Joe Crone and your students will work together for 4 fun filled days to create a moving character education focused concert for your school community. In daily workshops with Joe, your students will not only develop and refine their drama, singing and performance skills, they will also gain a fuller understanding of their human family. The workshops will be both process and product oriented, with a character education theme woven throughout.

On the evening of the 4th day of Joe's visit, usually the Thursday evening, Joe and your students will present a moving and uplifting character education and curriculum based concert of original songs and dramas for your school community titled "We Can Move the World". Watch your students shine as they embrace their beautiful human family through original songs, dance, and drama.

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"Joe captured the hearts of staff and students immediately as he began to work with our community. His energy, enthusiasm, versatility and creativity in the area of Character Education permeated throughout our building during this week. Well done, Joe!"
Eileen Berg, Principal

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As a former teacher of 15 years, Joe knows how busy teachers are. He has designed his visit to minimize any extra impact that his visit will have on teaching staff, while at the same time allowing the students to shine! Far from being extra work, classroom teachers can use the workshop time to gain professional development by learning drama techniques that they can use in their own classroom, and can observe their students fulfilling curriculum expectations in the areas of drama and music.

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"The children loved working with Joe! Parents were delighted and I learned how to use a variety of drama techniques along with my students!"
B. Mahabir, Teacher

"Joe made an instant connection with the students who absolutely worshiped him. He was highly organized and provided all the props and costumes for the students. The parents raved about the performance and were pleased it reinforced "Character Education". Joe is a remarkable person who enjoys bringing the gifts of music and drama to children."
Charlotte Swift, Principal

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How does it work?
· Joe has specialist training in dramatic arts from the Ontario Ministry of Education, has written over 100 songs for children and adults, and has recorded 6 CDs of original music. He has paired about 30 of his songs with dramas that can be used, as they are, props and costumes included, or adapted to include new creative ideas from your students.
· Joe will send out his CDs ahead of time to your school contact, along with a description of the character trait or virtue that each song and drama addresses.
· Teachers will choose the song they wish their class or "performance group" to sing and dramatize. A "performance group" may be made up of 2 smaller classes.
· Songs and dramas range from "A Memory" which traces the past, present, and future evolution of humanity and involves tribal dancing, white drama masks, guitar and song, to "Geometry Park" where life sized triangles and polygons overcome their prejudice and become friends, to a kindergarten choir pledging allegiance to their family, school, community, and the world.
· After four days of workshops, during the afternoon of the fourth day, the students and Joe will present a dress rehearsal performance to your student body. Later that day, in the evening, they will perform for their parents and your school community. Children will sing lead vocals, by themselves or along with Joe, and will perform the dramas that they have developed during their workshops.
· Joe will provide a script for student M.C.s to read. This will weave the songs and dramas together to create a powerful character education theme for the entire evening.
· A Power Point presentation of your school community, paired with the song "We Can Move the World", will be presented at the concert in addition to the songs the students perform.
· Your school library will receive a copy of Joe's CD "Geometry Park", its accompanying teacher's guide full of integrated art and drama activities, a copy of Joe's CD "We Can Move the World" and its accompanying songbook.

Joe's visit and the concert "We Can Move the World" can become an important part of your school year. It is recommended, for example, that the school embrace the theme of the evening and use it as an opportunity to develop and display students' artwork. It is also recommended that the concert be a fund-raising, or outreach event, that will raise money for needy projects throughout your own community or in developing nations, for example, The Stephen Lewis Foundation's Cotlands Orphanage, a local group home, Free the children, UNICEF, etc. In this way character education will involve concrete steps toward making the world a better place. Fundraising events and information for your school's chosen charity will be highlighted throughout the evening concert. Joe will also donate 20% of his CD sales to the school's chosen charity.

