Musical Storytelling Series Join Helen Clapp Stevenson, Executive and Artistic Director of Powers Music School, as she narrates this free series of original musical story performances that feature live music and age-appropriate stories for children. These interactive programs are specifically developed for children ages 3 and up, but all ages are welcome to attend. The Musical Storytelling Series' events take place at area libraries. Saturdays at 10:30 am
OCTOBER 27, 2012 - Featuring Giraffes Can't Dance by Giles Andreae, original music by Kathryn Rosenbach. With Guan-Ting Liao, violin, Sarah Freiberg, cello, Todd Brunel, clarinet, Kathryn Rosenbach, piano, and Helen Clapp Stevenson, narrator. Location: Robbins Library, 700 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington. Call (781) 316-3234 for more information.
NOVEMBER 10, 2012 - Featuring Hootenanny!: A Festive Counting Book by Kimberly Ainsworth. With Yas Ishibashi, piano & vocals, Tev Stevig, banjo, guitar & bass guitar, Todd Brunel, saxophone, clarinet & percussion, and Helen Clapp Stevenson, vocals & narration. Location: Belmont Public Library, 336 Concord Avenue, Belmont. Call (617) 993-2880 for reservations.
JANUARY 12, 2013- Featuring Puff the Magic Dragon by Peter Yarrow and Lenny Lipton. With Yas Ishibashi, piano & vocals, Erica Klein, cello, Michael Carey, flute, and Vanessa Schukis, narrator. Location: Belmont Public Library, 336 Concord Avenue, Belmont. Call (617) 993-2880 for reservations.
JANUARY 19, 2013- Featuring Hootenanny!: A Festive Counting Book by Kimberly Ainsworth. With Yas Ishibashi, piano & vocals, Tev Stevig, guitar & banjo, Todd Brunel, saxophone & vocals, and Vanessa Schukis, vocals & narration. Location: Cary Memorial Library, 1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington. Call (781) 862-6288 for more information.
MARCH 23, 2013 - Featuring Punk Farm and Punk Farm on Tour by Jarrett J. Krosoczka. With Yas Ishibashi, piano, Tev Stevig, bass guitar, Jim Doran, guitar, Todd Brunel, saxophone, Evan Louden, drums, and Vanessa Schukis, narrator and vocals. Location: Watertown Free Public Library, 123 Main Street, Watertown. Call (617) 972-6435 for more information.
APRIL 6, 2013 - Featuring Punk Farm and Punk Farm on Tour by Jarrett J. Krosoczka. With Yas Ishibashi, piano, Tev Stevig, bass guitar, Jim Doran, guitar, Todd Brunel, saxophone, Evan Louden, drums, and Vanessa Schukis, narrator and vocals. Location: Belmont Public Library, 336 Concord Avenue, Belmont. Call (617) 993-2880 for reservations.
Check out a clip from our February 2012 Musical Story Program!
Once Upon a Time... Music and Stories Featuring Seymour Barab's One-Act Children's Opera Little Red Riding Hood Sunday, December 16, 2012 at 3:00 and 5:00 pm
Powers Music School is pleased to present this year's program, Little Red Riding Hood, written by esteemed composer Seymour Barab. Join us on this comical musical adventure, as Little Red Riding Hood journeys through the forest and encounters a hungry Wolf who has a strong distaste for sweets but a healthy appetite for other things! Don't worry - a happy ending is in store in this heartwarming musical tale! Presented with permission by Boosey & Hawkes, Inc.
Recommended for kids in grades K - 5, but all are welcome.
Location: First Church in Belmont, Unitarian Universalist, 404 Concord Ave., Belmont
$10 for adults
$5 for children under 12 (free for children age 2 and under)
Tickets may be purchased in person at 380 and 396 Concord Ave, Belmont or by mailing this form along with payment to Powers Music School, P.O. Box 398, Belmont, MA 02478.
Thanks to everyone who joined us at our December performances of Little Red Riding Hood!
Powers Music School does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, nationality, sex, ethnic origin, religious belief, gender, or sexual orientation in its employment practices or in the administration of its educational policies.
Musical Storytelling Series
