Inspiring Young Musicians
to Learn and Create
Customised performances and workshops for school-aged musicians in Far North Queensland
Nurture
Create
Inspire
School
Performance
Give your students an unforgettable concert experience featuring a variety of uniquely arranged popular songs with violinist, live looping artist, singer and multi-instrumentalist Katisha Adelaide.
Interactive
Workshop
In this one-to-two-day workshop, students will collaborate with Katisha Adelaide to create an original piece of music and explore elements of improvisation, composition, ensemble and story-telling. Available to all instrument types and skill levels.
Workshop &
Public Concert
Paired with a public show, this workshop experience offers all the learning benefits of a standard school workshop with the added bonus of performing as special guest artists during Katisha Adelaide’s concert.
“The students thoroughly enjoyed the experience and it has inspired some to experiment more in their playing. I wouldn’t change a thing with your performance. It was terrific!” - Anita (Music Teacher)
Are you and your students stuck in a rut? Bored by the weekly grind of classes and sporadic practice? Statistics show that over 50% of Australian students abandon musical activities by the age of seventeen and point to an overall decline in the number of young people who sing or play an instrument.
With a background in classical music and instrumental teaching, I know how important it is and how difficult it can be to ignite a passion for music in young people. The dedication, perseverance and patience required to master an instrument are essential life skills that aren’t always well nurtured in today’s generation. Imagine seeing your young musicians fired up, excited to practice and inspired to think outside the box. By showing them how “old” or “boring” instruments can be used to play their favourite music, you can open their eyes to new possibilities. Sometimes, all it takes is a little inspiration break free from the stagnancy of “same old, same old” and bring something new and exciting to your students, school and community.
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School Performance
Offer your students an unforgettable concert experience featuring violinist, multi-instrumentalist, singer, and composer Katisha Adelaide. In this customisable 30-90 minute performance Katisha’s approach to the violin is unique and innovative, bringing popular songs to life right before your eyes. With the option to tailor the experience to any age group - from kindy to high school - this performance is perfect for students of all ages. Choose to add an optional 30 minute Q&A session after the show, where students can engage with Katisha, ask questions and learn more about music and creativity.
Inclusions:
- One talented, approachable and engaging violinist, singer and multi-instrumentalist (valued at $200/hour)
- Unique, inspiring, one-of-a-kind act (priceless)
- 30-90 minute performance tailored to your specified age group (valued at $400/hour)
- Optional 30-minute Q&A session (valued at $200/hour)
- Selection of unique electric and acoustic violins (valued at $20,000)
- Complete, portable sound system (available upon request) including speakers, microphones and hardware (valued at $10,000)
- Setup, pack-up and sound checking (valued at $120/hour)
- Up to 30km free travel from Townsville CBD (valued at $100)
- Unlimited music consultation to prepare for your concert (valued at $120/hour)
- Experienced youth worker with blue card, child safety and youth awareness training (priceless)
Prices start from just $399
School Workshop
In this inspiring one-to-two-day workshop, students will work closely with Katisha Adelaide to develop their musical skills in a collaborative and creative environment. Through engaging tutoring sessions and practical activities, students will be encouraged to think outside the box, improvise and tell stories through music. They will work together to bring a completely new piece of music to life and learn important skills like listening, ensemble, improvisation, teamwork, composition, and performance. By the end of the workshop, students can choose to perform their original piece for any audience, for example: parents, school assembly or another class. This hands-on experience will inspire creativity and foster a deeper connection to music. Open to all instrument types and skill levels.
Inclusions:
- Choose between a one or two-day workshop: 1 x 90-120 minute session per day (valued at $300/session)
- Opportunity to perform an original piece of music (priceless)
- Unique, experienced, enthusiastic and approachable tutor (priceless)
- Inspiring activities based around improvisation, teamwork, composition and ensemble (valued at $1000)
- Open to all instruments and all skill levels (priceless)
- Complete, portable sound system (available upon request) including speakers, microphones and hardware (valued at $10,000)
- Selection of unique, intuitive instruments available for students to experiment with (valued at $500)
- Up to 30km free travel from Townsville CBD (valued at $100)
- Unlimited music consultation to prepare for your workshop (valued at $120/hour)
- Experienced youth worker with blue card, child safety and youth awareness training (priceless)
Prices start from just $299
Workshop & Performance
Paired with a public concert, this unique school workshop is an unforgettable musical experience. Students will collaborate with Katisha to create and rehearse a completely original piece of music. They will explore improvisation, composition, teamwork, and ensemble skills as they bring their music to life. The workshop culminates in a special performance where students will be featured as guest artists during Katisha's unique and innovative show. Choose to sell tickets for the performance and all proceeds can go to your school music program.
Inclusions:
- Unique, professional, one-of-a-kind concert experience open to the public (valued at $3000)
- Exciting performance opportunity for students as “special guest artist” (priceless)
- Engaging, practical two-day workshop: 1 x 90-120 minute session per day (valued at $300/session)
- Unique, experienced, enthusiastic and approachable tutor (priceless)
- Inspiring activities based around improvisation, teamwork, composition and ensemble (valued at $1000)
- Open to all instruments and all skill levels (priceless)
- Complete, portable sound system (available upon request) including speakers, microphones and hardware (valued at $10,000)
- Selection of unique, intuitive instruments available for students to experiment with (valued at $500)
- Up to 30km free travel from Townsville CBD (valued at $100)
- Unlimited music consultation to prepare for your concert (valued at $120/hour)
- Experienced youth worker with blue card, child safety and youth awareness training (priceless)
Prices start from just $1,999
How Do I Make a Booking?
Get in Touch
Fill out the customer enquiry form here. It’s helpful to include information about date, time, location, specific requirements and what you are looking for in a performer or tutor. I'll reach out to confirm details and then supply you with a personalised quote based on the information you provide.
Secure Your Date
If you decide that I’m a good fit for your school, you will be invited to confirm the booking, pay a deposit and secure your date.
Plan Your Event
With unlimited consultation and planning, you can work personally with me to design a musical experience that perfectly suits your school and students.
Dear Music Teacher...
I know it sounds cliché, but honestly, you are a superhero! Some of the most influential people in my life have been music teachers; they quite literally changed the trajectory of my future and the hours of time they invested have made me the artist and the person I am today.
You take on a huge responsibility as a music teacher – your time, energy and creativity are constantly being pulled in different directions. You often do your best work behind closed doors and rarely receive the credit you are rightfully due. You are not just a teacher: you have to be a problem-solver and a detective, a cheerleader, an accountability partner, a mentor and a confidant. You wear countless different “hats”, do a million little jobs to prepare for lessons and are expected to be little short of a miracle-worker. Seriously, I have friends who teach instruments they don’t even know how to play themselves – and they are doing a phenomenal job!
Basically, I’m offering you the chance to step back for a moment, take a break and let someone else do the heavy lifting. I want you to have as much fun as as your students do! When was the last time you got to explore new ideas, experiment with sound and create something fresh without the pressure of teaching or meeting expectations? This is your chance to reconnect with the music and rediscover whatever it was that made you fall in love with it all in the first place. What better way inspire your protégés than to be inspired yourself?
