Programs
Last Night I Dreamt I Ate a Giant Marshmallow
and when I woke up my pillow was gone!
This zany and interactive musical delight, combines stories about kid-life, songs about kid-experience, dreams about kid-stuff and jokes; silly and dumb but always funny! Good dreams, bad dreams, day dreams and big dreams make this Giant Marshmallow of a comedy not only fun but inspiring. Kids participate by telling their favorite jokes, sharing their biggest dreams and discovering what it takes to make those dreams come true! 'Marshmallow' is a wonderfully entertaining method of inspiring children to face and overcome challenges -- both the inner and outer ones!
This edutainment goes beyond teaching self-esteem or character education -- it endeavors to give children tools that will enable them to begin to achieve their goals.
Ages 5-12
Green Golly and her Golden Flute Rapunzel may have been horrified to spend her days trapped in that big old tower but not Green Golly! She was so inspired she couldn’t help but make music. This introduction to the complex, creative and beautiful world of classical music inspires children to listen actively and imagine creatively.
Ages 4-12
Green Golly and her Golden Flute
with Chamber Orchestra Add a nine-piece chamber ensemble or a full orchestra to Green Golly and her Golden Flute and give children the opportunity to hear these classic works in their original setting. Composer Bruce Lazarus was commissioned to create these wonderful orchestrations especially for Green Golly.
Ages 4-12
Green Golly and the Treasure of Light Escape the witch’s tower and go on tour with Green Golly as she uncovers the “treasure of light” - a chest filled with dusty old scrolls of music that when played - magically transport her to cultures and holidays around the world. Meet Mister Papadum, Master Fared, Doctor Blumenstein and a very unusual surprise guest and discover together the wonders of holidays around the world! This is a great way for children to learn about how other people look at and celebrate life.
Ages 4-12
Green Golly and the Treasure of Light with World Music Ensemble Add a marvelous band of musicians from around the world to this extraordinary, funny and educational tale of adventure and diversity and invite the whole town to participate!
Ages 4-12
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Other Programs
Green Golly’s Little Kids Little Songs Green Golly’s Little Kids Little Songs is a fabulous introduction to live music, comedy and theatre for little kids! Each song is a mini tale requiring only a tiny bit of attention. Presented through the eyes of a small child, Green Golly’s Little Kids Little Songs addresses the emotional needs of the very young. The original music of Keith Torgan and the virtuosity of Barbara Siesel will tickle not only the newest and youngest of audience members but anyone within earshot!
Ages 2-8
I Hopped Out of Bed and Jumped for Joy! What do waking up in the morning, going to school, having a new baby in the house, and wanting to eat nothing more than cake have in common? Kids - that's what! In this funny and very musical entertainment, you will hear stories and songs about all these things and more. It also has a wacky fairy tale with zany characters and a surprise ending that everybody gets to be a part of.
Ages 5 and up
Now We Can Sing “Now We Can Sing” is a moving and inspiring musical event centering on music that was banned to Jewish musicians by the Nazis in 1930’s Germany. It follows these musical artists through that dreadful era as they ultimately migrate to a new land and establish new lives. Flutist Barbara Siesel and singer, songwriter and storyteller Keith Torgan, create the times through the music of Bach, Schumann, Hindemith, Copland, and Gershwin as well as through the cabaret songs of Frederick Hollaender. In this universal work, mastery, passion and self expression transcend the isolation of hatred, racism and intolerance.
High School
Non-Kid Programs
Life in the Middle Ages Life in the Middle Ages is about family, friends, work, spare time, no time, doing things you’d forgotten to do and doing things you realize it might not be too late to do. Torgan has been creating children’s music for years – but let’s face it – this is a guy who’s been through it all – and his one-person musical-dramedy will make you laugh, cry, reflect and above all remember to appreciate life. Keith performs with his wife, world-class flutist, Barbara Siesel, who enhances every performance with her extraordinary and heartfelt virtuosity.
Now We Can Sing “Now We Can Sing” is a moving and inspiring musical event centering on music that was banned to Jewish musicians by the Nazis in 1930’s Germany. It follows these musical artists through that dreadful era as they ultimately migrate to a new land and establish new lives. Flutist Barbara Siesel and singer, songwriter and storyteller Keith Torgan, create the times through the music of Bach, Schumann, Hindemith, Copland, and Gershwin as well as through the cabaret songs of Frederick Hollaender. In this universal work, mastery, passion and self expression transcend the isolation of hatred, racism and intolerance.
Filigree: Flute Music from around the World The flute has played an important role in so many cultures. Flutist, Barbara Siesel, offers a pallet of music from China, Ireland, France, Germany, America, Japan and Italy. This concert includes music from the baroque to the contemporary as well as Barbara’s thoughts and commentary on the selections. This is a wonderful and peaceful way to spend an afternoon or evening.
Workshops & Masterclasses
My Story, My Song: a workshop in creativity through songwriting Everybody loves songs but most people have never made one up themselves. Songwriting can be as natural as breathing … or humming – and since we all have plenty to talk about - or should we say sing about - this is a no-brainer! In this workshop we learn about the basics of song form and improvising melodies but more importantly we discover all kinds of exciting ways to access our creative impulses and turn them into song! Free-writing exercises, group collaborations, guided meditations and sensory exercises are all part of this inspiring and delightful workshop. Why is it called “My Story, My Song”? –Because it’s the things in our life – the experiences that are central to our everyday existence, that fuel the creative process and serve as the centerpiece to this inspiring experience in personal creativity.
Grades 6 - 12
Master Classes with Barbara Siesel Barbara will work exclusively with school band and orchestra students on both technique and repertoire. Students will learn tone production, breathing, hand and body position, etc., all in relation to music they are working on. She will specifically work with music students on their school music and how to play well in a section, concentrating on intonation, blending, practicing and more. Advanced students can bring music they are studying for statewide competition or their recitals and private lessons.
Grades 6 - 12