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 SAM  at Kojonup Primary School

This morning we went 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 how well the show captured the children's imaginations. 

Innovative and Interactive School workshops for primary school children  - Curriculum friendly topics

 

           OUT OF THIS WORLD IS

 a fun show that entertains and educates through catchy songs, stories, actions and percussion

• Environment & Sustainability

• Caring for our Precious Water

• Health

• Respect

• Aboriginal culture and heritage

• Anzac heritage

• Endangered animals

• Percussion Band

Age Suitability: 5 to 12 years of age

Concert Length: 55 mins

 

Carmel is an experienced children's performer and award winning songwriter.  Through her music she tells stories about Australia's people and places, unique wildlife and care for planet earth.

 

Joining Carmel is much sort after percussionist and performer Lindsay Evans.  He has played in bands in W.A. and overseas, radio and television, recorded and taught drums, percussion and guitar in primary and high schools for many years.

 

Together they bring action, participation, jamming, rhythm, interaction and fun to a show that is both entertaining and educational. 

 

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 her songs are included in their four topic booklets.  She also wrote and produced the music for a literacy program called ‘Let’s Begin’, an educational resource for 4 to 5 year olds.

 

The emphasis in the shows is on FUN  and Carmel and Lindsay encourage lots of audience interaction.  Through their songs and stories they  remind us that there is so much that we can learn from each other.

 

The Westcoast Songfest involves 30 primary schools and takes place in November.  This year

Carmel's fun song 'Goodbye Beethoven' is one of the songs the combined choir will perform. It is also a chance for children to learn about terms used in classical music.

 

Carmel believes that music is a powerful tool in educating young people. It can also help to break down barriers.  

 

Carmel also teaches guitar, piano and singing and performance skills. 

 

Listen to audio clips Out of This World   Water in Our Lives   Goodbye Beethoven  We Don't Smoke   Horses Coming Home

Happy Birthday Dear Lord  Numbat  Up Down South

 

 

 

 

 

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.