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"Outstanding! Great spirit builder for the school. Everyone was involved and performed in a relaxed, no pressure atmosphere. All the songs had great learning or character messages. I couldn't believe how quickly it was put together. It looked like a performance we had practiced for months but it was put together in as little as 3 or 4 half hour sessions. All the students loved "J.C.". Smiles all around. All schools should get this guy!"
Tracey Woodhead, Teacher

"Joe, thanks for a super fast, super fun musical/drama week for my class. It was the easiest music night ever from a teacher point of view. My kids loved it too!"
Helen Derry, Teacher

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What does your school have to do?

· Provide a school contact. Joe will correspond with your school contact and send them his CDs along with an easy to follow checklist of things to do. For example: working out practice schedules, practice location, performance groups, etc.
· Your teachers need to choose a song for their classes to perform. In order to make the most out of Joe's visit, students need to know the vocals to their song before the visit. Joe will provide the music and words in his follow-up package, so the teachers simply need to distribute copies of the words and play the songs in their classrooms.
· Teachers will need to be present during workshops for supervisory purposes and to address any discipline needs should they arise, they usually don't. They will also need to be with their classes during the evening concert.
· Provide a practice space for the first 3 days of the visit. This is usually the school library or, in the rare case, an empty classroom.
· Provide a performance space, usually the school gym, for the entire forth day and for the evening of the performance.
· Provide 2 student M.C.'s.
· Provide 2 students to sell Joe's C.D.'s before, during and immediately after the concert.
· Provide a sound system with a minimum of 2 microphones, and a mixing board with a minimum of 5 inputs.
· Get your staff and kids excited about Joe's visit. It'll be great.

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"Joe has a gift with children. He appeals to them in a way that is engaging, respectful, loving and entertaining. All age groups love working with Joe, from kindergarten students through to grade eights. Even kids who often refuse to participate are drawn in by Joe and give it their very best. The performance level after three short practice sessions with Joe was phenomenal! Definitely one of the very best visiting artists we have ever had at our school!"
Kathrina McDade, Teacher

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Cost: $950.00 for a 4-day visit, plus the right to publicize CDs and sell them at the concert.

Please contact Joe at: joecrone@hotmail.com or at 905 392-6949 if you would like to arrange a school visit, purchase CDs, or if you have any questions.

"What a wonderful performance and learning experience. Joe Crone is truly an educational genius."
- Tracey Strohm, Principal, Angus Morrison Elementary School, Angus

Celebrate character education in your primary division with "I Am Building My House", a participatory musical performance for primary students focusing on character development with singer\songwriter and dramatic arts specialist Joe Crone.

Joe will visit your school for one day to work with some of your primary classes. During the last teaching block of the day, he and the classes that he's worked with will present an afternoon concert to your primary division. Joe will use drama and music to help create a sense of community and caring in your classrooms. His original songs focus on working together, celebrating and understanding differences, caring for the world and love for our human family. Through drama and active participation in Joe's songs, your children will be laughing, clapping, singing and playing their way to a better understanding of the diversity and love for our world and each other. During daytime workshops, Joe and the students will develop dramas that accompany his songs. The number of classes that will be able to work with Joe during the day will depend on your schedule, and any preparation that your school does ahead of his visit. For example, his CDs can be mailed out to your school prior to his visit, classes can choose a song, learn it, and accompany Joe during the concert. Joe will work with another class to develop the accompanying drama. The concert will be comprised of the songs that have been developed during the day as well as other songs. All of the songs are participatory in nature.

"Joe has a gift with children. He appeals to them in a way that is engaging, respectful, loving and entertaining. All age groups love working with Joe. Even kids who often refuse to participate are drawn in by Joe and give it their very best. Definitely one of the very best visiting artists we have ever had at our school!"
- Kathrina McDade, Teacher, Devin's Drive Public School

"Joe was totally engaging. The kids loved his humour and passion and vision. They easily understood the deeper meanings within his songs and embraced the idea that they too can "move the world". They loved having the opportunity to perform in a concert. Feedback from parents was all positive. I loved the curriculum and character connections, they were great."
- Monica Wand, primary lead teacher, Crossland Public School, Newmarket

Joe Crone, a former elementary teacher of 15 years, has specialist training in dramatic arts from the Ontario Ministry of Education, and has written over 100 songs for children and adults. Joe has spent 15 years teaching music and drama to children ranging from ages 2 to 18, in daycare settings, elementary schools, secondary schools and at the York Region Arts Camp. He has worked in a regular class setting and also with many special populations both in Canada and overseas. He has recorded 5 CDs of original music specifically for children, and has performed at many schools and children's festivals.

