"The best children’s show I’ve seen in ten years of teaching.” "Rick’s music speaks to kids, their parents and to me... it’s delightful, educational, accessible & innovative." Jurgen Gothe, CBC Radio One of Canada’s best-loved children’s performers will stage a family concert in one of BC's best venues.
=0D=0A=Bring the kids, grandkids and your youthful heart. Rick Scott combines music, storytelling and humor in lively participatory shows for all ages. Three time Juno nominee and Children’s Artist of the Year in the 2013 Vancouver Island and Western Canadian Music Awards, his kudos include Parents’ Choice, Family Choice, NAPPA Gold and Children’s Music Web Awards.
=0D=0A=Hear his music and see videos at www.rickscott.ca.
=0D=0A=Rooted in folk and blues, inspired by Broadway musicals, Pete Seeger and Danny Kaye, Rick and his Appalachian mountain dulcimer have released 18 recordings and played over one thousand schools in nine countries. He’s Goodwill Ambassador for the Down Syndrome Research Foundation. Embracing themes of family, community, curiosity and friendship, Rick’s songs are playful short stories that encourage laughter and participation. His 4-hour 4-CD musical audio novel ‘The Great Gazzoon’, tells the tall tale of a boy who faces his fear and saves his community with his love of music. Rick’s 1995 song and video, ‘Angels Do’, starring his granddaughter Mielle, became an anthem for the Down syndrome community. www.rickscott.ca/videos A book based on Mielle’s life, ‘Snapshot of a Soul Place in the land of special needs’, includes the story of Rick’s ongoing saga with his granddaughter and the world of special needs. www.snapshotofasoulplace.com
=0D=0A=From folk festivals to concerts halls, house concerts to symphonies, Rick’s ability to combine warm-hearted humor and poignant human commentary has earned him an enthusiastic following from four generations. Teachers’ resource material is available online.
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