| HIGH SCHOOL PRESENTATION
HOJA has performed hundreds of high school presentations over the last ten years, and we have specifically tailored our show to relate and appeal to teenagers. Often, presenters such as yourself aren’t sure whether to believe that, as there aren’t many presentations out there that go over really well with a high school audience, let alone an acappella singing group. Please be assured that we are not a traditional acappella group — we beatbox and imitate instruments so that the show sounds more like a band than like three guys singing. We also relate to them well and don’t take ourselves too seriously onstage, which allows your students to let their guard down and see us as doing something pretty cool and unique. Our involvement of staff and student volunteers helps to break the ice so that even the most skeptical students feel comfortable to just settle in and have good time with us. We will leave your students not only energized, laughing, and smiling, but also inspired and motivated. HOJA will be the highlight of your students’ year! “The staff was enthralled with your talent to perform, to communicate and inspire even the most doubtful and bitter students. Every single student left the Performing Arts Centre that day smiling and humming: an outstanding accomplishment at the Senior High Level. In my time as high school administrator, I have never experienced a group of young people like yourselves who were able to captivate, interact, encourage, motivate, entertain and talk candidly with students like you did so eloquently. You captured my school by storm.” *Please see below for more quotes from junior high schools who were skeptical at first!* What Does HOJA Do?
We are very proud of the fact that many schools regard us as the best presentation they have ever brought in, and have brought us in again and again, to the delight of their students. “Some of our students and staff had expressed concern about how this group would be accepted by a high school age group. HOJA proved that they are more than capable of entertaining this age group, and that the less acceptable tactics used by some performers to gain acceptance are not necessary I made a point of looking into the crowd several times during the show to gauge their interest, and I found that the crowd responded very well to the music and stories that were presented.” “I think that high school audiences can sometimes be quite skeptical about new experiences, and ‘Mac’ students are no different. I watched their faces at the beginning of the show and I could see the reserved looks. However, by your second selection the students were totally hooked. The laughter and applause was a genuine response to your delightfully diverse choreography, fabulous music and your show-stopping wit. Many students approached me afterwards to ask if it was possible to have you return sometime in the future.” “The talent and the enthusiasm that HOJA so obviously displayed had the whole student body ‘up’ with the very first song and kept them there throughout. It really was the best assembly we ever had!” We also pride ourselves on the fact that presenters regard us as among the most professional, respectful, and easy to work with performers they have ever brought in. “Our students grade 7-12 enjoyed the show thoroughly and the staff was very impressed with the professionalism of the performers. Things went smoothly, perfectly timed, and well staged.” “HOJA arrived early enough to set up properly and be ready for the time that was scheduled. As a Catholic School, we must always watch that performances for our students are appropriate and this was. The content was great and showed respect for all in attendance.” “Another plus was their relatively low fee, compared to many other touring groups. They more than earned their booking fee and volunteered to stay longer to talk with members of the audience. They were extremely well received by students and staff and we plan to book them again next year.” |
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