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


Performer Information
Stage name:	DrumSongStory
Performer name:	Mark Shepard
Phone:	203-804-1208
Mailing address:	459 Gifford Rd Schenectady, NY 12304-3925
E-mail address:	mark@markshepard.com
Website:	http://DrumSongStory.com
Previous appearances at:	Duanesburg elementary School, Duanesburg, NY, Pinewood Intermediate School, Rotterdam, NY, Simsbury Library, Simsbury, CT, Decatur High School, Decatur AR, Hale Middle School, Bentonville, AR Contact information for New York State Public Libraries
Information last updated:	04/16/2012

Records 1-7 of 7

Program
Category
Description
Fee

DrumSongStory Multicultural- Other,
Music,
Performing Arts- Storytelling

DrumSongStory is an eclectic, ever changing, shape shifting, globe circling, archetype exploring, community building boundary breaking, mind/heart/ear opening celebratory combination of Drums, Songs and Stories. DrumSongStory is appropriate for all ages and can be tailored to serve a wide range of themes and topics. They are multicultural, multidisciplinary and support the multiple intelligences. Each performance is customized depending on audience age, theme, time of year or other variables. Ideal for mixed audiences of children and adults.
$501- $1000

Trickster Tales Multicultural- Other,
Music,
Performing Arts- Storytelling

Drums, Songs and Stories Celebrating the Trickster Archetype from around the world. Coyote and Cicada, Anansi and the Secret Name, Monkey & Leopard, Jack 'n the Beanstalk...These trickster tales and others, teach important lessons through the hilarious escapades and foibles of the trickster.
$501- $1000

Bully Proof Your Child Life Skills- Parenting,
Music,
Other

Bully Proof Your Child is a program designed to answer parent's questions about how to protect their child from the devastating consequences of being bullied. Topics covered include: *How to tell if your child is a victim (or a bully) *How to protect your child without taking away his/her own power. *How to teach your child to stand up for him/herself appropriately *How to recover from hurt feelings *How to make friends *and more. combining 20 years of arts in education experience with 10 years as a therapist and a childhood as a 'bully magnet' Mark Shepard teaches with stories and songs as well as interactive accelerated learning techniques.
$501- $1000

Mysts & Magick: Drums, Songs & Stories From Ireland Multicultural- Other,
Music,
Performing Arts- Storytelling

Celebrate the music and tales of Ireland! From the magical seals called Silkies to the likes of Giants, Finn McCool and Cucullien, to Grace O'Malley - the Irish pirate Queen (a real historical character) to the wee fairy folk, Mark Shepard draws on his Irish heritage and involves the audience on an adventure in music and story.
$351- $500

Beyond the Borders Multicultural- Other,
Music,
Performing Arts- Storytelling

Beyond the Borders is a celebration of cultural collaboration with Drums, Songs and Stories. Starting with the haunting sounds of Overtone Singing from Asia and making stops around the world, this program celebrates how cultures come together and influence each other.
$501- $1000

The Drum of The Elephant King Multicultural- Other,
Music,
Performing Arts- Storytelling

The Drum of the Elephant King is an interactive, magical, musical, multicultural teaching tale from Haiti. It combines AFrican and European story forms. Celebrate the complex and compelling culture of the Caribbean! Feature over 100 cool sound effects instruments played by the audience!
$501- $1000

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

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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.

Program	Category	Description	Fee
DrumSongStory	Multicultural- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Storytelling	DrumSongStory is an eclectic, ever changing, shape shifting, globe circling, archetype exploring, community building boundary breaking, mind/heart/ear opening celebratory combination of Drums, Songs and Stories. DrumSongStory is appropriate for all ages and can be tailored to serve a wide range of themes and topics. They are multicultural, multidisciplinary and support the multiple intelligences. Each performance is customized depending on audience age, theme, time of year or other variables. Ideal for mixed audiences of children and adults.	$501- $1000
Trickster Tales	Multicultural- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Storytelling	Drums, Songs and Stories Celebrating the Trickster Archetype from around the world. Coyote and Cicada, Anansi and the Secret Name, Monkey & Leopard, Jack 'n the Beanstalk...These trickster tales and others, teach important lessons through the hilarious escapades and foibles of the trickster.	$501- $1000
Bully Proof Your Child	Life Skills- Parenting, Music, Other	Bully Proof Your Child is a program designed to answer parent's questions about how to protect their child from the devastating consequences of being bullied. Topics covered include: How to tell if your child is a victim (or a bully) How to protect your child without taking away his/her own power. How to teach your child to stand up for him/herself appropriately How to recover from hurt feelings How to make friends and more. combining 20 years of arts in education experience with 10 years as a therapist and a childhood as a 'bully magnet' Mark Shepard teaches with stories and songs as well as interactive accelerated learning techniques.	$501- $1000
Mysts & Magick: Drums, Songs & Stories From Ireland	Multicultural- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Storytelling	Celebrate the music and tales of Ireland! From the magical seals called Silkies to the likes of Giants, Finn McCool and Cucullien, to Grace O'Malley - the Irish pirate Queen (a real historical character) to the wee fairy folk, Mark Shepard draws on his Irish heritage and involves the audience on an adventure in music and story.	$351- $500
Beyond the Borders	Multicultural- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Storytelling	Beyond the Borders is a celebration of cultural collaboration with Drums, Songs and Stories. Starting with the haunting sounds of Overtone Singing from Asia and making stops around the world, this program celebrates how cultures come together and influence each other.	$501- $1000
The Drum of The Elephant King	Multicultural- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Storytelling	The Drum of the Elephant King is an interactive, magical, musical, multicultural teaching tale from Haiti. It combines AFrican and European story forms. Celebrate the complex and compelling culture of the Caribbean! Feature over 100 cool sound effects instruments played by the audience!	$501- $1000
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