(Newswire.net — June 6, 2013) New York, NY — Lauren Hooker creates magic for children. Her stories, culled from the traditions of the world, transport and teach children about life, learning and creativity. “Musical Legends” brings to life stories and musical genres from around the globe by integrating all of the arts, and inviting the audience to participate. Performing in schools, camps, libraries, museums and festivals to rave reviews, Musical Legends is informative, entertaining and unique.
Her shows educate and entertain children from Pre-K to 8th grade with an interactive energy that adults find interesting and entertaining as well. One “Musical Legend” story, Rainbow Crow, includes the haunting sounds of American Indian flutes, drums and rattles. This show focuses on our relationship to Mother Earth and suits Pre-K to 5th grade with an audience of up to 250 children.
Other show titles include, The Fire Children, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, The Great Kapok Tree, Jazz 4 Kids, Celebration Of The Drum, Sing America’s Story and Paint The Music. Many of the shows can be adapted for solo up to quartet performers. Noted for her ability to bring together New York and New Jersey’s finest musicians, Ms. Hooker emphasizes the student’s participation and inspires imagination, co-operation, diversity, musical history learning, musical awareness and just plain fun.
Educated at Fairleigh Dickinson University for Music Education K through 12 with a concentration in theatre, Ms. Hooker is also certified as an Orff Schulwerk Instructor from The Bloomindale House of Music in New York City. Further education includes, The Manhattan School of Music, Rutgers University, Bank Street College of Music Education, HB Studios for the Performing Arts and the New York School of Commercial Music. Private studies include Jazz Theory with Kenny Barron and Jazz Voice with Sheila Jordan.
Active on the live performance scene as well, both singing and accompanying herself on piano or with her band, Lauren Hooker engages her audience with her powerful voice, poetic stage presence and dynamic performance style. You can catch her live at, Phoebe’s Place – Art Cafe, Friday, June 7, 2013 in Teaneck, NJ. This new honor, no doubt, keeps the fires burning and the music churning.
Asked what her thoughts are with regard to this new honor, Hooker replies, “It’s lovely when your contemporarys recognize all the hard work and devotion that goes into educating children. It’s my joy to continue doing it for all the kids who enjoy my shows! Thanks to everyone who voted”.
Upcoming performances of “Musical Legends” include:
Cathedral St. John the Divine, NYC June 24, 2013 2pm Summer Solstice Celebration Cathedral St. John the Divine, NYC June 26, 2013 11 am to 5pm The Fire Children Morningside Montessori School, NYC July 3, 2013 10:30am The Great Kapok Tree
More information on www.laurenhooker.com
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For more information on Lauren Hooker, please visit her website: www.laurenhooker.com
To Purchase Lauren Hooker’s “The Life of Music” CD, please visit: https://www.cdbaby.com/cd/laurenhooker2
E-mail contact: info@laurenhooker.com Business: 201.801.0527 or Mobile: 201.887.7342
For information on Phoebe’s Place – Art Cafe, please visit: www.phoebespl.com
Catherine Castle
White Diamond Media
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