Booking is available for a variety of programs, including concerts, school assemblies, workshops, artist residencies, specialty programs, keynote addresses, and in-services for educators. Read on for an in-depth description of each.
CONCERTS
Hunk-Ta-Bunk-Ta® FUNsies! New activity songs:
Bounces, claps, taps and lap sit songs especially for parents and other care givers with babies 4-18 months.
Hunk-Ta-Bunk-Ta® TODDLER TIME!
Original singable songs, chants, fingerplays and more for ages 2-4
Hunk-Ta-Bunk-Ta® PRE-K and K
Singable imaginative playful songs that focus on phonemic awareness, rhythm and movement.
Hunk-Ta-Bunk-Ta® SOLO FAMILY PERFORMANCES
Katherine Dines has captivated audiences around the globe since 1992. She performs original and traditional songs and stories from many of her award-winning recordings, known as the Hunk-Ta-Bunk-Ta® Music series. Her lively style is packed with participation, and involves movement, sign language, singalongs, zany props and more to create a unique entertaining and educational experience for everyone. Katherine incorporates specific themes, words, people, and places that are relevant to each venue, which further adds to the intimacy and impact of each performance.
Hunk-Ta-Bunk-Ta® BAND For FAMILIES
The same program as above, with the added fun of two amazing musicians. Global percussionist, Ed Contreras plays a wide variety of percussive instruments and rhythms from every culture, and multi-instrumentalist, Brian Mullins adds his artisty with stringed instruments, flutes, jaw harps and even an occasional tuba!
SCHOOL ASSEMBLIES
A Hunk-Ta-Bunk-Ta® Music assembly is 30 to 60 minutes in length and can be targeted to specific age groups or mixed ages pre-K through 5th. In these highly participatory programs, students learn a little about the craft of songwriting while they "sing and do" along with every song, through call-and-response, zipper songs, American Sign Language, zany props, humor and movement. Adequate time is allotted for questions about the songwriting and recording process.
WORKSHOPS
0-24 Months. Hunk-Ta-Bunk-Ta® FUNsies!
This workshop is for parents,other caregivers and babies and toddlers from four to 24 months. Participants learn a number of songs and activities created to develop baby's earliest skills through music and movement. Bounces, claps, taps, lap-sits, sound awareness, and more to enhance brain and motor development.
Pre-K through 6 Years. Hunk-Ta-Bunk-Ta® FUN!
Designed to help develop pre-literacy, fine and gross motor skills and other learning skills, this workshop is designed to motivate minds and activate bodies of young children ages 3-6. Beginning with short circle-time warm-ups, children will move around and across the room to songs and rhythms and end the session with a creative cool down.
K-1; or 2nd-5th Grades. Hunk-Ta-Bunk-Ta® SOUNDS! Students listen to, try to identify and even try to emulate a series of unusual sounds collected and recorded from different parts of the world. An interesting array of unique musical instruments from other cultures are also demonstrated in this hands-on workshop. Can be targeted for older children with focus on global cultures, natural history and geography.
K-5th Grades. Hunk-Ta-Bunk-Ta® MAKIN' MUSIC!
Select one of 22 different instruments, designed by Katherine for students ages 3-11 to make during this workshop. Then watch as they proudly play along to an original song. (All designs use inexpensive materials and/or found or recycled objects. Complete materials list provided in advance).
K-5th Grades. Hunk-Ta-Bunk-Ta® WRITE-A-SONG!
A group of students ages 5 to 12 learn to create their own lyrics, melody, and rhythm and then record it. In smaller groups and in longer artist residencies, students write and record their own songs. Students might also choreograph and then perform their song, if time allows. This works especially well for special holiday events and year-end PTO nights. (Songwriting study guide will be provided upon request).
Pre-K- 5th. Hunk-Ta-Bunk-Ta® BOOGIE!
Traditional chants from around the world and original songs that actively involve audiences with singing and movement. Multicultural and historical in focus.
3rd-5th Grades. Hunk-Ta-Bunk-Ta® WACKY WORDS!
An English language adventure through song. Pronouns, adjectives, punctuation, vowels, Sign Language, reading, writing and more are taught through music, visual props, movement, and active participation.
4th-5th Grades. Hunk-Ta-Bunk-Ta® SELF ESTEEM
A lively combination of songs and music activities that are especially designed to foster self-esteem.
K-5th Grades. Hunk-Ta-Bunk-Ta® BULLY-PROOF
Songs and music activities that help foster caring, sharing, celebrating differences, and mutual respect.
All ages. Hunk-Ta-Bunk-Ta® MUSIC REWARDS FUNDRAISING (MRF)
MRF is a company that helps raise money for schools through the sales of music. Katherine is the spokesperson for MRF and will gladly kickoff a fund-raising event for your school or organization. For more information, contact Grant Olson, CEO for MRF 303/791-1949 or visit their web site at: www.raisemoremoney.com
65 years and up. Hunk-Ta-Bunk-Ta® SENIORS!
Senior citizens get to try out their eyes, ears, hands and bodies on any of the above workshops. This workshop has much to offer communities, particularly when presented to multi- generations-- Children, adults and seniors together.
ARTIST RESIDENCIES
Artist residencies are conceived and scheduled by a school liaison or committee and Katherine several months in advance and may last as long as three weeks. During a typical residency, Katherine is available every school day for as many as 5 songwriting/instrument building workshops. It is suggested that each class visit Katherine at least three different times for at least 50 minutes each time,, to give students an opportunity to experience the craft of songwriting first -hand in more depth.
The school should also designate a small quiet space (with a desk and flip chart) for Katherine touse as an artist's studio for the duration of the residency. During her school day off hours students visit Katherine's studio, and observe and ask questions as she works on writing her own songs. Katherine also kicks off the residency with an assembly program for the whole school, and students end the residency by performing the songs they have written for parents.
SPECIALTY PROGRAMS, HOLIDAY PROGRAMS, SUMMER READING
All of Katherine's programs can be adapted to fit a specific theme for Summer Reading, holiday or other specialty events and programs.
KEYNOTE ADDRESSES
Interactive presentations (45 to 90 minute long) for caregivers and teachers, which address the impact sound and music have on learning. Keynotes include some of the most recent discoveries in sound technologies and brain research, as well as activities and ideas that demonstrate how to integrate music into curriculum standards.
IN-SERVICES
During hands-on in-service training ( 1-6 hours long) for caregivers and educators, Katherine presents new songs and exciting activities from the Hunk-Ta-Bunk-Ta® BOO or Hunk-Ta-Bunk-Ta® FUNsies Activity Guides, co-developed by early childhood specialist, Diane Batchelor (Tuscaloosa, Alabama city schools), and National Board-certified teacher Carrie Fleming, (K-4th Grades). The guides integrate new music into all areas of curriculum -- art, math, language, social studies science, food, movement and games -- and meet U.S. national standards. Participants explore the effects of sound, and participate in a variety of hands-on activities, including one or more make-and-takes, creativity adventures, listening exercises, movement, games and more. Hand-outs provided.
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