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WAM Schools Alive Smarter than Smoking is an exciting program that offers a range of activities and resources including concert incursions, song writing/recording workshops and Q & A sessions with local bands.

Sponsored by Healthway, WAM Schools Alive has presented live, original West Australian acts to over 100,000 students around the state since 2001. Previous acts have included charting & award winning acts such as Birds of Tokyo, Gyroscope, Little Birdy, Karnivool and John Butler.



Recently, rising bands such as The Brow Horn Orchestra, Split Seconds, Sonpsilo Circus and Sneaky Weasel Gang have been popular at metro and regional schools. 

The concert incursion is the staple of WAM’s Schools Program and involves contemporary West Australian acts of all styles performing at schools using industry standard production equipment.

A workshop is also facilitated by the act before or afterwards to give students further insight into the craft and the industry.

The Schools Program aims to develop an audience for West Australian contemporary music, provide music industry skills to young people and emerging artists and raise awareness amongst young people of opportunities for involvement in their local music industry.



Healthway

SchoolsAlive
Smarter than Smoking

Smarter than Smoking



Kris Dimitroff, WAM Schools Officer
p: (08) 9227 7962
e: kris@wam.asn.au
w: wam.asn.au/schools

Don't forget to sign up to our WAM Schools Mailing List
to stay informed about this & many other all-age events too!
 

  
WAM Schools Alive Smarter than Smoking is an exciting program that offers a range of activities and resources including concert incursions, song writing/recording workshops and Q & A sessions with local bands.

Sponsored by Healthway, WAM Schools Alive has presented live, original West Australian acts to over 100,000 students around the state since 2001. Previous acts have included charting & award winning acts such as Birds of Tokyo, Gyroscope, Little Birdy, Karnivool and John Butler.



Recently, rising bands such as The Brow Horn Orchestra, Split Seconds, Sonpsilo Circus and Sneaky Weasel Gang have been popular at metro and regional schools. 

The concert incursion is the staple of WAM’s Schools Program and involves contemporary West Australian acts of all styles performing at schools using industry standard production equipment.

A workshop is also facilitated by the act before or afterwards to give students further insight into the craft and the industry.

The Schools Program aims to develop an audience for West Australian contemporary music, provide music industry skills to young people and emerging artists and raise awareness amongst young people of opportunities for involvement in their local music industry.



Healthway

SchoolsAlive
Smarter than Smoking

Smarter than Smoking



Kris Dimitroff, WAM Schools Officer
p: (08) 9227 7962
e: kris@wam.asn.au
w: wam.asn.au/schools

Don't forget to sign up to our WAM Schools Mailing List
to stay informed about this & many other all-age events too!
Testimonials
If you have thoughts to share about your Schools Alive experience, please don't hesitate to contact wam@wam.asn.au with your feedback.


"I cannot thank you and your team enough!

I just saw ten teachers, a dozen parents and 330 children (aged 5 to 13) dance non stop for 50 minutes and they were all so happy and focussed!

.... The teachers all raved about the afternoon's entertainment and how well behaved the kids were considering the freedom and massive stimulation. Children with bad body image or lack of physical skills were all grooving out, our sports teacher was amazed that music could shift unmotivated kids like that!

.... The band were absolutely AWESOME and did a terrific workshop. I got my 5 brass students to bring their instruments and we all jammed with 70 others who had percussion instruments... so much fun! The local paper covered the workshop also.

I believe that they will never forget today and if even only one or two of the students follow a Musical career then it will make this all so worth it."

Keryn - Capel Primary School
11 November 2010


If you have thoughts to share about your Schools Alive experience, please don't hesitate to contact wam@wam.asn.au with your feedback.


"I cannot thank you and your team enough!

I just saw ten teachers, a dozen parents and 330 children (aged 5 to 13) dance non stop for 50 minutes and they were all so happy and focussed!

.... The teachers all raved about the afternoon's entertainment and how well behaved the kids were considering the freedom and massive stimulation. Children with bad body image or lack of physical skills were all grooving out, our sports teacher was amazed that music could shift unmotivated kids like that!

.... The band were absolutely AWESOME and did a terrific workshop. I got my 5 brass students to bring their instruments and we all jammed with 70 others who had percussion instruments... so much fun! The local paper covered the workshop also.

I believe that they will never forget today and if even only one or two of the students follow a Musical career then it will make this all so worth it."

Keryn - Capel Primary School
11 November 2010


Book Your School Incursion & Workshop
WAM Schools Alive Smarter than Smoking Program is now booking for 2012. The program brings the live contemporary music concert experience to your school. Local, original acts also offer insights into music industry careers.

Past bands have included Birds of Tokyo, Sugar Army, Little Birdy, Gyroscope and John Butler.

Don't let your school miss out! Book the next big thing right now by downloading the Application Form, or contact Kris Dimitroff at kris@wam.asn.au or call (08) 9227 7962 to discuss your booking today.

Cost: $330 (inc GST)

Includes:
  • Live performance from a local act at your school
  • PA with sound engineer provided
  • Workshop / Q&A session with the act
  • Prizes / Giveaways


Wolves @ Mt Lawley SHS 2011


Brow Horn Orchestra @ Corpus Christi College 2010



Goodnight Tiger @ Holy Rosary School 2010



Convict X @ South Thornlie Primary 2010

WAM Schools Alive Smarter than Smoking Program is now booking for 2012. The program brings the live contemporary music concert experience to your school. Local, original acts also offer insights into music industry careers.

Past bands have included Birds of Tokyo, Sugar Army, Little Birdy, Gyroscope and John Butler.

Don't let your school miss out! Book the next big thing right now by downloading the Application Form, or contact Kris Dimitroff at kris@wam.asn.au or call (08) 9227 7962 to discuss your booking today.

