Programs for Children and Family Audiences
Storyteller Carol Connolly and Musician Don Darmer bring tales and tunes from around the world to audiences of all ages. The duo’s songs and stories engage children and have them singing and clapping along, and adult listeners are enchanted by their musical stories. Together, they bring folk and fairy tales to life for their audiences.
Hello Earth! It's Spring!
Tales ‘n Tunes invites you to join them in welcoming Spring and Earth Day with songs and stories which celebrate warmer days and caring for our earth. Listen and join in as they spin tales and play tunes about April showers, a time for new growth, and the importance of respecting the Earth and it’s creatures. So stop hibernating and join in the fun of sing-along stories and songs with this multi-award-winning duo.
Victorian Stories and Songs
This program takes us back to a very different time to give us a glimpse of the kinds of tales which were told and tunes which were sung by boys and girls living in the 19th century.
Count Me In!
Tales ‘n Tunes brings math alive for elementary age kids. No problem! Their songs and stories add up to create a fun learniing experience. You can count on their math riddles and puzzle stories to just multiply the enjoyment. So, if you’re looking for a solution to help make math interesting, Tales ‘n Tunes uses children’s literature and songs to help students experience the wonder of mathematical problem solving. It’s a great addition to your classroom activities.
Magic Carpet Ride
Featuring tales from Israel, Iraq, Ancient Persia (Iran) and Yemen,
this program brings images to the minds of listeners of shifting sands, magic carpet rides,
prancing Arabian horses, and the sights and sounds of the bazaar.
Accenting the stories are Middle Eastern melodies and participatory songs.
Once Upon a Tune
Stories and songs for the younger set, designed to get them telling, clapping, and singing along. Carol and Don will provide children an opportunity to listen to, participate in, and learn stories gathered from around the world.
Story Safari
We’ll circle the globe to track big game animals and smaller critters,
too; and discover these characters can be found in our favorite books.
It’s all about celebrating, through story and song, reading with our
storybook animal friends.
Anchors Aweigh
This nautical romp highlights tales of the deep blue sea and features sea songs and shanties.
There is plenty of opportunity for audience participation.
Don’t be surprised if a pirate makes an appearance!
Let Your Imagination Take Flight!
Pack your Bags! Grab your plane tickets and prepare to board! Let’s take an imaginary flight around the world with Tales ‘n Tunes. We’ll visit many
countries and meet the people and animals who inhabit both familiar and
exotic places. We’ll use the cameras of our minds to imagine what it might be like to see the sights, smell the aromas and hear the sounds of these lands. Come with us as we let our imaginations take flight.
Wild! About Reading
Unleash your imaginations! Explore new places! Meet a wild animal or two!
Designed to encourage children to read, this lively and highly participatory show invites kids to listen to and take part in stories and songs which celebrate reading. A combination of music and storytelling excitement, this performance includes folk and fairy tales that will spark kids' imaginations, encourage them to explore new places and picture new and familiar characters. Young listeners will interact with songs about the library, favorite storybook characters, and the joys of reading. Throughout, the duo stresses one simple message: Reading is fun!
Treasure Quest: Finding Riches at the Library
Hear ye! Hear ye! All ye brave knights & daring damsels, lords & ladies, princes & princesses! Ye are hereby invited on a magical summer reading journey. Come hear stories & songs of wizards, wishes, dragons & dreams. The many treasures of the library are revealed in these tales & tunes. Reading enables us to follow our dreams & opens doors to exciting adventures. Enter the magical kingdom of the library. Troubadours! Juggling jesters! Fun & adventure! Priceless treasures! Gather at the King’s Court for a royal festival of fun, participation & frivolity which will transport young royals through the “gates of imagination” to great books!! Join Tales ‘n Tunes on this quest & become a royal reader!
Other programs are: Stories from a Small, Small World, Moonbeams and Starshine, Tell It on the Mountain, Tales of Fools and Wise Ones, and Tales and Tunes to Tickle Your Funny Bone
Tales ‘n Tunes will also design a program to suit your needs.
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