Join our epic musical and scientific adventure, from the birth of the universe to the age of dinosaurs to the modern world. Multi-talented performers Rob Thomas and Tanya Gerard weave didgeridoo world music, awe-inspiring visuals and audience participation into a captivating and interactive program. Students will marvel at prehistoric creatures roaming primordial landscapes; they’ll explore a mysterious underground plant communication network; they’ll observe interactions between different animal species; and most importantly, they’ll learn how to protect our precious Earth. Throughout the show, stunning photos and video clips will be projected onto a screen for a theater-like experience.
Rob and Tanya also will perform world-fusion music with their vast collection of unique didgeridoos and percussion instruments. The didgeridoo has been played by Australian Aboriginal people for at least 1500 years, and it’s known for its otherworldly sound. Rob and Tanya play a modern style, mixing fast-paced rhythms with relaxing soundscapes and organic sound effects. Some students will be invited on stage to play clap sticks during one of their musical pieces. Protect the Planet is interactive, inspirational, educational, motivational and highly entertaining for all ages!
Rob and Tanya have performed at countless schools, theaters and other venues over 20+ years. They also have produced music for numerous films, including the IMAX movie Sacred Planet.
Artist Background
Didgeridoo Down Under is a leading K-12 educational entertainment company in the U.S. We perform exciting and interactive school assemblies, workshops and residencies with music, science, character building and loads of audience participation. Our K-12 programs include: 1) Didgeridoo Down Under Show: Australian Music, Character Building & More! 2) Protect the Planet Show: World Music, Earth Science, Environmental Entertainment! 3) Star Quest Show: Passport to the Universe! 4) Aussie Funk Jam: Didgeridoo Workshop! 5) Didgeridoo Residency: Immersive Australian Musical Experience! Since 2003, we’ve presented 10,000+ programs at schools, theaters and other venues nationwide – with countless rave reviews – and we’re based in North Carolina.
Search Criteria
- Program Type: Performance
- Discipline: Multi-Disciplinary, Music, STEAM, Storytelling, Theatre
- Grade Level: Elementary, High, Middle
- Cultural Context: Australian
- Accepts bookings in Johnston County
