JAMMIN' IN A GYM
With THE BEAT Brothers
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JAMMIN' GYM
(verb) (noun)
To improvise freely in the moment. A large indoor activity.
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| Take a generous helping of music and
an audience of 300. Pour into a large gymnasium and stir in some blues,
jazz, world beat and soul. Spice generously with mask, mime,
comedy & dance. Cook for 45 minutes with audience
participation (as required). Let cool for ten minute question
period. And Presto! A mouth watering musical
feast for all to enjoy! (k to 8).
Jammin In A Gym takes the audience on a lively tour of some of the world's best loved music. Drawing on their unique musical and theatrical backgrounds Peter Jarvis & Mark Sepic have merged their talents to create this varied program.
SHOW LENGTH: 45 Minutes & 10 min. Q&A. AVAILABILITY: Year round. SPACE: Gym with plug outlet. WORKSHOPS: available.
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Peter Jarvis ...has been a performer & facilitator since 1979. using mime, dance, clown and mask have allowed him to work extensively in television. Peter has worked as a writer and performer on shows such as Sesame Street, Cannes award winner Vid Kids, YTV, Mission Reading (TVO), Cirque de Soleil, and the Journal (CBC). Peter continues to enjoy performing with symphonies and has toured internationally with stage performances in countries like Poland, Hawaii, Turkey, England, Bermuda and the U.S. Peter is also a founding member of The Subtonic Monks, whose performances have exceeded 800 shows. |
Mark Sepic ...has been teaching and performing in the Toronto area since 1977. A devout classical guitarist and Latin percussionist, he has lead his band, Banana Beat, through six consecutive DuMaurier Jazz Festivals, and in 1991 made his solo debut in Havana, Cuba. While maintaining an active playing schedule, mark has integrated his broad experience into emerging music curriculum including professional development workshops, instrument building and improvisation, as well as participatory school concerts which have introduced thousands of students to the irresistible joys of music. A graduate of York University's music program, Mark continues to study, compose and research world music.
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