Region: New York State Performers, Programmers & Related Resources for Public Libraries & Groups


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Performer	Program	Category	Description	Fee
Connolly, Carol	World Passport: A Musical Journey Around the World	Multicultural- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Storytelling	Hola! Bonjour! Konnichiwa! Grab your boarding passes and travel around the world with the award-winning musical storytelling duo, Tales ‘n Tunes. This sing-along, clap-along, highly interactive program will take us to many countries. Through folk tales and multicultural songs from around the globe, young readers will explore our cultural diversity while celebrating the common bonds we share with our neighbors throughout the world. It’s an exciting, lively and fun musical story event that encourages kids and their families to participate both from their seats and on stage. Before we say “Adios!” “Au Revoir!” and “Ciao!” they’ll want to learn more, at the library, about this world of ours. Fasten your seat belts!	$201- $350
Connolly, Carol	Tales 'n Tunes	Multicultural- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Storytelling	Award-winning children's recording artists, Carol Connolly and Don Darmer bring tales and tunes from around the world to audiences of all ages. Their songs and stories engage children and have them singing and clapping along. Adult listeners are enchanted by their musical stories. Together, they bring folk and fairy tales to life for their audiences. Their CD, Travelin' Down the Road, is a NAPPA Honors Award winner and an honored recipient of an iParenting Media Award. They released their second CD, Bunches of Beasts, in late 2006. It has received rave reviews in Booklist and School Library Journal. Selected Programs: World Passport: A Musical Journey Around the World, Harvest Hijinks, Wild! About Reading, Story Safari, Spooktacular Songs and Stories, New York State Stories and Songs, Anchors Aweigh, Holiday Celebrations from Around the World. Tales ‘n Tunes will also design a program to suit your needs.	$201- $350
Pelham, Ruth	Community Night or Family Night concerts and events	Multicultural- Other, Music, Other	Reduced fees available for multiple programs in one day or block booking with multiple libraries for the same day. Spending a festive evening singing songs, building and playing musical instruments from recycled materials, and sharing a fun and engaging time with friends and neighbors is a sure way to raise interest in the library and strengthen community bonds. At the center of a Community Night (or Family Night) event is Ruth Pelham’s unique blend of exuberance, warmth, and wit that generates an atmosphere of friendship and belonging within a social and educational context. When mixed with her upbeat and empowering songs, what results is a circle of community in which everyone is valued and welcome, and all participants are involved in age appropriate ways. A Community or Family Night Concert or Event can involve particular ages or be open to the whole community and can be geared to a particular theme or occasion. These engaging programs are available during all seasons and could be moved outdoors if weather allows or take place inside in the warm and cozy environment of the library.	$501- $1000
Del Bianco, Lou	Around the World	Multicultural- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Storytelling	A graceful balance of humor and heart- LA TIMES “Around the World” is an exciting 45 minute multicultural program that combines storytelling, theater, and music. Lou invites children onstage to help him act out stories that reflect the African, South and North American, Asian and European cultures. Each story contains a valuable lesson that can teach us all something about ourselves. Children will discover that we all have a song to sing or a story to tell no matter where we come from …Around the World!	$201- $350
Leon, Alice	Songwriting Workshops	Literature- Creative Writing, Music, Performing Arts- Storytelling	Songwriting Workshop In less than an hour each class will learn about the exciting art of songwriting (Lyrics, melody and rhythm) and actually write and record a brand new song! Every child will take part in creating a new ORIGINAL song based on a theme (ie. a special book, event, science...anything! We will record and sing our new song and an mp3 and CD will be sent to the librarian to be played for and distributed to all the students. Alice created the Valley Cottage Library Theme song with 2 groups of children (K-5) to great reviews! Alice Leon is an award winning songwriter with credits including Sony Records, Crayola Corp., TV shows, films and more. She has written over 60 songs for the Songs of Love Foundation (for critically sick children), released 4 nationally acclaimed CD’s with the indie group “The Alice Project”. She has run many successful workshops throughout Rockland County NY and is now expanding her workshops throughout the tri-state area.	$351- $500
