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Junkyard Symphony's Rhythm and Recycling Workshop

Rhythm and Recycling Workshop
Workshop length: 1hr, 2hrs or 3hrs
Number of artists: 1
Leaders: Junkyard Jonny
Home base: Ottawa
Set up/tear down time: 30 minutes
Description: In the Rhythm and Recycling Workshop, participants learn the importance of rhythm in music and life. In a drum circle fashion using reused materials for percussion instruments Junkyard Symphony teaches the basics of rhythm, such as tempo, beat, dynamics, quarter notes, eight notes, half notes, whole notes as well as syncopated rhythms. Add in a cheer box and a few rhythmic games and the workshop becomes a 'Stomp' for students. The importance of recycling and the Four R's, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Rock is covered as students learn how to have fun while helping the earth.
Space needed: 30 feet long by 5 feet deep.
Ages: 6 and up
Max participants: 30
There are four themes that the workshop can focus on:
  • Rhythm in Everyday Life
  • Rhythm in Music
  • Rhythm in Sports
  • Rhythm in Recycling

    Price:
    $200/1hr, $275/2hrs, $350/3 hrs community/charity
    1hr not available, $315/2hrs, $395/3hrs schools
    $250/1hr, $350/2hrs, $400/3 hrs business/festivals
    Click here for price deals, travel costs, taxes and contract information.

    Junkyard Symphony's Rhythm and Recycling Workshop

    Junkyard Symphony's Rhythm and Recycling Workshop Gear

    Junkyard Symphony's Rhythm and Recycling Workshop Gear

    Junkyard Symphony's Rhythm and Recycling Workshop Gear

    Junkyard Symphony's Rhythm and Recycling Workshop Gear

    Junkyard Symphony's Rhythm and Recycling Workshop Gear

    Junkyard Symphony's Rhythm and Recycling Workshop Gear

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    Junkyard Symphony's Junk Pack

    Junkyard Symphony's Junk Pack

    Junkyard Symphony's Rhythm and Recycling Workshop Gear

    Junkyard Symphony's Junk Pack


  • Workshop Details

    Hour 1
    0 to 10 mins:
    Rhythm demonstration involving drumming, juggling, balancing and comedy antics.

    10 mins to 20 mins:
    Introduction of the workshop/ discussion of the definition of rhythm and how it relates to the topic at hand (Everyday life, Music, Sports or Recycling).

    20 mins to 30 mins:
    Rhythm excercises with demonstrations by volunteers/ participants use sticks to follow along and learn about beat.

    30 mins to 40 mins:
    Rhythm games/ participants use shaker drums to learn about tempo.

    40 mins to 50 mins:
    Bucket drumming/ participants drum on buckets and learn about note values.

    50 mins to 60 mins:
    Question period and solo drum presentations/ several participants ask questions about rhythm and Junkyard Symphony/ they come up and do a rythmic demonstration on the JYS drums/ summary of the workshop.


    Hour 2
    0 to 10 mins:
    Introduction to the second hour/ continued discussion of the definition of rhythm and how it relates to the topic at hand (Everyday life, Music, Sports or Recycling).

    10 mins to 20 mins:
    Rhythm excercises with demonstrations by volunteers/ participants use shaker drums to follow along and learn about rhythmic syncronization.

    20 mins to 30 mins:
    Rhythm excercises with demonstrations by volunteers/ participants use bucket drums to follow along and learn about dynamics.

    30 mins to 40 mins:
    Rhythm games/ participants use shaker drums to learn about beat and flow.

    40 mins to 50 mins:
    Bucket drumming/ participants drum on buckets and learn about rudiments.

    50 mins to 60 mins:
    Question period and solo drum presentations/ several participants ask questions about rhythm and Junkyard Symphony/ they come up and do a rythmic demonstration on the JYS drums/ summary of the second hour.


    Hour 3
    0 to 10 mins:
    Introduction to the third hour/ continued discussion of the definition of rhythm and how it relates to the topic at hand (Everyday life, Music, Sports or Recycling).

