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


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Performer	Program	Category	Description	Fee
Yacovella, Joanne	Mother Goose Presents: The Magic of Reading (Ages 3-5)	Literature- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Dance	Early literacy program. This program incorporates an interactive musical approach to foster an appreciation of easy books and nursery rhymes. The main activity is acting out a book and/or rhyme by performing music and movement using props and puppets.	$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
Sonny and Perley, Sonny and Perley	Too Marvelous For Words ~ A Tribute to Johnny Mercer	History, Media- Other, Music	Too Marvelous For Words ~ A Tribute to Johnny Mercer Johnny Mercer began writing songs at the age of 15 and eventually became one of the foremost figures of 20th century American popular music. From the mid-1930s through the mid-1950s, many of the songs Mercer wrote and performed were among the most popular hits of the time. He wrote the lyrics to more than a thousand songs, including compositions for movies and Broadway shows. Sonny & Perley highlight favorites including "Skylark", "Accentuate The Positive", "Blues In The Night" and "Moon River".	$351- $500
Shepard, Mark	The Bully Proof Kid	Life Skills- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Storytelling	The Bully Proof Kid: A Bullying Prevention Program That Works From The Inside Out Participants Learn To: Embrace and respect individual differences Appreciate the value and worth of every person Stand up for others who are being mistreated Know “who” they are and recognize their own worth Be kind and compassionate to people Reach out and help others Participants Also Learn How To Respond Appropriately To Bullies: What to do when you encounter a bully in person or online How to stop feeling bad after someone has hurt your feelings How to see the scared person behind the “bully’s mask” and use that knowledge to empower yourself. And more... Mark Shepard uses his original songs and stories to teach and inspire	$501- $1000
Sonny and Perley, Sonny and Perley	Fascinatin Rhythms	History, Music, Performing Arts- Other	Fascinatin Rhythms- The Music Gershwin and Ellington This Live performance of concert vocalist Perley Rousseau, pianist Sonny Daye along with a guest bassist is filled with warmth and humor and highlights the music of great American composers George and Ira Gershwin, and Duke Ellington...Includes stories about the music and the composers and includes favorites such as: Fascinatin Rhythm, I’ve Got a Crush on You, They Can’t Take That Away from Me, Our Love is Here to Stay, Summertime, Take the A Train, Satin Doll, Mood Indigo, I’m Beginning to See the Light, and many others.	$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
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
merwin, chris	Songs of the Caribbean	Multicultural- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Other	Classic reggae and calypso sung with guitar and steel drum. Harry Belefonte, Bob Marley, Lord Kitchner, Jimmy Cliff, etc. This show is more on the entertaining side but cultural and historical information is give.	$351- $500
Davis, Lydia Adams	One Earth So Green and Round - Songs of Nature	Music, Nature- Environment, Performing Arts- Puppetry	One Earth So Green and Round - Songs of Nature Lydia Adams Davis is an Arts in Education Specialist , composer/guitarist and recording artist dedicated to environmental education. Lydia is a puppeteer, performs solo, or as a duo with Kathy Byers giving interactive songwriting workshops and entertaining concerts for all ages. Sound clips for all tracks can be heard at their new album website: www.oneearthsogreenandround.com Davis also offers curriculum-based storybook songs and historical programs.	$351- $500
Ring, Barbara	Electrify Your Strings! Assembly Program	Music	This inspiring event will surely have Mark Wood or Bridgid Bibbens “electrifying” everyone with a powerful solo performance (with backing tracks). Mark on his 7-string fretted purple Viper electric violin or Bridgid on her hot pink 7-string fretted Viper. The presentation includes riveting discussions about the importance of expressing oneself through music and art, improvisational techniques, and much more, and will engage students of every level. A question and answer period follows.	$501- $1000

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* Inclusion in this database does not indicate endorsement of any performer or program by the NYS Education Department, the Office of Cultural Education, the NYS Library or the participating library systems, nor does it eliminate the need for reference checks and appropriate standard screening procedures.