Grades: Pre-K-12
Audience Size: 500 Length of Performance: 45-60 minutes
Setup Time: 30 minutes Teardown Time: 30 minutes
This performance supports the following NYS Learning Standards:
- Standard 2: Music (Knowing and Using Arts Materials and Resources)
- Standard 3: Music (Responding to and Analyzing Works of Art)
- Standard 4: Music and Visual Arts (Understanding the Cultural Dimensions and Contribution of The Arts)
Special Equipment: PA system and three tables
Brief Description:
Didgeridoo Down Under is a unique show that combines Australian music, culture, art, science, literacy development, comedy, character building, anti-bullying and audience participation. The didgeridoo, usually a hollowed-out tree trunk, has been played by Aboriginal Australians for at least 1,500 years, and is known for its otherworldly sound. But DDU is much more than music. It’s interactive, educational, motivational and highly entertaining ... a one-of-a-kind "edu-tainment" experience for all ages!
We specialize in weaving cultural arts, cross-curriculum and character building into our programs. We use an assortment of exotic didgeridoos, percussion instruments, puppets, pictures, artwork, maps, globes, motivational signs and even a vocabulary list to enhance the experience.
DDU supports The Dignity Act and state and national education standards. A study guide is provided for pre- and post-performance lesson plans.
DDU Mission:
- promote tolerance and respect for all people and cultures
- ignite excitement about reading and learning
- further appreciation of world music and art
- encourage environmental protection
- expand students' vocabulary
- help end bullying in schools
- deliver superb fun!
Since 2003, we have presented more than 4,500 shows and workshops at schools and other venues throughout New York and the U.S.
Categories: Art, Historical Portrayals/Social Studies, Multicultural, Puppetry, Science, Storytelling, Wellness/Life Skills/Bully Prevention/Character Education
Artist Cost:
$1,000 - 1 show
$1,500 - 2 shows (same day)
$1,800 - 3 shows (same day)
$2,100 - 4 shows (same day)
$2,400 - 5 shows (same day)