Children’s Music Group

 “A FOREST GNOME FLIES TO OMAN“

 (Children’s theater for children from ages 3-7)

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 “A Forest Gnome Flies to Oman“ and we are flying along too!

The children’s musical theater performance, based on the picture book of the same name by Dorothee Schwab and Melanie Laibl, guides children and adults around the world with playful music, rhymes, and song. ​

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„A forest gnome sits on a tree and swings his legs, dreaming a wild dream – one much different from all the other young gnomes. Instead of sitting at home, he wants to fly around the world. The only thing is: how does one begin to fly, when nature hasn’t given one wings?” (Schwab/Laibl “A Forest Gnome Flies to Oman”)

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​A rustling leaf drifts in the autumn breeze. It comes to the aid of the forest gnome and takes him along as a passenger. There they go flying away! Along the way, the gnome is accompanied by the audience. He invites the observers to travel with him through various countries and cultures, where they make music, sing, and dance.

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The remarkable thing is that, seeing as the story is sung with both voice and hand and the story told in both German and Austrian Sign Language, we can all – whether hearing impaired, deaf, or hearing – join in with the forest gnome on his adventures. Are you coming with? ​

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​Cast:

Angelika Hörmann - Conceptualization, coordination

Julia Auer - Flute, voice, acting

Mira Gregorič - Violin, voice, acting

Agnes Haider – Piano, ukulele, acting

Katharina Stanetty – Voice, acting

Melina Velissaris – Austrian Sign Language, acting

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BODY PERCUSSION Workshop with András Dés 

(for children 6 years and older)

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 Multipercussionist Andras Dés invites the audience to a unique body percussion session: with clapping, slapping, and stamping, participants can experience music and rhythm with their own bodies. The performance is especially well suited for beginners and children 6 years and older are welcome to join.​

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DJEMBE Workshop with Mamadou Diabate

 (for children 6 years and older)

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​Drumming unites. Have you always wanted to try the traditional African djembe? What, in fact, is behind this drum? Where does it come from? How does one play it? Step by step – and with lots of fun and joy – Mamadou Diabate will show you how to drum on the djembe.

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​There is a limited number of participants we can accommodate. Pre-registration is not required, but you may register if desired by contacting us via email at office@beat-the-silence.at. Workshops will be interpreted into Austrian Sign Language. ​

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Children’s Concert with Mamadou Diabate

 (for children 6 years and older)

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​A concert by Mamdou Diabate suitable for children 6 years and older – designed so that even the youngest members of our public can listen, participate, and experience joy at the Sababu Festival. What is the balophon, where does it come from, and how is it built? Music and stories from Africa. This concert will be interpreted into Austrian Sign Language.

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