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Debbie and Friends Biography: Children’s entertainer Debbie Cavalier of Debbie and Friends uses original songs to tell stories that children know and love. With the recent release of her debut CD, Story Songs and Sing Alongs, she is making a splash in the children’s music world. Debbie has been making music with kids for over 20 years, first as a classroom music teacher and most recently as a children’s recording artist with Debbie and Friends, writing and performing children’s music with kids and their families.
Debbie studied music and music education at Berklee College of Music, where she is now the dean of continuing education. She was a classroom music teacher for many years and brings that experience to every performance. Programs
Get ready for some sing-along, dance-along, laugh-along family fun in this rockin’ musical journey through classic kids tales and original songs. A live Debbie and Friends show is ideal for families and elementary schools. Kids love her energy, and appreciate the interesting array of music and instruments that she brings to each show, including keyboard, all sorts of hand percussion, energetic and sometimes zany backing vocalists, saxophones, banjo, fiddle, flute, and whistles. Performances includes a variety of styles, from straight-ahead pop, to country, to rock, to reggae, all delivered by a band of musicians who are clearly there because they love it. Everyone is invited to participate in this interactive concert experience. Kids enjoy being the Big Bad Wolf, fixing Rosie's wrong rhymes, and showing off their listening skills with the “Simon Sez”Song.” Like everyone’s favorite teacher, Debbie connects with her audience and respects kids for the people they are. Her warmth is sincere and her radiance downright contagious. Kids love being active participants in every song, and the audience is as much a part of the show as Debbie and her band. The show are all about making music together and having a great time! Past Performances Since the albums debut in October 2007, Debbie and Friends have already performed at some of the most choice children’s venues in the Northeast, including the Regent Theater in Arlington, Mass., the Center for Arts (TCAN) in Natick, the Regattabar Children’s Series in Cambridge, the DeCordova Art in the Park festival, World Cafe Live in Philadelphia, and libraries from Boston to the tip of Cape Cod. AWARDS:
"Debbie Cavalier is a genius for putting classic tales to music, as well as writing great new songs for kids and parent to love. I wish someone had written songs like this when I was a kid!" - Bob McGrath, Sesame Street "Debbie reminds me of a beloved kindergarten teacher with her soothing voice and creative outlook. Her optimism and love of children comes through in her Story Songs and Sing Alongs CD. "Debbie and Friends" is a treat for kids of all ages and receives the Dove "Family-Approved" Seal." - The Dove Foundation
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She has worked with some of the world’s greatest icons in children’s music entertainment and education throughout her music publishing tenure. These pillars of children’s music include Shari Lewis, Buffalo Bob Smith of Howdy Doody, and Sesame Street-famed music teacher, Bob McGrath. Their influence on her songwriting and her creative approach to sharing music with children is evident.
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