Concerts

Since 2001, Andrew has regularly toured schools and parishes around Australia, New Zealand and in more recent times, North America. His concerts and workshops are celebrations of faith and fun through singing, actions and a bit of comedy as well. Children are very much encouraged to be active participants, rather than spectators. Andrew’s workshops and concerts are easy to prepare and can be done purely on the day itself.

The usual full-day program is a series of workshops in the morning:

COST: The cost for each visit is based on an all-inclusive per child fee (about the cost of a well-known “feeling good emotionally” meal! - GST inclusive in Australia, no GST in NZ), depending on the program selected.

Short Program: A short program is also available where Andrew spends an hour with your choir then presents an hour long concert to your school. Minimum audience sizes apply for this as well as availability being dependent on two schools wanting the same format on the same day.

Special Events:
Andrew is available for Holy Week Events and Christmas Concerts (Sydney, Wollongong, Parramatta, and Broken Bay Dioceses only). These events tend to book out 18 months in advance and preference is given to schools that Andrew has visited for his standard workshop concert days. Please note that Christmas Concerts are fully booked for 2010 and 2011.

Available in 2011 only: Holy Week Remembrances in Perth and Adelaide: due to the school holidays being earlier in NSW than in SA and WA Andrew will be taking his Holy Week Remembrances to Adelaide and Perth in 2011. Check the itinerary pages for April for available dates (WA now booked out}.

Andrew is also available for:

• parish musician workshops;
• parish celebrations;
• school fetes
• official openings/blessings of school facilities
• author/composer visits for Book Week events
• School songwriting days- these are extremely limited- only 6 per year

How Do I Book A Concert?

To book a concert check out available dates on the itinerary pages and then email or fax Andrew with your details.

To download an "Expression Of Interest Form" click here.

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Professional Development for Teachers,
Leaders of Religious Education and Principals

Andrew has hosted professional developments for educational leaders, religious education leaders in schools, classroom teachers and catechists across Australia and New Zealand. His content is suitable for primary school teachers and can be adapted to conferences, full days, half days, twilight sessions and staff meetings.

Andrew’s main presentations are:

This Day- Music and Daily Prayer for Children
This workshop provides classroom teachers with a range of strategies and songs to enhance students’ understanding of prayer and the many different ways of praying through song.

Speak My Word Today- Bringing Scripture to Life through Song
This workshop provides classroom teachers with a range of strategies using music to enhance students’ understanding of, and involvement in, scripture.

Catholic Schools Doing It Well
A Virtual Tour of Catholic Primary Schools in Australia and New Zealand with a focus on Catholic Culture
Provides teachers and leaders with an opportunity to reflect on Catholic Culture in their own school through exposure to good practices in a wide range of schools.

Together As One- Celebrating Liturgies with children
A Workshop for APREs, RECs, and DRSs, Teachers of Religion, and Catechists. Providing those who create and direct liturgies for children with an improved understanding of the place of music in the liturgy, based on the “Directory of Masses for Children”.

God Made the World…God revealed through Creation
This workshop provides classroom teachers and catechists with a range of strategies and songs to enhance students’ understanding of God revealed through the gift of creation.

Each presentation can be adjusted to suit timeslots of 60-100 minutes.

Endorsements of Andrew’s Services
Quotes from teachers, parents and children

"Well what can I say, Thursday was a huge success and the most enjoyable experience we have all had in a very long time. Thank you for your professionalism and warmth, you are so good at sharing your love of music with all age groups ! I had so many positive comments from children, parents and especially the staff. We can't wait until you come back and see us again. Thank you for enriching the lives of all of us here at St Pius X !!"

Fran Chalmers, St Pius X School, Manning, WA, AUSTRALIA, July 1 2010

"Thank you so much for the gift of your wonderful music and your wonderful website. It is so easy for our teachers to locate the songs that they need. Quite frankly Andrew it is the most user-friendly website I have ever been on."
Miles Meyers, Coordinator Catholic Education Services, Regina Catholic Schools, Saskatchewan, CANADA, April 2010

“Wow! What a great concert you shared with us last Friday. My Year 3 class and I just love to sing and praise God in this way. We were buzzing all day and could have sung with you all day! Your tunes are so catchy and easy to remember-with a very powerful message. You really made (red head) Melissa's day and all those other children who you got to know and name so quickly. You sure have a great gift and are doing wonderful things by sharing it with Australians and New Zealanders.”
 Liz Martin, Teacher, St Mary’s School, Tauranga, New Zealand

“I just wanted to let everyone know what a wonderful day St Gerard's experienced yesterday with Andrew Chinn.  This year instead of our huge annual 'Christmas Concert' we decided to have an Andrew Chinn Concert.  What a huge success it was!! He's such a fabulous guy - calm, creative, entertaining and certainly spiritual!!! With virtually no prior preparation on my part - except a few emails, advertising and letting teachers know about the concert - there was hardly any preparation.  With what is such a busy, jam packed curriculum these days - it was a wonderful way to have the whole school community come together for an evening of fun and low stress entertainment - AND fancy being able to have a religious theme as well??!!”
Claire Sullivan, Religious Education Co-ordinator, St Gerard’s Primary School, Carlingford, NSW.

"Andrew Chinn- what an inspiration! We noticed that Andrew caught the ears and hearts of all who were there. He is truly a gifted man and we are blessed that he shares his gifts with us. His songs and music will forever be in our hearts"
Kathleen – Parent, St Joseph’s Primary School, Nth Ipswich, QLD

“We used Andrew’s music this year for our second grade communicants’ First Communion Mass here at the school, and it was a huge success.  We have already planned to use five of his songs next year as daily prayer songs at announcements in the morning to get the students started on a very positive note each weekday.”
Barbara Vellotti, Music Teacher, Noter Dame Academy, Duluth, Georgia, USA

“Our teacher asked us to put up our hand if we had a good time when Andrew Chinn came to our school. I put up two hands because one hand wasn’t enough!”
Year 2 student, St Lawrence’s Primary School, Leongatha, VIC

“While I always used your songs as a teacher, this is the first chance I have had to encourage the use of them across the school. They have certainly helped to 'lift the spirit' of this place and I look forward to hearing more of your work and talent. The songs are obviously an expression of a deep faith. I am beginning to use your little stories that explain how the songs came about and the children are fascinated...Thank You!”
Robyn Mercer, REC, St Columba College, Andrews Farm, SA

Some comments from principals, RECs/APREs/DRSs and teachers on Andrew’s Professional Development Sessions:

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