Show Specifics
Junkyard Symphony's Excllent Energetic Eco Shows involve lots of radical rhythms, terrific tricks, awesome acrobatics, crazy comedy, plenty of audience participation and of course endless excellent energy.
There is very little talking in the shows; most of the communication is through body language
and whistle instructions, so the shows can be understood anywhere in the world. The crowd is prompted to cheer by a young volunteer who holds up a cheer
detergent box and this really gets the audience going.
The shows are very interactive as the audience takes part all throughout the performance by clapping to a beat,
doing a drum roll on their laps, counting from one to five and somehow
always missing the number four, and cheering when the cheer box is held up.
Themes such as rhythm and recycling are introduced
illustrating how the two are related and are both extremely
important to our everyday lives. Terms such as beat and tempo are covered along with dynamics and balance.
For holiday shows the performance can take on a
theme with appropriate decorations, such as for Halloween and Christmas.
The shows can be performed as duo, trio or quartet.
There are several show length options; either, 30 min,
50 min or 1 hour. It just depends on how much the client has to spend. The one hour quartet is the best option.
Junkyard Symphony has their own sound system so the
client does not require to provide anything other than chairs for adults. Children can sit on the floor/ground. Pylons will be placed on the floor to indicate the
middle isle and the front row. It is best to have the youngest children up front and the oldest children at the back. It is also better to have Junkyard Symphony set up
along the shortest side of the performance space.
There is nothing offensive or dangerous in the shows.
The performers demonstrate some difficult balancing tricks and feats of fitness but they are professionals and never do anything that they cannot easily do. If anything they
encourage the children to be more than they can be.
The performers remind us that we are all young at heart
and there is no harm in being silly. Sometimes we need to just have fun and enjoy life.
The shows can be performed in English, French, and Spanish.
The shows are suitable for all ages.
Many clients are impressed how children as young as 4 and 5 years have their attention fixed on the performers for the entire 50 minutes,
or that adults find the show just as entertaining as the kids. Basically this is a show for everyone to enjoy, and that's the best kind of show there is.
There are 5 show categories.
Small Space Shows, Large Space Shows, Workshops, Main Stage Shows, and Roving Shows.
There are 3 price categories, as we beleive that
our shows should be affordable to all.
1.Community/Charity (Daycamps, Daycares, Hospitals, Chairty Groups, Fundraisers, Churches, Non-Profit Organisations and Community Groups with small one day events.)
2.Schools (Primary, Middle, Secondary, College and University)
3.Business/Festivals (Businesses, Festivals, Fairs, Theatres, Government)
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Small Space Shows
(Homes, Daycares, Classrooms, Boardrooms)
Day Care Duo
Show length:
30 min
Number of artists:
2
Leader:
Junkyard Jonny
Home base:
Ottawa
Set up/tear down time:
30 minutes
Description:
Junkyard Symphony demonstrates that they are still kids themselves as they drum and clown around using reused
instruments and props created from the Junkyard. Kids love to join in the funk and jam along with Junkyard Symphony on the junk. This show is suitable for children
5 and under, such as day cares, kindergarten classes, nursery schools, at a price that just makes sense.
Space needed:
10 feet long by 10 feet deep
Ages:
1-5 only
Max participants:
60
Price:
$250
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Symphony for Seniors
Show length:
45 min
Number of artists:
2
Leader:
Junkyard Jonny
Home base:
Ottawa
Set up/tear down time:
30 minutes
Description:
Junkyard Symphony demonstrates how we can rejuvenate our youthfulness simply by
playing, using all sort of instruments and props fabricated from junk.
Each participant is given a reused instrument to help feed the rhythm and the most
spirited ones will be called upon to come centre stage. As Gloria Estefan said, “the
rhythm is going to get you.” and it most certainly will.
Space needed:
10 feet long by 10 feet deep
Ages:
65+
Price:
$375
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Large Space Shows
(School Gyms, Community Centres, Halls, Outdoor)
Super Street Show
Show length:
40 min
Number of artists:
2
Leaders:
Junkyard Jonny, Dumpster Don
Home base:
Ottawa
Set up/tear down time:
30 minutes
Description:
Junkyard Symphony rocks the
streets in a busker style performance, with awesome antics, junkyard jokes, terrific tricks,
primal percussion and of course plenty of participation. With their "GOT2DRUM" license plate
hanging from their set up, Junkyard Symphony demonstrates how rhythm is truly infectious!
