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


Performer Information
Stage name:	The Green Golly Project
Performer name:	Keith Torgan
Phone:	212-473-6996
Mailing address:	212 East 13th Street New York, NY 10003
E-mail address:	greengolly@greengolly.com
Website:	http://www.greengolly.com
Previous appearances at:	Belle View Elementary School, Groveton Elementary School, Ravinia Festival (summer home of the Chicago Symphony, Long Beach Public Library, Closter Public Library Contact information for New York State Public Libraries
Information last updated:	02/29/2012

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Program
Category
Description
Fee

My Story, My Song: a workshop in creativity through songwriting Music,
Other,
Performing Arts- Literary Artists

Everybody loves songs but most people have never made one up themselves. Songwriting can be as natural as breathing … or humming – and since we all have plenty to say or should I say sing about this is a no-brainer! In this workshop we learn about the basics of song form and improvising melodies but more importantly we discover all kinds of exciting ways to access our creative impulses and turn them into song! Free-writing exercises, group collaborations, guided meditations and sensory exercises are all part of this inspiring and delightful workshop. Why is it called “My Story My Song?” – well – because it’s the stories – the ones that are central to our everyday existence that fuel the creative process and serve as the centerpiece to this inspiring experience in personal creativity.
$351- $500

Music Master Classes and Clinics with a Master Music,
Performing Arts- Other

Master musician, Juilliard graduate and college professor, Barbara Siesel’s years of experience teaching all levels make her uniquely qualified to work with students from elementary school to college to conservatory. Each master class is designed to address the precise needs of your particular group of students. Whether it’s learning a band or orchestra part, the basics of breathing and tone production, repertoire and more, Siesel responds to the needs of your students and school. 8 and up
$351- $500

Green Golly and the Treasure of Light Multicultural- Other,
Music,
Performing Arts- Storytelling

In this enchanting sequel to “Green Golly & Her Golden Flute” Green Golly escapes the tower, goes “on tour” and discovers the “treasure of light” - a chest filled with dusty old scrolls of sheet music that when played transport the child to cultures and holidays around the globe. Discover the wonders of Diwali, Ramadan, Hanukkah and Christmas. It is not necessary to see part one to enjoy part two.
$501- $1000

Last Night I Ate A Giant Marshmallow and When I Woke up my Pillow Was Gone! Life Skills- Other,
Music,
Performing Arts- Theater

The stories and songs of The Green Golly Project have always been a favorite of children everywhere – but nothing tickles a kid’s fancy more than silly jokes. This magical program combines stories about kid-life, songs about kid-experience, dreams about kid-stuff and jokes; silly and dumb but always funny jokes! After and during the program kids will get a chance to tell their favorite jokes and share their most interesting dreams – both the ones they have when they’re asleep and the ones that they hold in their hearts and minds for the future!
$501- $1000

Green Golly & Her Golden Flute Life Skills- Other,
Music,
Performing Arts- Storytelling

The Opinionated Parent said that this hilarious and musical introduction to classical music based on the tale of Rapunzel is "57 minutes of awesome!" That's the kind of theatrical magic that happens when you put a world class flutist (Barbara Siesel) and a world class storyteller (Keith Torgan) on the same stage at the same time! The 24/7 Mom added that this is "an awesome way to introduce children to classical music without them saying 'Mom! Turn on Hannah Montana!"
$501- $1000

Little Kids Little Songs Life Skills- Other,
Music,
Performing Arts- Theater

Little Kids Little Songs is a fabulous introduction to live music, comedy and theatre for children ages two through eight and practically guarantees a wonderful time. While it's true that Little Kids Little Songs has funny and extremely interactive songs and stories from beginning to end the best thing about it is how it addresses the fear of participation and very gently gets the most timid children playing, laughing and singing before the show is even half way through. Soft, sweet, playful and funny - the original music and storytelling of Keith Torgan and the virtuosity of flutist Barbara Siesel will tickle not only the newest and youngest of audience members but anyone within earshot! Ideal for ages 2-8
$501- $1000

Green Golly and her Magnificent Orchestra! Music,
Performing Arts- Storytelling,
Performing Arts- Theater

