Music is sometimes called “the universal language”. Along with contributing to the building of interpersonal relationships, play and music are important for the development of children’s mental capacity and intellect, and they form the basis of language building. Singing games such as counting rope jumps can help a small child to learn mathematical skills. Play and music create an imaginary world in which a child can master a myriad of skills stimulate their creativity.
11:00 am – 11:40 am: Turkey Rhubarb
TURKEY Rhubarb is Dale Behnke (mandolin), Gerry Dion (guitar) and Paul Fralick (guitar). They sing in English, French and Spanish; and perform traditional children’s songs from North America, Mexico, Antigua, England, Scotland and Ireland. Their music is for dancing, clapping and singing along. www.Turkeyrhubarb.ca
12:00 noon – 12:40 pm: Chris McKhool (Prologue)
Chris McKhool has been touring across Canada with his children’s concerts for over 10 years and has many TV appearances under his belt. A violin sensation and Juno award winner, Chris gets children and families dancing, clapping, laughing and singing songs. http://www.fiddlefire.com/
12:45 pm – 12:55 pm: Million Ways to Move (TVOKids)
Join TVOKids hosts Kara, Drew and Dalmar as they debut their new Million Ways To Move Song and demonstrate a few cool dance moves. The TVOkids hosts can be seen on The Space, Canada’s only live after-school program block, weekdays from 3 pm – 7 pm.
1:00 pm – 1:40 pm: Sheesham and Lotus (Prologue)
What if you could only use your hands, feet, voices, spoons, sticks, washboards, old string, or wire to make music and dance? Sheesham & Lotus (Teilhard Frost and Sam Allison) make music and merriment the way people did when instruments were scarce and mass media unheard of. Audiences are treated to a variety of vocal techniques, ham-bone, and even clogging—a glimpse into a world we used to live and celebrate. www.sheeshamandlotus.com
2:00 pm – 2:40 pm: Jack Grunsky (Prologue)
Jack Grunsky’s unique performances incorporate various cultures, rhythms, melodies and instrumentation. With beautiful melodies and poetic lyrics, Jack’s songs have enchanted children and grown-ups alike and have found their way into countless homes and classrooms around the world. www.jackgrunksy.com
2:45 pm – 2:55 pm: Million Ways to Move (TVOKids)
Join TVOKids hosts Kara, Drew and Dalmar as they debut their new Million Ways To Move Song and demonstrate a few cool dance moves. The TVOkids hosts can be seen on The Space, Canada’s only live after-school program block, weekdays from 3 pm – 7 pm.
3:00 pm – 3:40 pm: Andrew Queen
Andrew Queen, an elementary teacher for nearly 20 years, loves integrating music and movement into Primary/Junior classrooms. His storytelling has children laughing out loud as they sing along, breathe in the suspense, and act out the misadventures. High energy, big laughs, tall tales… Andrew dishes up one super-sized order of fun! www.andrewqueen.ca
4:00 pm – 4:40 pm: Monkey Bunch
The Monkey Bunch are comic genius Shoshana Sperling, musician/songwriter Maury LaFoy and their musical friends. Playing a variety of musical styles, this four piece rock ‘n roll band engages kids and adults alike with musicality and humour, while imparting important educational messages about the environment. www.themonkeybunch.com
