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VOLUME 4 – Number 2

Kids Music, Storytelling & Literature

Shoofly Audio for Children is a unique children's audio publication designed to delight kids ages 3 to 7. Each issue (45 to 60 min in length) is a fun-filled, engaging collection of children's music, stories, storytelling, and poetry.

   

Kids music & storytelling Vol. 4 no. 2
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Literary highlights of this issue include poet Jill Hawkins’ “Frog’s the Name” and “Toad’s Retort,” companion poems re-examining the age-old debate over the relative ranking of these tailless, leaping amphibians. Paul Riordan’s “The King of Athabar” is a grand adventure that carries us along with Christopher through the mysterious tunnels below the city of Athabar as he tries desperately to save his younger brother. Kathryn Winograd’s story “When Winter Comes” introduces us to Little Goose, who has been left behind this winter and must discover her own place in the world. The Bugaboos (Gerard McHugh and Melanie Hammet) are our featured musical guests, whose tunes explore the themes of nature, the environment, and the proper method in which to converse with a gorilla.
 
 
 
 
c o n t e n t s :
1
Shoofly Theme by T. Sherman Tate (lead vocal) and Tommy Hartley (guitar & vocal)
2
Frog's the Name & Toad's Retort by Jill Hawkins.  Performed by Jason Vail and Tally Sessions.  Directed by Dede Corvinus
3
The Secret of the Seed by Dennis Saleh.  Performed by Constance Conover.  Directed by Sarah Froeber
4
Animal by The Bugaboos
5
Leaf Dance by Jennifer Jesseph.  Performed by Sudie Rakusin.  Directed by Sarah Froeber
6
When Winter Comes by Kathryn Winograd.  Performed by Emily Crawford, Sarah Schaeffer, Peter Gail, Wyjuana Startino, David Eller, and Dede Corvinus.  Directed by Sarah Froeber, with music by Randy Friel
7
Whirlwind by Katrinka Moore.  Performed by Dede Corvinus
8
The Last Flying Horse by The Bugaboos
9
Grandma's Soup Song by Steven Ratiner.  Performed by Aviva Enoch, with music by Michael Hanley
10
Shoofly Theme Instrumental
11
Things That Go Bump in the Night by Melaine Ryther.  Performed by Solomon Gibson III.  Directed by Sarah Froeber
12
The King of Athabar by Paul M. Riordan.  Performed by Catherine Banks, Jason Vail, and Tally Sessions.  Directed by Dede Corvinus, with music by Randy Friel
13
Caravan by Lynn Hartsell.  Performed by Julie Finefrock.  Directed by Dede Corvinus
14
Musical Interlude
15
Little Bird, Little Fish by Marilyn Helmer.  Performed by Catherine Banks and Michael Frederic.  Directed by Dede Corvinus
16
Daddy Long Legs by The Bugaboos
17
Malcolm's Talcum by Lisa Trout.  Performed by Todd Scofield.  Directed by Sarah Froeber
18
Glass Horses by Laura Stearns.  Performed by Louise Kessel, with music by Michael Hanley
19
The Balloon by Gene Fehler.  Performed by Michael Frederic.  Directed by Dede Corvinus
20
Gorilla by The Bugaboos
21
The Leaves by Aileen Powers.  Performed by Vanessa Davis.  Directed by Sarah Froeber
22
Musical Interlude
 
 
 

Edited and produced by Arlene Furman and Jack Nestor

1998 Shoofly, Inc.

The Shoofly Players: Catherine Banks, Constance Conover, Dede Corvinus, Emily Crawford, Vanessa Davis, David Eller, Aviva Enoch, Julie Finefrock, Michael Frederic, Peter Gail, Solomon Gibson III, Louise Kessel, Sudie Rakusin, Sarah Schaeffer, Todd Scofield, Tally Sessions, Wyjuana Startino, and Jason Vail

Shoofly Theme: T. Sherman Tate (lead vocal); Tommy Hartley (guitar and vocal)

Cover Concept & Design: Kathleen Nestor

Cover Art: Isaac and Claire Walker (ages 5 & 7, Chapel Hill, NC)

Recorded by: Randy Friel, SoundWave Audio, Chapel Hill
Incidental music composed and arranged by Randy Friel; Shoofly variations by Lightnin’ Wells

Special Guest: The Bugaboos
Our kids were gifted with a copy of The Bugaboos' first recording (The Bugaboos) after their aunt returned from a folk festival a couple of years ago.  They have since worn that tape out, and are now testing the material limits of The Bugaboos second recording, Wild and Free. The Bugaboos are Gerard McHugh and Melanie Hammet.  Gerard is a nationally known songwriter and entertainer.  His song, Thin Line, was recorded and released by the Indigo Girls on their 1200 Curfews CD (Sony/Epic).  When he is not touring, Gerard is teaching drama and puppetry to elementary schoolers in Greater Atlanta.  Melanie Hammet has scored 26 theater works for grades K-12, including the most recent Alliance Children's Theatre production, The Return of Finn MacCool.  Melanie has received state and national grants and awards for her work, including a grant from the R.J. Reynolds Foundation for her compositions with adjudicated youth and The Distinguished Service Award from The Virginia Congress of Parents and Teachers.

Parents’ Choice Silver Honor Winner, 1996
EdPress Distinquished Achievement Award Winner, 1996
Parents’ Choice Approved, 1995
 
 
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