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


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Performer	Program	Category	Description	Fee
Maichack, Mary Jo	"Books Are Celebrations"	Music, Performing Arts- Theater, Performing Arts- Storytelling	Inspiring young listeners to read, this show evolved into a 1999 NAPPA (National Parenting Publications) Gold Award winning audio recording. Both offer lively original songs celebrating the library and the power of books, multicultural stories — “Why Dog Chases Cat,” “The Unlucky Sailor"--with origami surprise story and kids using sea creature puppets (including a really big shark), and the bend-in-half-laughing instant story theater version of Munsch’s Paper Bag Princess, in costume. You will love and be amazed by the warm variety of this show and its many ways of getting kids happily to interact! Perfect for preschoolers through grade 3, but older kids love it, too.	$351- $500
Bromka, Sondra & John	'The Tale of Yanek & Heliotrope' - A Medieval Music & Storytelling Journey	History, Music, Performing Arts- Theater	Audiences are instantly engaged when a Medieval merchant's cart overflowing with mysterious and intriguing musical instruments arrives. Master Craftsman Yanek is en route to the greatest trading faire in all of France. His path crosses that of Lady Heliotrope, an exuberant troubaritz (female troubadour) in search of poetic inspiration. From here the fairytale spins as their tales entwine in this authentic period storytelling production that will absolutely delight audiences of all ages. Sondra and John Bromka infuse the performance with historic music on a great variety of unusual medieval instruments-many actually built by John, an accomplished luthier in real life. An authentic and appealing program!	$351- $500
Senese, Gerard	Taiko Drums: An Intro to Japanese Culture	Multicultural- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Other	Performances and workshops allow our performers to share the joy of Taiko with their audiences. “KOKORO” (heart and mind): playing with all our heart and mindful of the long history of Taiko we strive to present an authentic Taiko experience. "KI" (energy and spirit): through Taiko our “Ki” is expressed; and this energy and spirit is shared and received by our audience. “BUNKA” (culture): Taiko is used as an educational tool to teach the music, culture and history of Japan to children in schools and in the community; and to imbue a strong appreciation for cultural tradition and the arts. In our presentation-“The Drums of Noto Hanto”- the audience becomes part of the performance enacting the roles of peasants who drum and dance as demons to scare away invading Samurai. We perform both traditional works and contemporary ones; combining Taiko drumming with Japanese Folk Dance for an exciting presentation that will entertain, enthrall and enrich all that experience the power of the Taiko Drums of Japan!	$351- $500
Encore Performing Arts, Inc.	SOUND CHOICES by Rick Adam	Health & Fitness- Other, Life Skills- Other, Music	With a unique combination of original songs, hand shadows, circus arts, and audience participation, Rick Adam's spellbinding performance takes a caring look at growing up and believing in one's self. Rick is a master showman who thoroughly involves the audience while delivering important messages about smoking, drinking, drug use, as well as peacefully resolving conflicts. This uplifting and thoroughly entertaining program boosts self-esteem, and empowers children to build a positive self image, develop confidence, creatively solve problems and make positive choices.	$501- $1000
Tranchina, Gabriele	Songs by Cole Porter and George Gershwin	Music	This program brings some of Cole Porters and George Gershwin’s famous songs back to life with a twist of jazz. We will talk about both composers’ life. Enjoy standards like “Summertime”, I’ve got you under my skin, Our love is here to stay, Just one of those things and many more.	$201- $350
String Band, Homegrown	Songcatchers: The Evolution of the Music of Rural America	History, Music	The Homegrown String Band, a 21st century incarnation of the traditional American family band, presents a program focusing on the people and technologies that have helped shape the oral tradition of American folk music of which they are a part. Interspersed with anecdotes and stories, the band's program of original music, as well as their own unique interpretations of traditional folk material, takes their audiences on a rollicking ride through the sounds of American music. Improvising and interacting like only a family can, and utilizing ten different traditional acoustic instruments (guitar, fiddle, banjo, mandolin, banjo ukulele, mountain dulcimer, tambourine, harmonica, jawharp, and doumbek) as well as a demonstration of Appalachian flatfoot dance, their show is fun and educational for people of all ages.	$501- $1000
Keeffe Schwartzman, Gigi	ARRRRRRR YOU READING?	Literature- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Storytelling	Perfect for SUMMER READING!!Sail the Seven Seas (and Five Oceans) in search of TITLES TO TREASURE. Inspire your young readers with stories and songs from our treasured classics and tour new found literary treasures! We'll walk the Piratical Plank and go FISHING FOR TITLES - a wonderful interactive game to be treasured by all.ARRRRR! We'll embark on a quest for treasure filled with clues and songs for you. Gigi® and Family and Friends lead the rollicking good time with a PLETHORA of PIRATES and Puppets and Plenty of Puns... Guaranteed to be sooo much fun. Multi-award winning singer and educator, Gigi® is from the highly acclaimed Gigi® and the Lend Me a Hand Band®.	$351- $500
., Buffalo and Brandy	Music, Movement & Literacy	Disability Awareness, Literature- Other, Music	Facilitators Ken Ferree (MS, BS) & Mary-Ann Ferree (MC, BA) (AKA-Buffalo and Brandy) use music and movement to create a fun, engaging atmosphere where children are encouraged to experience the joy of reading. Integrating the arts while using music - the universal language – coupled with activity/movement – studies prove that young children have been shown to learn while physically participating in the process – the goal of early literacy enhancement can be achieved in this fun way!!!!	$351- $500
Connolly, Carol	From Snowflakes to Sunshine: Winter into Spring	Multicultural- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Storytelling	Tales 'n Tunes present stories and songs to celebrate Winter and the coming of Spring. From stories of the cold, cold North to songs about hibernation to discovering the first signs of the coming of warmer days to a Japaneses rain song, this program is perfect for February or April vacation breaks.	$201- $350
Epstein Kravis, Anna	MULTI-CULTURAL Winter Holiday Song & Puppetry Concerts	Music, Performing Arts- Storytelling, Performing Arts- Puppetry	Celebrate the Holiday(s) of your choice with this joyous song and puppet program! Include non-religious Holiday and seasonal favorites (Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwaanza, Eid-- any or all, your choice) and/or well loved, fun songs of the winter season. Lots of participation, synthesizer keyboard, LuLu the Singing Lama, Huggy the Holiday Bear, adorable hand puppets and many opportunities for children to be in the show! Ages 2-8 (+ -) and family audiences. Great Holiday & winter time fun for all!	$501- $1000

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