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 Musical Merriment Family Concerts
Joel's highly interactive fun-filled program features a bag of musical tricks.
Combining original songs and familiar sing-alongs, Joel uses instruments from
around the world, zany props, storytelling, puppets, juggling, and a touch of
magic in a highly participatory musical adventure that always leaves his
audiences smiling.
His show is suitable for large and small audiences and can be catered to any
occasion from festivals to private parties. Joel has several other unique
shows including "Boppin Down the Book Boulevard" which is a big hit at
libraries around the country and he adapts his Musical Merriment show to fit any
seasonal event; Halloween, Christmas, Hanukkah, The Fourth of July - you name
it! For a multicultural experience, Joel teams up with several other musicians
to present multicultural/educational programs for your school or event.
Multicultural, Educational, and Other Shows
Boppin' Down the Book Boulevard
Drawing from his four acclaimed children's albums, Joel brings original and
traditional songs, chants, folktales and of course the audience to life. Using
an array of multicultural instruments combined with his theatrical and juggling
skills, Joel shows you how well song and stories go together when you "Bop down
the Book Boulevard".
Songs of the Seasons
Joel's Musical Merriment Show goes well with holidays events. Using orignal
songs and familiar seasonal songs, Joel gets his audiences on their feet,
singing and dancing to celebrate the holiday, be it Christmas, Hanukkah,
Halloween, Independence Day, Valentines Day or any other special occasion.
Workshops for Educators
Award winning Singer/songwriter Joel Frankel has spent the last 20 years
performing for and teaching musical enrichment to the pre-school crowd. He has
presented at numerous AEYC conferences and provides a session for educators that
offers useful tips ton how to teach rhythm, rhyme, movement and basic music
appreciation to young children in a fun-filled interactive workshop.
Brothers by Beat
A Musical Lesson in Getting Along
Joel Frankel and Lenny Marsh
Everyone's Got Rhythm!
Two music educators, from completely different cultural
backgrounds, come together through their passion for the
infectious rhythms of the Brazilian rainforest. From the
faculty of Chicago's renowned Old Town School of Folk Music, acclaimed
recording artists Joel Frankel and Lenny Marsh present an exciting
interactive lesson in tolerance.
Using an assortment of percussion and stringed instruments,
students are engaged through rhythm, call and response, song, movement and
more. Incredible musicianship, warmth and humor make this a memorable
experience.
Joel Goes South of the Border
Joel teams up with Juan Dies, also of
Sones de Mexico fame, for an active & festive bi-lingual show. The show
features Juan's Spanish translations of songs from Joel's JoJo Barnyard Bash
(Animal songs) CD, performed bi-lingually as well as fun arrangements of many
English and Spanish favorites. The show is tailored to the age of the audience.
Authentic South American rhythms and song styles make this an excellent musical
adventure.
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