Imagine involving not only the elementary school children in your community but the high schools as well. We’ve created a version that is accessible to all orchestra levels: high school orchestras, youth symphonies, community orchestras and professional orchestras can take part in this wonderful event. Flutist Barbara Siesel will rehearse with and/or conduct your group. This is a terrific opportunity to get the whole neighborhood involved!
$1001- $3000

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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
My Story, My Song: a workshop in creativity through songwriting	Music, Other, Performing Arts- Literary Artists	Everybody loves songs but most people have never made one up themselves. Songwriting can be as natural as breathing … or humming – and since we all have plenty to say or should I say sing about this is a no-brainer! In this workshop we learn about the basics of song form and improvising melodies but more importantly we discover all kinds of exciting ways to access our creative impulses and turn them into song! Free-writing exercises, group collaborations, guided meditations and sensory exercises are all part of this inspiring and delightful workshop. Why is it called “My Story My Song?” – well – because it’s the stories – the ones that are central to our everyday existence that fuel the creative process and serve as the centerpiece to this inspiring experience in personal creativity.	$351- $500
Music Master Classes and Clinics with a Master	Music, Performing Arts- Other	Master musician, Juilliard graduate and college professor, Barbara Siesel’s years of experience teaching all levels make her uniquely qualified to work with students from elementary school to college to conservatory. Each master class is designed to address the precise needs of your particular group of students. Whether it’s learning a band or orchestra part, the basics of breathing and tone production, repertoire and more, Siesel responds to the needs of your students and school. 8 and up	$351- $500
Green Golly and the Treasure of Light	Multicultural- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Storytelling	In this enchanting sequel to “Green Golly & Her Golden Flute” Green Golly escapes the tower, goes “on tour” and discovers the “treasure of light” - a chest filled with dusty old scrolls of sheet music that when played transport the child to cultures and holidays around the globe. Discover the wonders of Diwali, Ramadan, Hanukkah and Christmas. It is not necessary to see part one to enjoy part two.	$501- $1000
Last Night I Ate A Giant Marshmallow and When I Woke up my Pillow Was Gone!	Life Skills- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Theater	The stories and songs of The Green Golly Project have always been a favorite of children everywhere – but nothing tickles a kid’s fancy more than silly jokes. This magical program combines stories about kid-life, songs about kid-experience, dreams about kid-stuff and jokes; silly and dumb but always funny jokes! After and during the program kids will get a chance to tell their favorite jokes and share their most interesting dreams – both the ones they have when they’re asleep and the ones that they hold in their hearts and minds for the future!	$501- $1000
Green Golly & Her Golden Flute	Life Skills- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Storytelling	The Opinionated Parent said that this hilarious and musical introduction to classical music based on the tale of Rapunzel is "57 minutes of awesome!" That's the kind of theatrical magic that happens when you put a world class flutist (Barbara Siesel) and a world class storyteller (Keith Torgan) on the same stage at the same time! The 24/7 Mom added that this is "an awesome way to introduce children to classical music without them saying 'Mom! Turn on Hannah Montana!"	$501- $1000
Little Kids Little Songs	Life Skills- Other, Music, Performing Arts- Theater	Little Kids Little Songs is a fabulous introduction to live music, comedy and theatre for children ages two through eight and practically guarantees a wonderful time. While it's true that Little Kids Little Songs has funny and extremely interactive songs and stories from beginning to end the best thing about it is how it addresses the fear of participation and very gently gets the most timid children playing, laughing and singing before the show is even half way through. Soft, sweet, playful and funny - the original music and storytelling of Keith Torgan and the virtuosity of flutist Barbara Siesel will tickle not only the newest and youngest of audience members but anyone within earshot! Ideal for ages 2-8	$501- $1000
Green Golly and her Magnificent Orchestra!	Music, Performing Arts- Storytelling, Performing Arts- Theater	Imagine involving not only the elementary school children in your community but the high schools as well. We’ve created a version that is accessible to all orchestra levels: high school orchestras, youth symphonies, community orchestras and professional orchestras can take part in this wonderful event. Flutist Barbara Siesel will rehearse with and/or conduct your group. This is a terrific opportunity to get the whole neighborhood involved!	$1001- $3000