Razzle Bam Boom
Mark Beckwith
and
Obediah Thomas

Music and Theater

"It's a remarkable performance that can catch and hold the attention of kindergarten through eighth graders..."
Ann C. Paslay, Superintendent, Shafter School District

Razzle Bam Boom: Razzle Bam Boom is the music and comedy team of Mark Beckwith and Obediah Thomas. Since 1999, the duo has performed engaging shows for elementary school assemblies and theatres, becoming the most booked school assembly musical duo in Southern California. To truly engage K-6 audiences, Beckwith and Thomas employ a unique blend of live musical performance, humor, and audience participation. All school shows also fulfill many Dept. of Education curriculum standards for music, social studies and science.

Mark Beckwith: An internationally published children's singer-songwriter. His credits include hit kid-songs on Knowledge Adventure's (Vivendi-Universal) award winning, interactive-educational packages Jump-Start Kindergarten, Jump-start First Grade, Jump-start Second Grade, Jump-start Kindergarten Reading, Jump-start First Grade Reading, and Jump-start Baby, and Vivendi-Universal's Adibou Science and Adibou Music. Mark has appeared on Nickelodeon, KABC's Kids View, and the Family Channel. He has won awards from Billboard magazine, the Family Channel, and USA Today. As a professional musician for over 20 years, Mark has toured the U.S. and Canada. For the last 11 years Mark has specialized in children and family entertainment performing in venues from hospitals, shopping malls, and schools to theme parks such as Knott's Berry Farm and Disneyland.

Obediah Thomas: 15 years experience as a professional comic and juggler. He is also a skilled trumpet player and vocalist with a BA degree from the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. Obediah has also performed internationally from Hong Kong to Chicago and has been an opening act from Kiss to Tony Bennett. He was a frequent guest-performing artist on the Bozo's Super Sunday television show.

Description of programs:

200 Years of American Music
From Stephen Foster to George M. Cohan, from Fats Waller to John Philip Sousa, musician-performers, Beckwith & Thomas incorporate their own zany brand of humor as they sing and play their way back through time and across America. Bluegrass, Gospel, Hawaiian, Western, Jazz, Blues, Folk and Rock 'n Roll are performed with guitar, trumpet, banjo, and vocals. Audiences enjoy doing Cajun hambonin', singing contests, and watching surprise guests from the audience dance the Charleston or the Jitterbug.

All That Trash
A Musical school assembly that teaches ways for children to thoughtfully conserve our natural resources. Through song, humor, and audience participation, students will discover the reasons why it is smart to reduce, reuse and recycle. Teaching youth about common-sense conservation is the way to a healthier environment for us all.

FAM (Family Night Show)
A show created for the after-hour school family event, Razzle Bam Boom entertains the entire family - from baby brother to the grandparents. FAM (short for "family") is all about community and family. The duo uses song, movement, comedy, and audience involvement to bring people together. Mark Beckwith and Obediah Thomas play guitar, trumpet, vocals, and use fun costumes to perform a variety of music - Rock ‘n Roll, Pop, Country, and even a little Rap.

The History of Rock 'n Roll
The roots of Rock and Roll music go back much further than the Beatles, Little Richard or Elvis Presley. Through musical performance, humor, and audience participation, Razzle Bam Boom explores the early cultural influences that led to this 20th century phenomenon. This program is a great blend of culture, education, and fun.

The Wright Brothers 1903-2003
Now that we have reached 100 years of man in flight the facts about Orville and Wilbur's quest are presented through song and humor. Right on stage during the program Beckwith & Thomas assemble a half-scaled, 20-foot wing span model of the original "Flyer". Peer pressure awareness and staying on a course of action are among the many character lessons taught and demonstrated in this lively musical program. The principal of "airfoil" (which gives lift to aircraft) is one of the scientific principals given. The show is filled with plenty of laughs and audience participation and is surprisingly enjoyable and appropriate for grades starting as primary as kindergarten.

