Celtic Kiwi Kids Show
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The Celtic Kiwi Kids Show is an entertaining performance that uses songs, instrumental music and dance to explore aspects of Celtic culture.
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Programme Philosophy
To introduce students to aspects of Celtic culture on the basis that a greater understanding of their own/other students' cultures will encourage greater respect for other students'/their own cultural backgrounds.
Programme Outcomes
At the performance and with follow up using the resource kit students will:
Learn to sing several songs
Participate in rhythm games
Learn about why people emigrated
Learn about aspects of Celtic culture
Learn traditional dances
This programme provides strong contributions to the various strands in the disciplines of music and dance in the Arts curriculum as well as making contributions to strands in the social studies curriculum.
Programme Description
This is a snappy, humorous performance featuring traditional and original songs, dances and stories from a variety of Celtic nations including Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Brittany, Galicia and the Isle Of Man. Instruments featured include the harp, the uilleann (Irish) pipes, fiddle, flute and guitar. Music is augmented using computerised 'MIDI' backings.After discussing where the Celts came from (using a giant globe), we look at how many students are descended from the Celtic people. Following the well known 'Irish Music' song from the Kiwi Kids Song Book series, we take a humorous look at the 'Bodhran' drum with a rap. The Highland clearances and the Irish famine are discussed and a Breton dance is taught. A song about Scottish culture (kilts and tartan included) follows tunes from Wales, the Isle Of Man and Galicia. The programme finishes with an Irish dance.Students participate through singing and rhythm games and some students participate with dancing.The programme may be varied to suit the age group of students present.
Programme Length
The performance usually lasts around 50 minutes. Set up takes around 20 minutes.
Preparation
The following preparation will contribute to the success of the performance:
Look at students' ancestry, how many come from Celtic backgrounds? Make a family tree.
Talk about what happens at a concert, i.e. listening, showing appreciation, etc.
Resource Kit
The complimentary resource kit includes a tape of the performance, words and music to songs, dance instructions as well as extensive notes and follow up projects.
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