Electric Six-string Violinist - A New Era for the Violin!

Age Range: K-12

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The violin ROCKS!!

Violinist Geoffrey Castle puts the violin back on center stage with virtuoso showmanship and a 21st century style.   This dynamic performance will forever change students’ misconceptions of what is possible on a violin, while giving them a new perspective on the dynamic history of the ORIGINAL lead instrument.

Empower students to dream big and to fearlessly act upon big ideas. 

Geoffrey Castle uses his unique abilities and experiences to communicate to students a message of self-motivation and education as an avenue to achieving one’s dreams.  Students become empowered to have big dreams and to have the courage to act upon big ideas.

Experience the evolution of this classical instrument to the era of the 21st century.

Though originating in Italy, there are traditions of playing the violin from all over the world.  Geoffrey brings students on a journey that exploring the different cultures from which various genres of music have been sourced throughout history, including Celtic, Middle-Eastern, Bluegrass, Classical, and Rock genres.  The difference between an electric and an acoustic violin, and the difference between a fiddle and a violin are discussed.

Suitable for all ages, and designed for maximum entertainment!  

This presentation combines musical performance and opportunities for student interaction and participation to engage and inspire!

In addition to school assemblies, workshops and small classroom presentations are also available.  All presentations emphasize self motivation and the use of school and education as a resource to achieving goals and dreams:

Workshops:

With the school orchestra: in a one class period workshop Geoffrey walks students through the different equipment he uses to make his music.   He also discusses techniques and practice strategies for students who want to move into improvised and/or electric music on string instruments. This presentation is designed to be an informal question-and-answer session, with lots of opportunities for student interaction.

Classroom Presentation:

Through a show-and-tell and question-and-answer format, students learn what it is like to be a professional musician, and how education enables Geoffrey to be a successful musician and composer.

Credits:

"Don't mess with the fiddle man"  Bruce Springsteen
"One of the finest musicians I have ever had the pleasure to play with"  Alan White (YES, the drummer for John Lennon!)
Geoffrey also played at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in North Carolina with members of Tower of Power, Yes, The Hooters, Queen, and Debbie Gibson.

Testimonials

Please check out the following recommendations, fan letters, and newspaper articles:

• Fairmount Elementary Official Letter
• Grace 1st Grade
• Beckman Class Thank You
• Crystal Springs Letter
• Geoffrey Castle inspires with his music - Woodinville Weekly, March 1, 2010

Thanks so much for all your help!  Everything went really well.  The kids loved the performance and everyone on the faculty really seemed pleased, especially our Principal. Everyone was astounded by Geoffrey’s performance!  Thanks again for everything!
Dot Stranix, Athletic Director
Bishop Shanahan HS
Downingtown, PA

Thank you for sending us Geoffrey. He did a great job and really connected well with our students. He is an amazing musician. --- Tom Morris, Associate Principal
Camas High School
Camas, WA
Posted: 2009-04-21

Let me tell you that I would HIGHLY recommend Geoffrey Castle as a school assembly to anyone. While he still has the time to do these, take advantage! His lessons for the kids whether it's type of music (classical, modern, fiddle, etc.), geographical (S. African music, Celtic, Turkish, etc.), or life lessons - the kids listened, the kids learned, the kids (as well as teachers) had a great time. The music teachers LOVED it since it opened up so many teaching avenues for them. --- Linda
Crystal Springs Elementary School
Bothell, WA
Posted: 2009-04-14