Bash the Trash Environmental Arts

Contact

bashthetrash@mac.com
www.bashthetrash.com
John Bertles: 914.478.1103

Bash the Trash Environmental Arts

For over 30 years Bash the Trash has been building, performing and educating with musical instruments made from recycled and reused materials: Inspiring students to discover the connections between art and science with their amazing invented instruments, incorporating STEM-to-STEAM as well as issues of plastic pollution and climate change. Bash the Trash offers stand-alone shows, follow-up hands-on workshops, as well as a sequential series of performances that goes progressively deeper into the science of sound as well as environmental concepts. “Sustainable Sounds” explores the science behind sound and vibrations; “Found Sound Science” goes deeper into the families of instruments; “Trash to Techno” transforms simple sounds into danceable beats through technology; “Trash Jam” shows kids how to make their own Junk Band; “Global Bash” features instrument-builders from cultures around the world. The shows are always fast and funny, with age-appropriate audience participation throughout and chock-full of amazing science demos and fun music presented by a superb crew of scientist/musicians. Assembly performances, hands-on workshops, residencies and family programs available.

Organizer: Bash the Trash
Age Group: Grades PreK- to 8
Cost: $1550/$1895