By Callum Ludwig
Children’s songwriter and performer Woody Clark is bringing a Woody’s World show to Warburton on Wednesday 13 April at 11am.
The entertainer who hails from the Yarra Valley is loved by children around the country, touring with his beloved cat Hercules, Family Band, and his Mobile Ukulele School.
The event is part of Art Attack 2022, an initiative to bring local creatives to perform in local places, and is supported by Yarra Ranges Council.
The Ukelele Kids Show falls on the school holidays and kids will get to play along to the story of Jasmina, a shy young girl at school who learns to express herself through music and unlock her musical potential. This joyous show proves to students that with the right guidance and know-how, the language of music can be accessed by everyone.
Up to 100 ukuleles will be handed out to the audience as they prepare for an imaginary annual school concert (the show’s finale). Children will learn musical literacy, including listening, improvisation, instrumental and vocal expression, ensemble playing, rounds, composition, and introductory skills on the ukulele.
Woody Clark is a popular Victorian children’s entertainer and music teacher with over fifteen years of experience. He also runs an online ukelele school.
“I love teaching kids and their parents about the fun and creativity that comes with music. It really is a universal language that permeates every facet of our daily lives,” he said on his Facebook page.
“The Kookaburras singing in the morning, the music of the suburban train on the tracks or the laughter and singing of the schoolyard. It flows in and out of each and every day.”
