Music

Billy Gorilly has done it again. He has released another very fun and catchy library song. This one is called "ONE WORLD, MANY STORIES"

As a way to give back to the community, Billy Gorilly is offering a free 55-second version of his song to help you promote the Children's Library Summer Reading Program One World, Many Stories.

This song is ready for you to use. It would work perfectly in a radio ad, video, puppet show, or to start out a school presentation. You can also add a link on your website to the song, or downlaod the mp3.Take a listen and feel free to use this promotional resource click here

Find out more about Billy Gorilly at his website  billygorilly.com

Greetings to story-lovers everywhere!  Join in as the Florida Storytelling Association celebrates its 26th annual Florida StoryCamp!

When: March 25-28, 2010

Where: Lake Yale Baptist Conference Center, Leesburg Florida  http://www.lybcc.com

Registration: http://www.flstory.org

For this  StoryCamp this year we will explore, "The Many Faces of Storytelling,"   joined by Dianne de Las Casas, Dan Keding, Susan Klein, Eth-Noh-Tec, Ada Forney and Tamara Green.  This is a wonderful weekend of listening, learning, laughing and sharing.  Concerts, workshops, story swaps and music jams - all on the shores of beautiful Lake Yale.  Accomplished Florida storytellers and the Youthful Voices of Florida will complement our renowned featured tellers.

This year, a special "pre-camp" session is offered Wednesday evening March 24 through Thursday afternoon, March 25.  "StoryBiz: How to Manage Your Storytelling Career" will explore the many ways to build your storytelling business and to promote yourself.  Dianne de Las Casas a highly sought-after international professional development workshop leader will lead you through a remarkable day of learning for an all-inclusive fee of $125.

During the course of the weekend workshops take classes from Dianne will teach her wildly sought after course of Handmade Tales and Story Fest :Reading Comprehension Through Story Theatre. Eth-Noh-Tec brings you "Green Grows the Story;" Dan Keding  teaches class on how music and storytelling melt together while Ada Forney teaches you how to find the historical facts and blend them with existing folktales. These are just a few of the fabulous workshops waiting for you at StoryCamp this year.

Hello from the AWARD WINNING Children's Educational Theater! 
 
Get ready to SPLASH into SUMMER with CHILDREN'S EDUCATIONAL THEATER and enjoy some of the BEST in creative programs designed to support literacy and the arts!
 
Due to last summer's overwhelming response to our programs, we have already begun taking reservations for summer. We suggest you contact us as soon as possible.
 
We have 3 FANTASTIC PROGRAMS for ages Pre K- Adult .To read more, please visit our web site (See "Summer 2010") www.theaterforchildren.com

"BE CREATIVE @ YOUR LIBRARY" is filled with 21 fun tracks all about creativity and educational songs promoting artistic expression by the award-winning children's band, the Zinghoppers. From rock to pop, hip-hop to folk, the musical styles on this CD are sure to engage an audience ages 1-10. Although this CD was developed for the 2009 Children's Summer Reading Program, it makes for a great addition to any library's year-round collection. Each CD includes a FREE downloadable curriculum guide with fun activities, ideas and coloring sheets - all aimed to spark creativity and imagination. In celebration of these timeless themes, our best selling CD is on sale now for just $7.49 - that's over 50% off the retail price! For ordering info, visit: http://www.zinghoppers.com/becreative.html

Greetings!I thought I'd drop you a quick note to let you know I just released a brand new CD all about artistic expression and creativity. The CD is inspired by the summer reading program theme and is called "Be Creative @ Your Library". We're really excited about it. It's already my best selling CD to date and is now in it's fourth pressing - in the few short weeks since it's been available!My new CD "Be Creative @ Your Library" is filled with 21 fun songs and stories about creativity and educational songs about artistic expression. Our goal was to engage an audience ages 1-10. Song titles include: "Be Creative (At Your Library)", "Open A Book", "C.R.E.A.T.I.V.I.T.Y", "Let Your Colors Show", "Painting A Picture Today" and 15 more! The album also includes "The Fill In The Blanks Song" which is a mad libs game where children create their own wacky lyrics to our tune.I encourage you to visit our website: www.SummerReadingProgramCD.com - you can take an audio tour of the entire CD, check out artwork, see the track listing, read testimonials, find easy ordering information and hear samples of all 21 songs with commentary on our website. The CD is on sale now for $15 and will be shipped the same day your order is placed...we guarantee your CD will arrive just in time for this summer.I hope you take the time to preview this CD and that you add it to your summer plans. It will be a great time to let young imaginations soar...through the inspiration found at a local library!Very cordially,Conductor Jackwww.SummerReadingProgramCD.comRAVE REVIEWS FOR OUR NEW CD..."5 of 5 stars. Well crafted lyrics with an emphasis on the child.A brilliant album introducing children to the world of artistic expression and the joys of creativity." (BooklistMagazine.com)