Didgeridoo Down Under

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DIDGERIDOO DOWN UNDER is an Australia-theme presentation that combines Music, Art, Social Studies, Environmental Education, Character Building and Audience Participation. We vary our programs according to our audience members' ages (3 to ageless), the particular venue and individual school/classroom learning objectives. We use books, vocabulary lists, maps, artifacts, art work, puppets and musical instruments to enhance our presentations.

We engage the audience with a fresh perspective, delivering lessons and messages that transcend all countries, borders and peoples ...
-- promoting racial / cultural harmony, environmental protection and global awareness
-- igniting excitement about reading, writing, exploring and creating
-- furthering appreciation and knowledge of world music and indigenous art
-- expanding students' vocabulary & word comprehension
-- encouraging kindness and respect toward all living beings

Our school programs place extra emphasis on Geography, Reading & Vocabulary Development, and are accompanied by a 13-page Study Guide for planning Sunshine State Standard-aligned classroom lessons and activities. (Our curriculum and study guide is also applicable to academic standards in all other states.) In our Didgeridoo Workshops we teach how to play and paint didgeridoos!

We perform and teach at elementary/middle/high schools, colleges, libraries, camps, childcare centers and other venues throughout the Southeast U.S. We also offer workshops for teachers and other educators, showing how to apply unique facets of our programs to their own curriculum.

Regarding the Jessica Lunsford Act, we each have passed Level 2 screening in many of Florida's largest counties. We can share this information with your county office. If for some reason your county will not accept background checks from other agencies, we will take care of this in person once a program has been booked. Please do not hesitate to call us with any questions regarding our Level 2 screening.

RATES
--Groups of 50 or less: $200 for first program and $125 for each consecutive program
--Groups of 51 to 100: $225 for first program and $150 for each consecutive program
--Groups of 101 to 150: $250 for first program and $175 for each consecutive program
--Groups of 151 to 200: $275 for first program and $200 for each consecutive program
--Groups of 201 to 250: $300 for first program and $225 for each consecutive program
--Groups of 251 to 300: $325 for first program and $250 for each consecutive program
--Groups of 301 to 350: $350 for first program and $275 for each consecutive program
--Groups of 351 to 400: $375 for first program and $300 for each consecutive program
--Groups of more than 400: multiple performers recommended; contact Darren
*above rates for single-performer shows lasting 45-60 minutes
*workshop and summer rates are different than above; contact Darren
*minimum purchase and/or travel fee may apply; contact Darren for precise quote
*discounts available for cluster bookings and referrals; ask Darren for details

Please note: If you need financial assistance to book DDU, grants might be available through your local arts council and school district education foundation. We can help your grant-writing process by providing our education outline and applicable academic standards. We also offer discounts for cluster bookings and referrals.

In South Carolina, for instance, many schools receive funding through the South Carolina Arts Commission. Go to SCAC Approved Artists Roster, click on "Search for Artists" and type "didgeridoo" into search engine. You might need to sign up in order to view the Artists Roster.

Contact Darren for more info about grants and discount opportunities.