Family Concerts & Festivals
Greta's sparkling voice and spirited performances have charmed audiences from coast to coast. Her concerts are teeming with audience participation, sign language, and interaction. All ages enjoy her warm and humorous songs, accompanied by guitar, lap dulcimer, or harmonica. Selected members of the audience are invited on-stage to play a fascinating variety of percussion instruments!
“You charmed the little ones and grown ups out of their seats and had them signing, singing and giggling…. Thanks for keeping the magic in music.”
— Lori Patrick, Cultural Programs Coordinator
Auburn Arts Commission
“You were awesome!”
— Mt. Hood Council, Camp Fire USA
Audiences vary. Greta is prepared for them all: toddlers, tweens, and any combination in between. (For teens, see the Teen Book Club program below.)
ALL programs contain:
-
Age-appropriate activities such as singing, hand motions and/or stretching songs for the younger children, selected
-
A song using American Sign Language
Playing spoons and a wonderful variety of percussion instruments;
-
Instruments may include guitar, mountain dulcimer, autoharp, and/or harmonica.
There are a variety of themes available:
-
New Literacy Program: Get Ready To Read.... With Music (preschool to age 6)
-
La Musica es Magica/Music Is Magic (bilingual program)
Plus Seasonal and Year-Round themes;
Teen Book Club program: Soundtrack to the Novel “Homecoming”
or Contact Greta and ask her to design a new presentation for your special needs.
A limited number of matching-fund grants are available through the organization Local 1000.
Themes include:
NEW: Making Up Songs with Greta
A lively and interactive sing-along in which we create and adapt existing songs and stories through music and sign language. We'll also explore ways to make musical instruments out of household objects! The program is adaptable to each audience: preschool, school age, or a mixture of all ages.
Customized Programs
Greta will create a music program to complement your individual Summer Reading Program and other special event! Past themes include "Don't Bug Me ... I'm Reading," “Musical Clues," "Blast Off With Books," and "Teddy Bear Picnic." Don't be shy — ask what she can do for you!
Crazy Camp Songs — If you want a traditional summer theme, this lively sing-along for you! It includes traditional and original songs that are perfect for singing around the camp fire, in the family car ... and at the library... with accompaniment on guitar and lap dulcimer.
Also recommended: La Musica Es Magica/Music is Magic
NEW: Get Reading to Read.... with Music!
This engaging program for preschoolers and kindergarteners promotes literacy and language skills such as phonemic awareness, rhyming, and word meaning through songs, movement, and sign language. Quick and easy tips for parents and caregivers are also included.
La Musica Es Magica/Music Is Magic (bilingual)
This spirited, bilingual sing-along program celebrates the magic of music with songs in Spanish, English, and sign language; commentary is in Spanish and English. Actual songs vary according to the make-up of the audience (mostly Spanish speaking; mostly English, or a combination). Greta plays guitar, and brings her wonderful collection percussion instruments for selected members of the audience to play.
Music Is Magic
If you can't decide on a theme, choose this one! This wonderful collection of original and traditional songs, plus sign language, changes for each audience - 1s & 2s, toddlers, preschoolers, up through elementary ages -- and any combination thereof.
Celebrate American Folk SongsExplore the rich heritage of the United States and the history behind folk songs such as "Follow The Drinking Gourd," "Old Joe Clark," "16 Tons" and "This Land Is Your Land." Greta plays mountain dulcimer and guitar, teaches a song in Sign Language, and invites selected audience members to play spoons and washboard.
Music in a Multicultural World
From Mexico to West Africa, Austria to Japan and beyond, we celebrate similarities and differences among people through their traditional folk music.
WINTER
Songs for the Winter — A non-holiday oriented program.
December Holidays — Celebrating the traditions of Hannukah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa.
SPRING
Cinco de Mayo/Japan Children's Day — At this time of year, the Music in a Multicultural World program highlights these two holidays celebrated on May 5th. Students "translate" a song from Spanish, learn words of greeting and thanks, and hear about the historical significance and cultural celebrations of these two important holidays.
SUMMER
Click here for Summer Reading Programs, or read about how Greta will create a Customized Program for your area.
OR.....
Crazy Camp Songs — If you want a traditional summer theme, this lively sing-along for you! It includes traditional and original songs that are perfect for singing around the camp fire, in the family car ... and at the library... with accompaniment on guitar and lap dulcimer.AUTUMN
Gathering the Harvest — A great family program, celebrating the harvest season with songs, sign language, and a basketful of harvest-themed percussion instruments, including corn, gourds and bananas!
Celebrate Halloween — Humorous and not-too-spooky songs and chants for your monsters, gypsies and and other creatures, plus sign language and harvest percussion instruments (including pretend-skulls, corn, gourds and bananas).
Return to Top
“Soundtrack” to the novel Homecoming — Using selected musical references from this novel by Cynthia Voight, teen readers explore how the author used music to develop plot, character, and themes in this wonderful story. We discuss how folk music was disseminated in earlier periods of this country, and examine similarities and differences of writing styles and themes. Students also actively participate through song and "playing spoons." Familiarity with the book Homecoming is a prerequisite.
Schools | Concerts | Professional Development | Recordings | Magical Music Express
About Greta | Contact Greta | HOME
Accent On Music, LLC
