Musical Storytelling Program

About the Musical Storytelling Program

Join Powers faculty members at local libraries as they narrate this free series of original musical story performances that feature live music and age-appropriate stories for children. These interactive programs are specifically developed for children ages 3 and up, but all ages are welcome to attend.

This program is supported in part by Cambridge Savings Bank, and by grants from the Arlington, Belmont, and Watertown Cultural Councils, local agencies which are supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

Announcing our 2016-2017 Musical Storytelling Series events!

	"I Really Like Slop!" (an Elephant and Piggie book) written and illustrated by Mo Willems Saturday, October 22, at 10:00 & 11:00 am Belmont Public Library, 336 Concord Ave, Belmont With Todd Brunel (clarinet, percussion, and more), Yas Ishibashi (piano, vocals), Kelly Webber (vocals), Helen Clapp Stevenson (narration) Saturday, November 12, at 10:30 am Watertown Free Public Library, 123 Main Street, Watertown With Todd Brunel (clarinet, percussion, and more), Yas Ishibashi (piano, vocals), Vanessa Schukis (vocals), Helen Clapp Stevenson (narration) About the story: Elephant and Piggie are at it again, and this time, Piggie has a concoction to share with his best friend Gerald. Will Gerald refuse, or will he give it a try because “that’s what friends do?”
	"Click, Clack, Moo" written by Doreen Cronin, illustrated by Betsy Lewin Saturday, February 11, 2017, 10:00 & 11:00 am Robbins Library, 700 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington With Todd Brunel (clarinet, percussion, and more), Yas Ishibashi (piano, vocals), Vanessa Schukis (vocals), Helen Clapp Stevenson (narration) About the story: From Publisher’s Weekly - “Farmer Brown is dumbfounded when his cows discover an old typewriter in the barn and begin experimenting. Things really get out of hand...when the cows begin standing up for their rights.”
	"Click, Clack, Surprise" written by Doreen Cronin, illustrated by Betsy Lewin Saturday, March 11, 2017, 10:30 am Watertown Free Public Library, 123 Main Street, Watertown With Todd Brunel (clarinet, percussion, and more), Yas Ishibashi (piano, vocals), Vanessa Schukis (vocals), Helen Clapp Stevenson (narration) Saturday, March 18, 2017, 10:30 am Arlington Center for the Arts, 41 Foster Street, Arlington With Todd Brunel (clarinet, percussion, and more), Yas Ishibashi (piano, vocals), Vanessa Schukis (vocals), Helen Clapp Stevenson (narration) Saturday, April 1, 2017, 10:00 & 11:00 am Belmont Public Library, 336 Concord Avenue, Belmont With Todd Brunel (clarinet, percussion, and more), Yas Ishibashi (piano, vocals), Vanessa Schukis (vocals), Helen Clapp Stevenson (narration) Stick around after the performances for a free percussion demonstration with African drum and dance artist Nurudafina Abena! About the story: From Amazon.com - "Little Duck learns how to celebrate his birthday with a little help from all the other animals on the farm in this charming picture book from the award-winning duo, Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin."
	"Opera Cat" written by Tess Weaver, illustrated by Andrea Wesson Saturday, May 6, 2017, 10:00 & 11:00 am Belmont Public Library, 336 Concord Avenue, Belmont With Todd Brunel (clarinet, percussion, and more), Yas Ishibashi (piano, vocals), Vanessa Schukis (vocals), Helen Clapp Stevenson (narration) About the story: From Amazon.com - "Alma the cat lives with Madame SoSo, an opera diva. When Madame rehearses, Alma softly sings along. Madame doesn’t know Alma’s secret—in fact, she doesn’t pay Alma much attention at all. But on the night of the big performance, Madame comes down with laryngitis . . . and at last Alma is given a chance to prove she is no ordinary animal."