Educational Activities and Entertainment
Schools, Long Term Care and Special Events
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DRUM UP SCHOOL SPIRIT - this hands-on assembly addresses BULLYING PREVENTION and CELEBRATES CULTURAL DIVERSITY. All students will play a drum in a world drum circle as they engage in activities that promote.... 1. Respecting Yourself 2. Respecting Others and 3. Respecting Property. Students will perform and create world rhythmic compositions on hand drums (unit C1 of the music curriculum). Students will be engaged and have fun throughout this memorable presentation. Teachers will receive activity sheets following the presentation that review the lessons presented. For grades 1 to 8.
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS OF THE WORLD - students will hold, explore and play musical instruments from around the world in this popular hands-on workshop. Lessons are modified for JK to 8 with links to the science, social studies (history) and music curriculum.
ABORIGINAL HISTORY THROUGH MUSIC, DANCE AND DRAMA - for JK to grade 8. This workshop satisfies A1 of the Ontario dance curriculum. Students will perform on Aboriginal drums, use the elements of dance to express emotions and themes, and learn lessons that address the social studies/history curriculum.
ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS TRAVELLING MUSEUM with Music, Dance and Drama Activities. - grade 5 students will uncover mysteries of the ancient world as they hold and explore artefacts, play ancient musical instruments, and participate in ancient games and sports. Your class will learn about Ancient China, Egypt, Rome, Greece, Maya and Mesopotamia through memorable hands-on activities. Curriculum based lessons address social studies, science, music, dance and drama.
MEDIEVAL TIMES UNIT THROUGH MUSIC,DANCE AND DRAMA - grade 4 students will hold, explore and play medieval musical instruments and try medieval dancing as they learn about the Feudal System, the Crusades, the Black Plague, the Magna Carta, as well as Entertainment, Dance, Medieval Musicians, Music, and Musical Instruments.
MUSIC, DANCE AND TRADITIONS OF WORLD CULTURES - grade 2 students will hold, explore and play musical instruments from around the world and participate in dances from diverse cultures as they learn about holiday traditions around the world. Available in French and English.
JK/SK MUSIC, DANCE AND DISCOVER - students will hold, explore, drum and strum a variety of world instruments, march in a musical parade, dance, sing and participate in other fun and educational musical activities. The facilitator concludes by playing the banjo while students sing and dance to the music. Available in French and English.
Festival and Event Entertainment
World Drum Circle - this very popular family activity begins every half hour and runs approximately 20 minutes.
Hands-on Exhibit of Musical Instrument from Around The World - this is a fun and educational activity for all ages
Strolling Minstrel - a musician dresses in period costume and performs on a period instrument
Stage Shows - our bands perform rock n roll, country, and other styles of music to suit your venue
Medieval and Rennasance Themes - entertainment and dance
Pioneer and Heritage Themes - entertainment and dance
For Long Term Care Facilities
Activity Training for Recreation Staff, Therapists and Volunteers
Community
World Drum Circle - fun and educational activity that celebrates cultural diversity for groups, parties and events.
Summer and March Break Camps
World Music Activities - half day and full day actvities that are fun and educational, campers will play drums from around the world and strum musical instruments from diverse cultures. We can include dance activities and modify the activities to address your theme.