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Performance, Workshops, Educational Resource & More!

The 'Gene Peterson Live' performance and workshops package is now available to your school!

Act now to secure this package for your school, as there are limited spaces for bookings.

McGraw Hill Education has such confidence in the educational value of this production, that they have published an entire multimedia educational resource, incorporating this show!

Do not miss this unique opportunity for your school!

What does the package include?

• 'Gene Peterson Live' performance, featuring special guests Saia Hanlon and two amazing tap-dancers
• Workshops – catering for up to 400 students
• Educational Resource - The concepts of Music for Junior Secondary, published by McGraw Hill Education!

PERFORMANCE

Witness master musician, Gene Peterson take percussion to a new level in this phenomenal rhythmic extravaganza.

Featuring special guest and percussion genius, Saia Hanlon (Stan Walker) and two incredibly talented tap-dancers.

In this exhilarating production the four artists combine astounding drumming with blistering tap-dancing and hilarious novelty acts to present a fun-filled show not to be missed. The talented rhythmatists also make music from kids toys, office equipment, junk, kitchen utensils and household items, taking audiences of all ages on a rhythmic journey exploring ‘found sound’.

With virtuosic drumming, voracious tap-dancing, and a splash of comedy, Gene Peterson Live promises to be a wonderfully entertaining celebration of rhythm!

"It's fun, ingenious and like nothing you have seen before… a unique musical event for the whole family not to be missed" - Echo

"An awesome spectacle of improvisation and musical creativity!" - Northern Star

"A stunning percussion performance" - North Coast Entertainment Industry Association

WORKSHOPS

• Body Percussion - Students will be taught by renowned percussionist Gene Peterson. In this engaging and enjoyable workshop, participants learn how to make music using just their bodies. Participants will slap, clap, click, tap and stomp out some fantastic rhythms in this hands-on exciting masterclass! An excellent exercise in musical creativity, without the price-tag of expensive instruments!

• Junk Drumming - Students will be taught by percussion master Saia Hanlon. In this insightful workshop, attendees will learn how to transform any item from the kitchen, office or junkyard, into a musical instrument! Students are encouraged to bring one item from their household, and witness it come to life in this fun-filled lesson.

• Tap-Dancing - In this energetic workshop, participants will learn choreography from two seasoned professionals. Students will be taught tap-dancing with a fresh approach focusing on the percussive element. With the fantastic combination of physical activity joined with exciting rhythms, this workshop is always popular with younger crowds. Reluctant males will not be an issue, especially with two inspiring male teachers that cater for all abilities.
  

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE

'The Concepts of Music: A Multimedia Resource for Junior Music' is an exciting new teaching tool from the author of the bestselling senior music text 'An Introduction to the Concepts of Music'.

Aimed at junior students, the package consists of a CD-ROM of graded worksheets based on the 'Gene Peterson Live' DVD. With exciting drumming, phenomenal beat-boxing and sensation tap-dancing, this unique resource is guaranteed to capture your students' interest and encourage them to examine how the concepts (elements/components) of music are applied within different genres.

Complying with syllabus requirements of music courses across Australia, each item on the DVD and its accompanying worksheet is ideally adaptable as a lesson or as a reinforcement of a topic. Also included, are digital worksheets offering Interactive Whiteboard (IWB) and eLearning options, for lessons in the modern classroom.

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For more information about the performance and workshops package, please click here.

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