    10 mins to 20 mins:
    Rhythm excercises with demonstrations by volunteers/ participants use shaker drums to follow along and learn about the science of sound.

    20 mins to 30 mins:
    Rhythm excercises with demonstrations by volunteers/ participants use bucket drums to follow along and learn about song structure.

    30 mins to 40 mins:
    Rhythm games/ participants use shaker drums to learn about memorization.

    40 mins to 50 mins:
    Bucket drumming/ participants drum on buckets and learn about cooperation and stick passing.

    50 mins to 60 mins:
    Question period and solo drum presentations/ several participants ask questions about rhythm and Junkyard Symphony/ they come up and do a rythmic demonstration on the JYS drums/ summary of the third hour.



    Taxes
  • 13% HST will be added to the price for shows in Ontario. For shows in the rest of Canada, 5% GST will be added. There are no taxes for shows outside of Canada.

    Late Fee
  • Payment should be made on the day of performance by cheque or cash payable to Junkyard Symphony. Cheques may be mailed after the show but a $25 late fee will be added. Please mail cheques to 78 Tamblyn Cres, Ottawa, ON, K2L-3A4.

    Travel Costs
  • We charge 25 cents per km from the Ottawa, so if your show is 200km away, it will be 400km there and back and will cost $100 for travel. Each show description (above) tells whether the show is based in Ottawa, Montreal or both. We use Mapquest to calculate driving times. There will also be accomodations charges if we are required to stay overnight. Example: Travel costs from Ottawa to Kitchener, Onatrio would be $300 Gas (6 hours) and $112 hotel (average cost for one night, 2 persons) = $412 total travel costs.

    Minimum Service Charge for Distance Shows
  • If the show you desire costs less than the minimum service charge for your area (see chart below), you will have to pay the minium service charge plus travel expenses as well. Another alternative is to find other organisations in your area to partner with so that the total service charge between the organisations is at least the minimum service charge or greater. This will allow you to pay the regular price of the show, plus a discount of up to 10%. As well, all organiations can share the travel costs.

    Driving Distance from Ottawa
    0km to 200km
    200km to 350km
    350km to 800km
    800km to 1500km
    1500km+
    Minimum Service Charge
    None
    $675
    $950
    $1500
    $2000


    Cancellation Policy
  • A cut off date is set one month prior to the show. In the event of cancellation after the cutoff date , because of rain or any other reason, the client must pay half price. The client may cancel with no obligations prior to the cutoff date. In the event that Junkyard Symphony cancels before the cutoff date, Junkyard Symphony will offer the client a show of the same value at a later date for half price. In the event that Junkyard Symphony cancels at any time after the cutoff date Junkyard Symphony will offer the client a show at a later date for free. Junkyard Symphony may be forced to end outdoor shows early because of unsuitable weather. In this case the client will be offered a price reduction on a future show.

    Contract Information
  • A contract will be emailed to you to sign in order to solidify your booking. You can return in by mail or by scanning. Sorry, but we don't use fax. Please provide the following for the contract: the date, time, location and evironment of your event (indoors, outdoors, gym, hall, classroom etc.). Please also provide your contact information: name, phone number, email, cell phone. Lastly we will need the size and age of your audience.


  • Price Deals

  • The first show is full price but each additional show on the same day in the same location will be 50% off. 5% discount off the total contract for each additional day of shows up to a maximum of 20% discount.

  • If another client nearby is found to have a second show on the same day, both clients will receive a 5% discount off the show price.

  • If three or more clients book together, all clients will receive a 10% discount off the show price. The client organizing this booking will receive 10% off the price of their show for each client involved in the booking. For example, if a school can organize a tour of 10 schools, the school will have a free show. Travel cost will still be necessary for the organizing client but the cost will be split among all the clients.

  • If you are having a fundraiser or cannot afford our full price you can receive up to $100 discount -> $1 discount for every person you can get to sign up on our facebook fanpage during a 24 hour period of your choice. Ask us for more details.

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