"A Musical Celebration of Reading"

Our newest program with Darlene Graham and the Shades of Green Band celebrates the delight of sharing a story through reading. Classic books and poems are put to music while using the author's words and telling the story. Stories include "Caps for Sale", "Gingerbread Boy", The Hungary Caterpillar, as well poems of Shel Silverstein to name a few. A full band program with multi media for schools, family concerts and larger library venues. Come sing and dance with Shel Silverstein's poem "Danny O'Dare the dancing bear"... (Listed with Nassau County BOCES Arts in Education and East Suffolk County BOCES Arts in Education)

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"Stomp It Up"

A concert with the Darlene Graham and the Shades of Green Band. Full of energy as the band shares the fun of growing up in family concert, festival, or assembly setting. Enjoy the flair of rock, Celtic and pop music. Sing and move to Darlene’s original and traditional songs about playing together, sunny days, going to the beach, dancing, popping bubbles and getting ready for bed. Everybody Dance! Darlene adds a variety of musical instruments to the stage, the tin whistle and glockenspiel! This program is a great kick-off event or celebration for a completed event. Say Welcome, Thank you, Good Job, or just plain need a break to celebrate being together. Exhilarating for kids and parents alike! For elementary school ages and families. Stomp It Together! (Listed with Nassau County BOCES Arts in Education and East Suffolk County BOCES Arts in Education)