The Wanjoo Big Sing
Do you know the Wanjoo Song? Maybe you’ve learned it at school, or play group, or even seen it on Play School?
Wanjoo is a fantastic way of learning some Noongar language and a great reminder that the AWESOME Festival takes place in Boorloo (Perth), which is Whadjuk Noongar Country.
In partnership with AWESOME Festival, Gina and Guy warmly invite you to join them for The Wanjoo Big Sing at the Heath Ledger Theatre.
Tune up your tonsils and join them to sing this beautiful song and be part of a 500-voice singalong that celebrates Noongar language and culture.
Wanjoo, wanjoo
Welcome, welcome
Kwobidak koorda
Beautiful friends
Wanjoo, wanjoo
Welcome, welcome
Moorditj koorda
Strong friends
Ngalak djerabiny
We are happy
Noonook djinaniny
To see you
Ngalak warangka
We sing
Wanjoo
Welcome
Djiraly-ak (wanjoo)
From the north (welcome)
Koongal-ak (wanjoo)
From the south(welcome)
Boyal-ak (wanjoo)
From the east (welcome)
Marawar-ak (wanjoo)
From the west (welcome)
Ngalak djerabiny
We are happy
Noonook djinaniny
To see you
Ngalak warangka
We sing
Wanjoo
Welcome
© Words and Music – Gina Williams 2010. Used with permission
Music
All Ages
Heath Ledger Theatre, State Theatre Centre of WA
30 minutes
Gina Williams and Guy Ghouse
Singing,
First Nations,
Language
1 October
Wednesday
1st October
Free event
Accessibility Guide
Lighting and Sound
Total blackout (audience)
Lighting level
Ambient
Flashing lights
Loud sounds
Repetitive noises
Drums
High-pitched tones
Unexpected sounds
Background Music
Interactivity and Participation
Children invited on stage
Artist goes into audience
Manual activity (e.g. read, draw, sing, paint, construct things)
Audience invited to sing along. Song lyrics provided but reading not required.
Undertake direct movement
Participation in groups/pairs
Parent/carer can support in participation
Capacity for a child slower in their movements to participate
Senses, Emotions and Effects
Distinctive smells
Special effects
Textures
Balloons
Characters express anger
Dialogue driven
Sing-a-long, taught Noongar language, simple words
Props
Attention Span
Intermission/break
Introduction
Short introduction
Children need to sit in one place
Appropriate to make noise/move around
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