Timmy & the Breakfast Band

The effects of music on the everyday

Discover how music can powerfully shape our actions, thoughts, and emotions from moment to moment.

Timmy is a perfectly normal schoolboy. But inside, he hears music in his head – all the time! In this energetic pairing of circus and music, Acrobat Gareth Bjaaland (Timmy) and musicians Rachel Johnston and Trent Arkleysmith bring Timmy to life and show students how music can influence their mood and actions.

TRENT ARKLEYSMITH MANDOLIN
GARETH BJAALAND
BANJO
RACHEL JOHNSTON
CELLO

 

Suitability
Suitable for students up to Year 8.

Links to other learning 
English, HASS, Health and Physical Education, The Arts

General capabilities
Critical and creative thinking, Personal and social capability, Literacy, ICT

"Every child was mesmerised by the unique combination of the physical theatrical performance and accompanying sound for the entirety of the show"
— Monkland State School, QLD

Listen

Timmy & the Breakfast Band

TRENT ARKLEYSMITH MANDOLIN
GARETH BJAALAND
BANJO
RACHEL JOHNSTON
CELLO

Event and Ticketing Details

Live In School Tour Dates

Sydney East & City NSW
2024 - Term 4 (4 - 13 Nov )
Illawarra & South Coast NSW
2025 - Term 2 (5 - 16 May)
Adelaide SA
2025 - Term 2 (16 - 20 Jun)
Country North SA
2025 - Term 2 (23 - 27 Jun)
Melbourne & Geelong VIC
2025 - Term 3 (28 Jul - 1 Aug)
Perth WA
2025 - Term 3 (8 - 12 Sep)
Kalgoorlie & the Goldfields WA
2025 - Term 3 (15 - 23 Sep)

Pricing

2024 $9.50 - per student (min. 150 students per concert) An exemption to the minimum student numbers may be available for small schools.
2025 $10.50 - per student (min. 150 students per concert) An exemption to the minimum student numbers may be available for small schools.

Professional Development

By booking a 2025 program, you have access to a free Professional Development Webinar exploring your chosen ensemble and the teaching and learning resources.

Find out more here.

Resources

Musica Viva In Schools includes online teaching and learning resources that guide you through the program you’ve booked and enhance students’ concert experience.

Teaching resources contain:

  • Interactive activities
  • Multimedia content, compatible with Interactive Whiteboard
  • Music and creative arts curriculum-specific content
  • Cross-curriculum links aligned with state and national curricula

Event notes

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.

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