I have some of the squirmiest kids, and they were so engaged and excited! They’ll be talking about this for ages.
Karen Brisebois(Teacher), Alta Vista Public School, Ottawa.
We used the Junkyard Symphony performance as a springboard to inspire our students to create musical
instruments out of recycled materials.
Pat Ollivier (Teacher), Christie Public School, Ottawa.
This activity gave the students an opportunity to see and experience something they would not normally
see (low socio economic background + ESL).
A. Colborn (Teacher), Charles H. Hulse Public School, Ottawa.
Many volunteers were able to get involved and the whole school participated regularly in the music.
Sue McCourt (Teacher), Our lady of Fatima Catholic School, Belleville.
The Junkyard Symphony Show was an exciting and original musical presentation! We consider
ourselves ever so fortunate to have had Junkyard Symphony visit the
far "North".
Jane Austin (Teacher), Bobcaygeon Public School
Overall this was a great performance. Both the students and staff were actively engaged in
various rhythmic activities. Junkyard Jonny and Trashcan Tony
were both humorous and talented.
Heidi Robinson (Teacher), St. Thomas The Apostle Catholic School, Arnprior.
Junkyard Symphony is wonderful, engaging, interactive and well priced. They encouraged the children
to use their creative talents to make a difference in the world. We need to constantly remind children
of how important music is and encourage various forms of it.
Rita Kevin (Teacher), Parkwood Hills public school, Ottawa.
Junkyard Symphony showed excellent
management skills. They were able to keep various ages engaged visually, musically and
kinaesthetically. This activity provided ideas to further appreciate and participate in music, art,
and environmental studies.
Debbie Lewis (Teacher), St. James Catholic School.
Junkyard Symphony was awesome! They involved children and parents. I received very positive and
enthusiastic comments about the event.
Anne Marie Carroll (Teacher), St. Thomas Moore School, Ottawa.
I was amazed at the sound that came from reused materials. It could have been an expensive drum set and
would have sounded the same. As a teacher this proved to me that even without $ we can make music.
Nancy Thompson (Teacher), Queen Elizabeth School,Perth.
Junkyard Symphony is amazing! My students loved it!
M Monsebraaten (teacher), Elmdale Public School, Ottawa.
The students were glued, and entranced by Junkyard Symphony right from the start.
Dawn Exner (teacher), Mother Teresa Catholic School, Russell.
The performance was phenomenal and I would highly recommend Junkyard Symphony for any school.
Ray Westendorp (Principal), Merrickville Public School, Merrickville.
Junkyard Symphony brought music appreciation and environmental awareness to
our students and made it so much fun for us all!
Kristine Maclaren (Music Teacher), Smith's Falls High School, Smith's Falls.
The children, parents and staff really enjoyed themselves. Junkyard Symphony's entertainment helped turn a cold,
wet day into an evening of laughter. Everyone will be talking about it for some time to come.
Nancy Marshall (Director), Carelton Preschool, Ottawa.
Junkyard Symphony entertained an audience of 150 students with an eclectic array of percussive instruments and acrobatic
skill while teaching about basic music concepts and environmental awareness.
Kristine MacLaren (Music Director), SFDCI, Smiths Falls, ON.
Junkyard Symphony's workshops were a fabulous day of learning and fun, and all the students and staff appreciated it immensely.
Lisa Cuypers (Chairperson), St. Francis of Assisi School Council, Petawawa, ON.
The performers gave an outstanding presentation, one in which every child and teacher in the room was completely engaged. The hour-long presentation flew by
all too quickly, a sign of our sheer enjoyment. It was just wonderful to see those in attendance laughing,
clapping and participation in Junkyard Symphony's unique and very entertaining musical presentation and environmentally-friendly message.
Liz McGillis (Teacher), Sacred Heart Catholic School, Cornwall, ON.
Junkyard Symphony successfully kept all our audience members interested and entertained with their very high
energy performance while showing everyone that recycling is not only important but can be fun as well.
