Rhythm Works

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Creating with percussion

Discover how music can be used to conjure up strong visual images with this dynamic percussion duo.

Rhythm Works is a dynamic percussion duo who bring rhythm to life through energy, creativity and imagination. In this high-energy performance, students explore how percussion can be used to create vivid musical imagery – from lizards and waterfalls, to road trains and bustling carnivals.

Featuring a wide range of percussion instruments, including African djembes, marimbas, electronic loop machines, Boomwhackers and invented wearable instruments made from PVC pipe, students are introduced to concepts such as ostinato, syncopation and programmatic composition. Rhythm Works inspires students to experiment with percussion to create their own musical stories and imagery in the classroom and beyond.

ELIJAH SHEPHERD PERCUSSION
KEVIN TUCK PERCUSSION

Suitability
Suitable for students up to Year 8.

Curriculum and Cross-curriculum Links
English, HASS, Mathematics, Technology, The Arts

Key general capabilities
ICT competence, critical and creative thinking, literacy, numeracy

"From start to finish, the energy in the room was contagious, and you could see how much the students were drawn into the experience. The interactive elements really helped them connect with the music – they were involved and fully immersed."

— Farrer Primary School, ACT

"We could see the awe and pure joy on the faces of so many students during the concert. Our year 2 students were talking about the concert days afterwards."

— Laverton P-12 College, VIC

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Rhythm Works in Kununurra, WA. Credit: Nathan Dyer

Event and Ticketing Details

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Live In School Tour Dates

Sydney East & City NSW

2026 - Term 2 (20 - 22 May)

North West NSW

2026 - Term 2 (25 - 29 May)

Brisbane, Logan & Gold Coast QLD

2026 - Term 2 (1 - 4 Jun)

North Coast QLD

2026 - Term 2 (5 - 9 Jun)

Perth WA

2026 - Term 3 (10 - 14 Aug - SOLD OUT)

South West WA

2026 - Term 3 (17 - 26 Aug)

Riverina NSW

2026 - Term 4 (26 - 30 Oct)

Greater Western Sydney NSW

2027 - Term 2 (3 - 12 May)

Sydney North & Central Coast NSW

2027 - Term 2 (13 - 19 May)

Illawarra & South Coast NSW

2027 - Term 2 (20 May - 1 Jun)

Pricing

Student	$10.50 - (min. 150 students per concert) An exemption to the minimum student numbers may be available for small schools.
Teacher	All teachers attend for free

Professional Development

Every Musica Viva Australia In Schools show booking includes a free Professional Development Webinar designed to help you get the most out of your chosen ensemble and accompanying teaching resources.

PD Webinars will take place in Term 1. 2027. Registrations open Monday 7 September.

Resources

Every booking includes at least a term’s worth of education resources to help you and other teachers at your school bring music into the classroom and prepare your students for the performance.

This includes:

Up to 12 weeks of curriculum-aligned lesson activities
Interactive content that brings the musicians into the classroom with instructional videos
Student facing materials to encourage independent learning
Resources that are curriculum-aligned to all four national and state curricula

Read more and explore the Musica Viva Australia In Schools Education Resource Platform

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Financial Assistance

Musica Viva Australia is able to offer financial assistance to schools in need through our Equal Music program.

Support is available for low ICSEA and small schools, and for students facing financial or geographical barriers that would otherwise prohibit them from participating. Contact your state office or find out more information here.

Rhythm Works

Creating with percussion

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