Cost: $330 (inc GST)

Includes:
  • Live performance from a local act at your school
  • PA with sound engineer provided
  • Workshop / Q&A session with the act
  • Prizes / Giveaways


Wolves @ Mt Lawley SHS 2011


Brow Horn Orchestra @ Corpus Christi College 2010



Goodnight Tiger @ Holy Rosary School 2010



Convict X @ South Thornlie Primary 2010

Schools Categories for WAM Song of the Year


WAM SONG OF THE YEAR 2011 | entries close 5:00pm Monday 25 July
wam.asn.au/songoftheyear
 
WAM Song of the Year is an annual songwriting competition. There are two school age categories in which young people can enter their original compositions, as well as the general genre & special theme categories. The contest highlights WA’s up and coming talent, with category winners receiving great prizes such as recording time, cash or music store vouchers.

2011 WAM Song of the Year School Age Categories
14 Years and Under
$500 music equipment voucher
PLUS 1 day studio time
 
   
15 to 17 Years (inclusive)
$500 music equipment voucher
PLUS 1 day studio time
 
   
School Aged Category entry is US$5 (online), AU$10 (hardcopy) OR $100 for Class Group entry - maximum of 20 songs. Please note that the School Aged Category entry prices only apply to the School Aged Categories listed above. Genre & other category entries are charged at full price. All school age entries are to be based on the oldest entrant's age as at 12 October 2011.

This is your chance to support the budding songwriters in your classroom. Encourage them to have a go and getting their songs out there! Even better, why not book a WAM Song Writing Workshop to get your students started on their hit song!?



WAM SONG OF THE YEAR 2011 | entries close 5:00pm Monday 25 July
wam.asn.au/songoftheyear
 
WAM Song of the Year is an annual songwriting competition. There are two school age categories in which young people can enter their original compositions, as well as the general genre & special theme categories. The contest highlights WA’s up and coming talent, with category winners receiving great prizes such as recording time, cash or music store vouchers.

2011 WAM Song of the Year School Age Categories
14 Years and Under
$500 music equipment voucher
PLUS 1 day studio time
 
   
15 to 17 Years (inclusive)
$500 music equipment voucher
PLUS 1 day studio time
 
   
School Aged Category entry is US$5 (online), AU$10 (hardcopy) OR $100 for Class Group entry - maximum of 20 songs. Please note that the School Aged Category entry prices only apply to the School Aged Categories listed above. Genre & other category entries are charged at full price. All school age entries are to be based on the oldest entrant's age as at 12 October 2011.

This is your chance to support the budding songwriters in your classroom. Encourage them to have a go and getting their songs out there! Even better, why not book a WAM Song Writing Workshop to get your students started on their hit song!?


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The West Australian Music Industry Association Inc. (WAM) exists to develop the contemporary music industry in Western Australia. WAM is a non-profit membership based association, and the peak representative body for contemporary music in WA.

If you're involved in the music industry in any way shape or form, your Memberships stay within WA to assist you and our industry grow through events, competitions, workshops, information service & industry advocacy.

Contact or Join WAM today - you can make a difference right here in Western Australia!

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For more information about WAM's Schools Program, please contact:

Kris Dimitroff
Education Officer
email
kris@wam.asn.au
phone
+61 (0)8 9227 7962
regional1800 007 962


wam.asn.au/schools
wam.asn.au/ampfest
For more information about WAM's Schools Program, please contact:

Kris Dimitroff
Education Officer
email
kris@wam.asn.au
phone
+61 (0)8 9227 7962
regional1800 007 962


wam.asn.au/schools
wam.asn.au/ampfest
About Kris
Kris Dimitroff

Kris Dimitroff commenced his duties as Education and Project Officer at WAM in January 2009. Prior to this role, Kris taught English, Media Studies and English Literature at WA high schools and also in the UK.

Kris has also been kicking around the Perth music industry since 1996. His career began drumming for indie-pop favourites Team Jedi from 1996 to 2004. Currently, Kris is the lead-singer/guitarist and manager for Russian Winters.

As a musician, Kris has played to national and international audiences, received airplay on JJJ, RTRFM and 96FM, won competitions such as Triple J Unearthed, Coca Cola Live and Local, and has released over 6 CDs worth of original material.

Recently at WAM, Kris has coordinated the Schools Alive Program, AmpFest Band Competition and the Music Feedback CD & concert projects.
Kris Dimitroff

Kris Dimitroff commenced his duties as Education and Project Officer at WAM in January 2009. Prior to this role, Kris taught English, Media Studies and English Literature at WA high schools and also in the UK.

Kris has also been kicking around the Perth music industry since 1996. His career began drumming for indie-pop favourites Team Jedi from 1996 to 2004. Currently, Kris is the lead-singer/guitarist and manager for Russian Winters.

As a musician, Kris has played to national and international audiences, received airplay on JJJ, RTRFM and 96FM, won competitions such as Triple J Unearthed, Coca Cola Live and Local, and has released over 6 CDs worth of original material.

Recently at WAM, Kris has coordinated the Schools Alive Program, AmpFest Band Competition and the Music Feedback CD & concert projects.
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WAM gratefully acknowledges the assistance of the State Government of Western Australia through the
DEPARTMENT OF CULTURE AND THE ARTS
WA Department of Culture and the Arts | Lotterywest

WAM is also assisted by the Commonwealth Government through
AUSTRALIA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS
Australia Council for the Arts

WAM gratefully acknowledges the assistance of the State Government of Western Australia through the
DEPARTMENT OF CULTURE AND THE ARTS
WA Department of Culture and the Arts | Lotterywest

WAM is also assisted by the Commonwealth Government through
AUSTRALIA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS
Australia Council for the Arts

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