Kieran Kennedy (Principal), East Front Publisc School, Cornwall, ON.
Junkyard Symphony was able to bring the students out of their shells and willing to participate.
Everyone left with a smile.
Kristine MacLaren (Music Teacher), Smiths Falls District High School, Smiths Falls, ON.
The interaction with the students and dynamic personalities of the presenters will have a lasting impact
on the students.
Jennifer Larch (Teacher), Heritage Public School, Navan, ON.
There were a lot of '"Wow" comments and "Awesome" quotes and "Will they come back again?"
Rebecca Holly (Teacher), Holy Name School, Pembroke, ON.
This was a brilliant performance. Hilarious ways to engage students! Super!"
S Brannan (Teacher), Holy Name School, Pembroke, ON.
By combining the arts with the message of recycling, Junkyard Symphony helped me discover how easy
it is to teach curriculum itens through music and dance.
Emilee Lahey (Teacher), Pineview Public School, Pembroke, ON
By combining the arts with the message of recycling, Junkyard Symphony helped me discover how easy
it is to teach curriculum items through music and dance.
Emilee Lahey (Teacher), Pineview Public School, Pembroke, ON
Junkyard Symphony was effective in their use of non verbal communication. Their ability to maintain
a high level of student interest and participation gave the show an excellent momentum.
Anna Tripard (Teacher), Pembroke Public School, Pembroke, ON
Outstanding, Engaging!
Marisol E. Kwai (Teacher), Pinecrest Public School, Ottawa, ON
It was funny when Junkyard Symphony called up the little boy and told him to hold the cheer box.
I have to admit, it is pretty amazing the way those guys make all those instruments out of all that garbage or junk.
I like the guy that was on the rolling thing on the board juggling those water bottles that
were huge.
Rylea Rea (Student), Lady Mackenzie Public School
I am pretty impressed. Like, they rock!!! :)
Dora Alemdag (Student), Trillium Public School, Ottawa
I thought Junkyard Symphony was amazing! I loved Trashcan Tony's rhythms and drum playing and I also loved Junkyard Jonny's
humour. I am the kind of peson who always recycles and I do compposting. I think lots of the younger kids will start
recycling more because of Junkyard Symphony. They make helping the environement fun.
Kali Catterall (Student), Throndale Elementary, Pierrefonds, QC
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What an exhilerating and fun performance. The evening was
thoroughly enjoyed by all and the feedback was very positive.
Everyone loved the interaction you had with the children, the joking and teasing as
well as the upbeat rhythms of your 'percussion'. It was a great show!
Brenda Milne (Teacher), Program Co-ordinator, Carleton Place & District Chamber of Commerce.
This was a wonderful program for our son's Bar Mitzvah celebration. Adults and children
alike enjoyed the amazing participatory programme.
Sheli Braun, Community Member, Ottawa, ON
Junkyard Symphony are amazing percussionists. I couldn't believe how fantastic they were
on their "junk". I wish I could dance to a complete percussion piece of theirs live! t'is wonderful!
Barb B, Community Member, Hallvile, ON
Junkyard Symphony has a great reputaion in the community.
Devora Caytak, Community Member, Ottawa, ON
I want to thank Junkyard Symphony very much for a Fantastic Show.
Everyone enjoyed themselves right from young to old. I hope we will have
the opportunity to have them come again to Renfrew.
Nadine Duncan, Community Member, Renfrew, ON
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Performer Comments
The Trio show is absolutely Brilliant. It makes me laugh, yeah.
Sean Bridges, AKA Bike Boy, Sydney Australia
Junkyard Symphony is funny and clever. I just sat down and watched their show from beginning to end
and was entertained the whole time.
Sharon Mahoney, AKA Tallulah, Vancouver, BC
The tube tower thing is pretty impressive!
Sean McManus, Spring Action, Ottawa, ON
I love their show!
Dynamike, Peterborough, ON
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