Space needed:
15 feet long by 15 feet deep
Ages:
All
Price:
$300
community/charity,
$350
schools,
$400
business/festivals
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Junkyard Jam
Show length:
50 min
Number of artists:
2
Leaders:
Junkyard Jonny, Recycle Ross
Home base:
Ottawa and Montreal
Set up/tear down time:
30 minutes
Description:
The Junkyard Jam is radical rhythms on rubbish. Junkyard Symphony jams with the audience along to the beat of the
junk. The only language spoken is the language of rhythm. Volunteers get to drum on buckets, dance the Macarena, shake shakers, do the limbo and have a ball! .
Space needed:
15 feet long by 15 feet deep
Ages:
All
Max students:
350 in gym, unlimited outside.
Price:
$350
community/charity,
$400
schools,
$450
business/festivals
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Recycle Rock
Show length:
60 min
Number of artists:
2
Leader:
Junkyard Jonny
Home base:
Ottawa
Set up/tear down time:
30 minutes
Description:
The Recycle Rock is a fun hour of edutainment, involving plenty of audience participation,
radical rhythms, terrific tricks, and discussions about recycling.
Space needed:
15 feet long by 15 feet deep
Ages:
All
Max participants:
350
Price:
$400
community/charity,
$450
schools,
$500
business/festivals
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Circo-Eco
Show length:
60 min
Number of artists:
2
Leader:
Recycle Ross
Home base:
Ottawa and Montreal
Set up/tear down time:
30 minutes
Description:
Similar to the Recycle Rock, The Circo-Eco involves plenty of audience participation, terrific tricks, and discussions about
the environment. Instead of using the traditional recycled drums however, the Circo Eco features a junk bass along with recycled dj beats to give Junkyard Symphony
some instrumental variety.
Space needed:
15 feet long by 15 feet deep
Ages:
All
Max participants:
350
Price:
$400
community/charity,
$450
schools,
$500
business/festivals
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Science of Sound
Show length:
60 min
Number of artists:
2
Leader:
Junkyard Jonny
Home base:
Ottawa
Set up/tear down time:
30 minutes
Description:
Junkyard Symphony goes in depth into the science of sound and how it is created. Demonstrating what they use for instruments
and how they were built, students will be inspired to create their own instruments from reused and recycled objects
Space needed:
15 feet long by 15 feet deep
Ages:
All
Max participants:
350
Price:
$450
community/charity,
$500
schools,
$550
business/festivals
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Pirates of Percussion
Show length:
60 min
Number of artists:
2
Leader:
Junkyard Jonny
Home base:
Ottawa
Set up/tear down time:
30 minutes
Description:
Dressed as pirates, Junkyard Symphony adds a Halloween theme to the Recycle Rock Show. Children are encouraged to dress up
in their favourite costumes as Junkyard Symphony improvises suitable routines for the different costumes.
Space needed:
15 feet long by 15 feet deep
Ages:
All
Max participants:
350
Price:
$450
community/charity,
$500
schools,
$550
business/festivals
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Rudolph Rock
Show length:
60 min
Number of artists:
2
Leaders:
Junkyard Jonny, Recycle Ross
Home base:
Ottawa and Montreal
Set up/tear down time:
30 minutes
Description:
Dressed as Santa's Helpers, Junkyard Symphony adds a Christmas theme to the Recycle Rock Show or the Circo-Eco as they introduce
the children to their friend Rudolph the Red Nose Junkdeer. Children are encouraged to dress up
in their favourite Christmas costumes as Junkyard Symphony adds some Joy to the festive season.
Space needed:
15 feet long by 15 feet deep
Ages:
All
Max participants:
350
Price:
$450
community/charity,
$500
schools,
$550
business/festivals
Special Note: Clients from Montreal do not have to pay travel costs for this show.
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Terrific Trio
Show length:
60 min
Number of artists:
3
Leader:
Junkyard Jonny
Home base:
Ottawa
Set up/tear down time:
30 minutes
Description:
Following in the style of the Junkyard Jam, but just a little bit longer,
a sight more to see, and a wee bit wackier, the Terrific Trio promises to portray a plethora of pretty plunger passing
, a potpourri of people
participation, and plentiful portions of powerful percussive pieces. If you
have an event that calls for a crazy, wacky, fun and talented show, then the Terrific Trio is what you are looking for.
Space needed:
15 feet long by 15 feet deep
Ages:
All
Price:
$700
community/charity,
$750
schools,
$800
business/festivals
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Recycled Circus
Show length:
60 min
Number of artists:
4
Leader:
Junkyard Jonny
Home base:
Ottawa and Montreal
Set up/tear down time:
45 minutes
Description:
. Junkyard Symphony's most exciting show, the Recycled Circus is a wonderful spectacle that mirrors Stomp
and Cirque de Soleil. Using their largest junk set up, this quartet of amazing drummers, jugglers and acrobats demonstrate the wonderful wonders
of rhythm and circus arts through junk drumming, jug juggling, ladder balancing, club swinging, cup stacking, trampoline jumping, all to the beat of
the junk. There is an environmental message too, to Reduce Reuse Recycle and Rock! Of course there is always lots of crowd participation. Volunteers
will learn how to drum, go-go dance, and play the spoons. This is a spectacular show that will blow your mind!
