Andrew Werderitsch
Inspirational teacher, performer and musician
Andjru.com
Cell: 310 926 0272
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Objective
To support the community with my commitment to
inspiring youth and adults to connect to music and movement. To continue to
develop and implement exciting and alternative music and movement programs that
encourages students' interest in the arts as a means of self-expression.
Profile
Motivating and inspirational. Creates dynamic,
active curriculum, which is dedicated to the freedom of expression of each
student. Supports the life and growth of each class and brings fun, engaging
energy to all situations with an acute awareness of the needs of the class and
the individual. Excellent interpersonal skills and great rapport with teaching
staff and parents. Creates connections, openness and a feeling of relatedness
with students. Accomplished studio recording artist and musician. (Recorded on
over 8 albums with internationally renowned artists) TV Commercial recording
artist.
Professional Experience
Facilitator
InDidjInUs Folk - Therapeutic Didjeridu
playshop
MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS 2008 - Present
Key achievements: Working with non-profit
organizations to create and facilitate six-week playshops. Includes: creating, painting, and
playing didjeridu. Focus on
breathing, music and sound as healing modalities. Bringing in Aboriginal storytelling and connection to
nature.
Educator
InDidjInUs Kids - Creative Music and Dance for
children and teachers
Malibu Methodist Nursery School 2008 - 2011
Palisades Preschool 2001
- 2008
Methodist Preschool 2004
- 2008
Seven Arrows Preschool 2001 -
2002
The Growing Place Preschool 2001
Key achievements: Created an interactive
music and dance program, which connects participants to their indigenous roots
as creative custodians of the planet.
InDidjInUs Kids emphasizes music, dance, storytelling, ecology and
nature awareness. The Didjeridu is
showcased
Director
DIDJERIDU - INGS 1996 to 2000
Australia, New Zealand
Key achievements: Developed, promoted and
presented music and movement presentations/programs for the community through
schools (preschool - high school), libraries, and private organizations.
Supports students in gaining confidence and self-esteem with voice, dance, and
music. Brings awareness to a deeper listening of sound. Developed creative
dance that connects children to nature. Repeatedly received recognition from
parents and teachers as to the positive affect the program has on their children.
Educator/Musician
INSIDEOUTCOMMUNITYARTS 2001to 2011
An after school arts program for at-risk middle
school youth throughout greater Los Angeles.
Key Achievements: Completed Inside Out
Training / Curriculum. Facilitated theater workshops that taught awareness and
expression of feelings; non-violent communication; and conflict resolution. Led
warm-ups, and expression workshops for up to 30 students at a time. Co-directed
and assisted students in theatrical productions. Created fun, engaging team building
activities and programs. Provided live music and sound effects for student
performances.
World Percussion and Didjeridu as electives
NEW ROADS MIDDLE SCHOOL 2003 to 2010
Key achievements: Created curriculum
which engages students to connect with their own bodies and feelings in
relationship to music and movement and to apply awareness to world percussion
instruments and Didjeridu.
Performer and Facilitator
DRUMS AND RHYTHMS OF THE WORLD 2003 to 2011
Key achievements: Worked with
world-renowned percussionist Jim McGrath in presenting world percussion and
dance to schools throughout Los Angeles. Engaged up to 150 students, classes K
- 8 with interactive performances.
Street Theater Performer
Reef Festival (Cairns, Australia). Americas Cup
(Auckland, New Zealand). 1999 - 2000 Created interactive street theater
character and employed by city council to perform and interact with e vent
participants.
AWARDS: LOS ANGELES TIMES Critics Choice BACK
STAGE WEST Critics Best List Musical Accompaniment for Daisy and the
Dreamtime. Theatrical Production. West coast Premier.
EDUCATION / RELATED CLASSES
SOUND THERAPY INTENSIVE 2002 The Sound Therapy
Center of Los Angeles Furthered my study of sound healing with voice and the
didjeridu.
FUMBLING TOWARDS ECSTASY 2000 to present The 5
rhythms dance class with Jo Cobbett and Michael Skelton. Connecting emotion
with movement and music.
STATE OF FLUX 1998 Melbourne
Australia
Intensive of Contact Improvisation Dance.
COLUMBIACOLLEGECHICAGO 1988-1990 BA Film and
Video Production. Graduated with honors.
CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY 1986 - 1988 Studied
Cinematic and Theatrical Arts.
Andrew Werderitsch
Andjru.com
310 926 0272