Al Simmons Sounds Crazy: The Science of Music    Manitoba

 

All ages
Music, science
Study Guide

“For those in search of the truly zany, the undisputed king is Al Simmons.”
–Macleans Magazine

“Incredible, Al Simmons just taught the entire music and sound science curriculum in an hour and the students just soaked it all up.”  —Gerzinus Hoekstra, Ontario Arts Education

He's a musician! He's an inventor! He's a nut!

Creative genius and wizard of one-liners, Al Simmons is a lightning bolt of lunacy. In "Sounds Crazy: The Science of Music" the principles of sound waves, vibrations, resonance, and pitch are clearly explained as Al coaxes music out of garden hoses, plastic bottles, and even a turkey baster! This frequent visitor to Sesame Street is one of Canada’s greatest contributions to children's entertainment.

www.alsimmons.com

  

Mathemagic”  Starring Bradley Fields    USA

All ages
Curriculum: Math, Science
Study Guide

Bradley Fields uses a “discovery approach”, along with costumes, music, visuals and audience participation to connects with kids of different ages, abilities and learning styles. 

Internationally celebrated magician Bradley Fields captivates the audience with his famous magic illusions, and then teaches the secrets behind some startling math tricks. Using a "discovery approach," along with costumes, music, visuals and audience participation, Bradley Fields connects with kids of different ages, abilities and learning styles. Students leave the theater with self-confidence and a renewed sense of wonder.

Fantastic! What a wonderful way to motivate students for math!
  – Math Consultant, Brentwood, NY

MatheMagic! is an exciting show specifically designed for school audiences. Math specialists, teachers, principals (and kids!) have given it the highest praise for combining world-class entertainment with strong educational content.

www.mathemagic.com

    

Tillers Folly” Stirring Up Ghosts    British Columbia

All ages
Curriculum: social studies, music, history
Study Guide

For over a decade, Tiller’s Folly has been captivating audiences with their music, stories and smoking live shows. From the dynamic vocals, driving acoustic guitar and classic song writing of Bruce Coughlan, through the wild, virtuoso layers of creative color added by award-winning multi-instrumentalist, Nolan Murray, to the solid driving foundation laid down by bassist and vocalist, Laurence Knight, Tiller's Folly is a high-energy acoustic roots music experience like no other. 

Tiller's Folly performs songs about the Pacific region, its colourful history and people. Many of these songs are becoming true Northwest classics - stories about the dynamic characters and historical events that have shaped the Pacific Northwest.

www.tillersfolly.com

  

Faustwork Mask Theatre”  -“The Mask Messenger”   Ontario
 
All Ages
Curriculum: language, multiculturalism, Art, ESL
Study Guide

The Mask Messenger is a series of vignettes ranging from comic to bizarre to poignant. Body language, psychological insight, and humor are the driving forces that captivate audiences. Learn about the uses of masks in cultures throughout the world as a variety of characters spring to life creating distortions that baffle the eye and tickle the funny bone.

www.faustwork.com