Space needed:
20 feet long by 20 feet deep
Ages:
All
Price:
$1000
community/charity,
$1100
schools,
$1200
business/festivals
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Workshops
(Schools, Daycamps)
Junk Pack
Program length:
120 min or 180 min
Number of artists:
2
Leader:
Junkyard Jonny
Home base:
Ottawa
Set up/tear down time:
30 minutes
Description:
Comprising of a 60 min Recycle Rock show and one or two 60 min rhythm and recycling workshops, the Junk Pack will fill the whole day with awesome activities, great learning, and great fun. The workshop is best for grades 3 and up.
Rhythm and Recycling Workshop: Students learn the importance of rhythm in music and life. In a drum circle fashion using reused materials for percussion
instruments, Junkyard Symphony teaches the basics of rhythm such as tempo, beat, and dynamics. They also cover the values of quarter notes, eight notes, half notes
and whole notes and the students learn a series of syncopated rhythms. Add in a cheer box and a few rhythmic games and the workshop becomes a 'Stomp' for students. The importance of recycling and
the Four R's, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Rock is covered while students will learn how to have fun while helping the earth.
Space needed:
15 feet long by 15 feet deep
The workshops must take place in the same location as the show.
Ages:
All
Max participants:
350 show, 30 per workshop.
Price:
$500 one workshop,
$600 two workshops,
community/charity,
$550 one workshop,
$650 two workshops,
schools,
$600 one workshop,
$700 two workshops,
business/festivals
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Rhythm Ball
Show length:
60 min
Number of artists:
2
Leader:
Junkyard Jonny
Home base:
Ottawa
Set up/tear down time:
30 minutes
Description:
Junkyard Symphony has created the coolest new sport. Take some elements from basketball, handball, lacrosse and the Gong show,
and then add a dum kit, a whole team of players and what you get is "Rhtyhm Ball". Four to six people play on the court at a time, but all the rest still play in the game from the sidelines, then they rotate.
It's innovative and immaginative and it's so much fun you must absolutely try this new sport. This workshop is great for grades 4 and up. Students learn about music and sport and how the two are related.
Space needed:
15 feet long by 15 feet deep
Ages:
Grade 4 and up
Price:
$300
community/charity,
$350
schools,
$400
business/festivals
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Stage Shows
(Auditoriums, Theatres, Festivals Mainstage)
Super Stage Show
Show length:
60 min
Number of artists:
2
Leader:
Junkyard Jonny
Home base:
Ottawa and Montreal
Set up/tear down time:
30 minutes, 5 mins on stage
Description:
Geared for fairs and festivals, Junkyard Symphony's
Super Stage Show features all of their best rhtyhms, tricks and gags. When the drums are fitted with microphones, the sound is so awesome and powerful and
that Junkyard Symphony easily amazes the audience in a fun interactive show for all ages. The Super Stage Show is suitable for any stage environment and works
great in festivals of all styles.
Space needed:
15 feet wide by 10 feet deep on stage, 10 feet deep in front of stage
Ages:
All
Price:
$550
community/charity,
$600
schools,
$650
business/festivals
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MC Serives
Show length:
As needed
Number of artists:
1
Leader:
Junkyard Jonny, Dumpster Don, Recycle Ross
Home base:
Ottawa and Montreal
Set up/tear down time:
5 mins on stage
Description:
The leaders of Junkyard Symphony all have great skills at public speaking and audience interactive, tricks and gags. If you are having
an event that requires somebody colourful to pump your crowd.
Space needed:
5 feet wide by 5 feet deep on stage
Ages:
All
Price:
$300
community/charity,
$350
schools,
$400
business/festivals
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Roving Shows
(Sporting Events, Parades, Fairs)
Roving Recyclers
Show length:
1hr or more
Number of artists:
2
Leader:
Dumpster Don
Set up/tear down time:
5 minutes
Description:
Junkyard Symphony' Roving Recyclers consists of a stilt walker with giant basket ball hoop on his back and another person
with a strap on drumset, all made with recycled materials. There duo is very fun as interactive as
children can toss a ball into the net while the drummers build suspense with a drumroll. It's tons of fun, great for parades, sporting, corporate and community events.
Space needed:
flat surface
Ages:
all
Price:
$300 /hr
community/charity,
$350 /hr
schools,
$400 /hr
business/festivals
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