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
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.
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.
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.
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Grades: K-8
Other: Family Fun Night programs, workshops
CONTACT:
Razzle Bam Boom
Mark Beckwith
5656 Vista Del Monte Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(866) 431-8476
E-mail: beckwith_mark@hotmail.com
Web Site: www.razzlebamboom.com