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“Musicians Bernie Hickey and Katy Addis have been working with and playing for children for a long time – and it shows.
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Because your program was story-driven, the students have retained an understanding of the content well after the performance. The content itself is broad but musical, brass-specific, and intrinsically entertaining.
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I loved everything, as did even my least musical staff. Top marks for content, presentation, passion and organisation. Thanks guys.
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"10/10 - The light hearted approach to core aspects of music appreciation were deftly presented and seemingly effortlessly performed. Fantastic!"
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The group ‘Brass Bedlam’ put on a fantastic show for year 7, and I personally, enjoyed it thoroughly! Not only did they put on a great show with all of the instruments, but with the comedy also making the show all the more interesting. Year 7 student
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Five stars. Probably the best incursion we have had at this school. Well planned with great storyline to link all elements of brass instrument playing. Thanks a million Kate and Bernie!!!
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“Loved it. loved it, loved it!!”
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“The teachers and the children thoroughly enjoyed the show, it was entertaining the whole way through. The interaction with the children was fantastic. We all learnt a lot, even me!”
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“The children loved the show. They were engaged for the whole performance.”
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10/10 - . The show provided curriculum teaching points around history, music, English and technology. The students were highly engaged in the show ….even a few weeks on they still talk about parts of the show in relation to something they are learning or thinking about
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10/10 - The students facial expressions said it all – completely delighted and engaged! I had teachers coming up to me for days after the show saying unprovoked how wonderful it was.
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Brass Bedlam is one of the best incursions we’ve had at Dawul Remote Community School and it is certainly excellent value for money.
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10/10 – Fantastic. All students were engaged and interested. Many staff members approached me after the show and said that both they and their students thought it was fantastic.
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We see a number of performances; this was exceptional in that it also provides ideas for the classroom.
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10/10 Never a flat moment in the whole show. Balanced mixture of learning and laugh out loud entertainment!
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“Your show supported our music program beautifully. It was fabulous.”
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“I loved the show and the kids’ feedback was amazing. It was wonderful value for money.”
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Brass Bedlam
Brass Bedlam are a Melbourne based duo of professional trumpeters Katy Addis and Bernie Hickey.
School Incursions
Brass Bedlam offer two schools’ shows. “The Marvellous Musical Tour” is suitable for P-7 and for as little as $3 per student, this has to be the best value incursion around. This hilarious one hour show romps through time and space taking your students on a musical journey around the world, travelling through different countries and exploring thousands of years of musical and cultural history.
From Moscow to Mexico, from Star Wars to the Simpsons, from cow horns to cornets, this musical journey will leave your students (and teachers!) inspired and delighted.
Brass Bedlam’s secondary show is suitable for years 5-9 and focuses on the amazing things that brass instruments are capable of, with the aim of recruiting more brass players for your music program. For more information click here...
Festivals
Brass Bedlam offer a kids’ show designed for festivals. “Play That Junky Music!” featured at the 2012 Melbourne International Comedy Festival to the delight of audiences of all ages. Click here for more information about our Festivals show...
“Play That Junky Music! bridges the generation gap, bringing smiles and laughter to faces of every audience member, regardless of age.” Stars: ★★★★ Herald Sun