure, respectful and reciprocal relationships/respect for diversity); Music; Physical Development/Dance.

SUITABILITY: Kindergarten / Childcare 3+ (younger kids welcome under guidance)
DURATION: 40 minutes
REQUIREMENTS: 3m x 3m area required and access to power









More Reviews

"Very entertaining performer.The opportunity to see and hear a wide range instruments from different cultures was a real treat. It was wonderful to hear the stories behind the instruments and music. Good interaction with the audience, very timely themes"
-Wilston State School

"The show was fantastic. Students and staff were fixated on performance. Even the preppies stayed engaged and maintained behaviour, with the show being one full hour of laughs, music and student engagement. The Groovenomad knows how to capture an audience
-Pam Stewart Kin Kin State school

The children were all amazed and fixated on watching the show at all times. The attending parents commented how great the show was and that it was worth bringing their children to see it. This show gets 10 out of 10.
-Cherry bridge Station Early Learning

All children were engaged and exited too participate. They were attentive and interested in all the diverse music played. I would definitely invite him again next year. Highly recommended!
-Thinking hats Early Learning Center

Show Details

Type

incursion

Year Level Suitability

Kinder to 10-12

Curriculum area

The Arts - Dance, The Arts - Drama, The Arts - Music, History, Geography , Languages , Civics And Citizenship

Themes

Primary/High School: The 3 Cross-curriculum Priorities, ACARA’s General Capabilities: Critical And Creative Thinking; Personal And Social Capability; Ethical Understanding And Intercultural Understanding, Music, Drama. Early Learning:Social Development (Secure, Respectful And Reciprocal Relationships/respect For Diversity); Music; Physical Development/Dance.

Artform

Drama, Live Music, Workshop

Duration

Primary/High school 60 minutes. Early learning centres/Day care 40 minutes.

Cost

Primary/High School: COST PER STUDENT: $4.00 MIN PER SESSION: $520.- (If less then 130 Students) Early Learning/ Day Care Centers FLAT RATE $ 350.- For very small schools/centers and special needs education concessions may be available

School Term:
Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4

Availability

Available in South East Queensland & Wide Bay Burnett regions (QLD) and Northern Rivers (NSW).

From 14-03-2017 till 24-03-2017 the show is available in Sydney/Newcastle/Central-Coast areas

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