Van Egmond, Timothy	Shivers N' Shudders for Halloween	Multicultural- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Storytelling	Spell-binding tales and songs of the supernatural ranging from the spine-tingling to the rib-tickling, from various cultures and countries around the world. These are accompanied with spirit flute, guitar, conga drum, and a skeleton limberjack (a wooden puppet that taps out a rhythm dancing on a paddleboard). Perfect for Halloween! Different versions can be tailored for different age groups. Tim is a triple treat! He can sing, play a variety of instruments,and tell whopping good tales! – Jane Yolen, renowned Author & Storyteller	$351- $500
Bertles, John	Bash the Trash!	Music, Nature- Environment, Science	Our introductory auditorium show - a combination of science, music and environmental awareness, introducing the basics of sound, vibrations and instrument design as well as providing a tangible example of the Reuse portion of “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.” Thrill to the sounds of the Straw Oboe, Bendjo, and Singing Bowl! This show can be differentiated for the youngest students to the oldest - K-12 and beyond. We seriously recommend that you group your students by age (Grades K-2, 3-6, 6-8, 8-12, for example) so that we can better reach out with age-appropriate music and demonstration. In optional follow-up classroom workshops participants will build musical instruments from their own “found-object” materials and perform with them. Excellent connections to summer reading, environmental programs, music and science book programs.	$501- $1000
TheatreworksUSA, -	RETUMBA! Journey to the Caribbean	Multicultural- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Dance	The all-women Afro-Carribean troupe, made up of singers, dancers and instrumentalists, presents a high-energy uplifting performance that is sure to leave your audience breathless! Interweaving traditional rhythms, beautiful ancient melodies, and a whole lot of fun, Retumba! emphasizes the particular strengths and sensitivities of diverse women working together in celebration, demonstrating the similarities and links of our shared cultures. An unforgettable performance for all ages.	$1001- $3000
Sprout, Jonathan	American Heroes Two Concert	History, Music, Performing Arts- Storytelling	“THE AMERICAN HEROES TWO CONCERT” This concert by GRAMMY Nominee Jonathan Sprout features stories and songs about the remaining heroes on the American Heroes album and a song from More American Heroes -- Thomas Edison, Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass, Benjamin Franklin and Pocahontas. Stunning 30” X 40” photographs of each of the heroes flank Mr. Sprout’s elaborate stage sound system. “Jonathan’s American Heroes Two concert is entertainment at its best. Our staff and students sang and danced while learning information that addressed the Core Curriculum Content Standards for Social Studies. Our best assembly to date, this show is well worth the investment of time and money.” Alyce Anderson, Principal Herbertsville Elementary School, Brick, NJ “One of the best performances we’ve ever had ... truly excellent.” Diane McDonough, Cultural Arts Chairwoman Tomaso Elementary School, Warren, NJ REFERENCES: 1) Bardonia Elementary School, Bardonia, NY Alba D’Ambrosio, Cultural Arts, 845-624-4327 2) Liberty Elementary School, Valley Cottage, NY Holly Corey, PTA, 845-304-9612 3) Strawtown Elementary School, West Nyack, NY Chel Bernstein, PTA, 845-639-1973	$501- $1000
Pelham, Ruth	Musicraft: Singing and Instrument Building Workshop	Multicultural- Other, Music	Reduced fees available for multiple programs in one day or block booking with multiple libraries for the same day. Teaching children to work cooperatively, to help each other accomplish tasks, to share ideas and materials, and to appreciate each other’s creations are all part of this fun-filled character education through music workshop. Working in large and small groups, children build simple musical instruments made from recycled bottle caps, wood bits, cardboard boxes or paint sticks, and also sing songs about friendship, kindness and getting along. These lessons further children's understanding about recycling and reusing, and about caring for the Earth and our global family. A highlight of the workshop is when each child plays his or her instrument during the “Instrument Band Song” which is enthusiastically sung at the conclusion of the workshop. All materials are prepared and supplied by Music Mobile.	$351- $500

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