Grades: K-8
Other: Family Fun Night programs, workshops

CONTACT:

Razzle Bam Boom
Obediah Thomas
20707 Enadia Way
Winnetka, CA 91306

(866) 431-8476

Cell: (818) 726-3526

E-mail: obediah@razzlebamboom.com

Web Site: www.razzlebamboom.com

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Razzle Bam Boom Mark Beckwith and Obediah Thomas Music and Theater "It's a remarkable performance that can catch and hold the attention of kindergarten through eighth graders..." Ann C. Paslay, Superintendent, Shafter School District Razzle Bam Boom: Razzle Bam Boom is the music and comedy team of Mark Beckwith and Obediah Thomas. Since 1999, the duo has performed engaging shows for elementary school assemblies and theatres, becoming the most booked school assembly musical duo in Southern California. To truly engage K-6 audiences, Beckwith and Thomas employ a unique blend of live musical performance, humor, and audience participation. All school shows also fulfill many Dept. of Education curriculum standards for music, social studies and science. Mark Beckwith: An internationally published children's singer-songwriter. His credits include hit kid-songs on Knowledge Adventure's (Vivendi-Universal) award winning, interactive-educational packages Jump-Start Kindergarten, Jump-start First Grade, Jump-start Second Grade, Jump-start Kindergarten Reading, Jump-start First Grade Reading, and Jump-start Baby, and Vivendi-Universal's Adibou Science and Adibou Music. Mark has appeared on Nickelodeon, KABC's Kids View, and the Family Channel. He has won awards from Billboard magazine, the Family Channel, and USA Today. As a professional musician for over 20 years, Mark has toured the U.S. and Canada. For the last 11 years Mark has specialized in children and family entertainment performing in venues from hospitals, shopping malls, and schools to theme parks such as Knott's Berry Farm and Disneyland. Obediah Thomas: 15 years experience as a professional comic and juggler. He is also a skilled trumpet player and vocalist with a BA degree from the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. Obediah has also performed internationally from Hong Kong to Chicago and has been an opening act from Kiss to Tony Bennett. He was a frequent guest-performing artist on the Bozo's Super Sunday television show. Description of programs: 200 Years of American Music From Stephen Foster to George M. Cohan, from Fats Waller to John Philip Sousa, musician-performers, Beckwith & Thomas incorporate their own zany brand of humor as they sing and play their way back through time and across America. Bluegrass, Gospel, Hawaiian, Western, Jazz, Blues, Folk and Rock 'n Roll are performed with guitar, trumpet, banjo, and vocals. Audiences enjoy doing Cajun hambonin', singing contests, and watching surprise guests from the audience dance the Charleston or the Jitterbug. All That Trash A Musical school assembly that teaches ways for children to thoughtfully conserve our natural resources. Through song, humor, and audience participation, students will discover the reasons why it is smart to reduce, reuse and recycle. Teaching youth about common-sense conservation is the way to a healthier environment for us all. FAM (Family Night Show) A show created for the after-hour school family event, Razzle Bam Boom entertains the entire family - from baby brother to the grandparents. FAM (short for "family") is all about community and family. The duo uses song, movement, comedy, and audience involvement to bring people together. Mark Beckwith and Obediah Thomas play guitar, trumpet, vocals, and use fun costumes to perform a variety of music - Rock ‘n Roll, Pop, Country, and even a little Rap. The History of Rock 'n Roll The roots of Rock and Roll music go back much further than the Beatles, Little Richard or Elvis Presley. Through musical performance, humor, and audience participation, Razzle Bam Boom explores the early cultural influences that led to this 20th century phenomenon. This program is a great blend of culture, education, and fun. The Wright Brothers 1903-2003 Now that we have reached 100 years of man in flight the facts about Orville and Wilbur's quest are presented through song and humor. Right on stage during the program Beckwith & Thomas assemble a half-scaled, 20-foot wing span model of the original "Flyer". Peer pressure awareness and staying on a course of action are among the many character lessons taught and demonstrated in this lively musical program. The principal of "airfoil" (which gives lift to aircraft) is one of the scientific principals given. The show is filled with plenty of laughs and audience participation and is surprisingly enjoyable and appropriate for grades starting as primary as kindergarten. Grades: K-8 Other: Family Fun Night programs, workshops CONTACT: Razzle Bam Boom Obediah Thomas 20707 Enadia Way Winnetka, CA 91306 (866) 431-8476 Cell: (818) 726-3526 E-mail: obediah@razzlebamboom.com Web Site: www.razzlebamboom.com \| About The Directory \| Home \| Contact The Directory \|

Razzle Bam Boom Mark Beckwith and Obediah Thomas

Razzle Bam Boom
Mark Beckwith
and
Obediah Thomas