What Others Have to Say:

"Not only did the students benefit from Joe's wealth of experience, he also inspired teachers to use a variety of drama techniques with their classes. Thanks for a great production."
- Rosemary Johnson, Teacher, Maple Leaf Public School, Newmarket

"Joe Crone has an extraordinary talent and a great gift for engaging children in a deep, delightful and meaningful way."
- Dan Popov, Ph.D., Co-Founder, The Virtues Project

"Joe Crone is a natural teacher who understands that the joy of teaching easily translates into a joy of learning."
- David Honsberger, Principal, Richmond Rose Public School

"Joe has a natural talent for engaging children and bringing out their creative spirit. He is deeply committed to his music and working with children. I would strongly recommend Joe Crone to any school or organization that works with children."
- Kevin Tiggeloven, Board of Directors, The London International Children's Festival

"Joe not only entertained the participants at our Spring Family Event; he involved Parents, children, and teachers through a unique journey of musical songs and drama, wrapped in laughter! A camera is a must! Parents are still talking about the fun time we had that evening and so are the teachers!"
- Patricia Williams, Director, Rainbow's End Childcare

"Your music is about how people can be good to one another and I really liked that." - Spence

"You make it fun to learn!" - Logan

"Joe and his music get me excited about learning more!" - Aubrie

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Cost: $350.00
Joe's visit includes 4 copies of his CDs "We Can Move the World", and "Geometry Park " their accompanying songbooks, karaoke versions of each song, and lyric sheets. Parents are most welcome at the afternoon concert.

3) Visit To Your Child Care Center

"I Am Building My House", a participatory musical performance for students focusing on character development with singer\songwriter and dramatic arts specialist Joe Crone

In an exciting performance designed to fit your schedule, Joe will use drama and music to help create a sense of community and caring in your classroom. His original songs focus on working together, celebrating and understanding differences, the world of nature and how to care for it, and love for our human family. Through drama and active participation in Joe's songs, your children will be laughing, clapping, singing and playing their way to a better understanding of the diversity and love for both nature and each other. There are two options for Joe's visit. Option A is a concert/performance by Joe. Option B involves Joe working with your students for a day and then both he and the students putting on a concert for parents.

Joe Crone, a former elementary teacher of 15 years, has specialist training in dramatic arts from the Ontario Ministry of Education, and has written over 100 songs for children and adults. Joe has spent 15 years teaching music and drama to children ranging from ages 2 to 18, in daycare settings, elementary schools, secondary schools and at the York Region Arts Camp. He has worked in a regular class setting and also with many special populations both in Canada and overseas. He has recorded 5 CDs of original music specifically for children, and has performed at many schools, childcare centers, and children's festivals.

What Others Have to Say:

"Joe not only entertained the participants at our Spring Family Event; he involved Parents, children, and teachers through a unique journey of musical songs and drama, wrapped in laughter! A camera is a must! Parents are still talking about the fun time we had that evening and so are the teachers!"
- Patricia Williams, Director, Rainbow's End Childcare

"Joe Crone has an extraordinary talent and a great gift for engaging children in a deep, delightful and meaningful way."
- Dan Popov, Ph.D., Co-Founder, The Virtues Project

"Joe Crone was a presenter at the 2005 and 2006 London International Children's Festivals. He gave 100% while working with the kids both on and off the stage. Joe has a natural talent for engaging children and bringing out their creative spirit. He is deeply committed to his music and working with children. I would strongly recommend Joe Crone to any school or organization that works with children."
- Kevin Tiggeloven, Board of Directors, The London International Children's Festival

"Joe entertained our children with an enthusiastic performance. He brought music, movement, role-playing and laughter to our classroom. His songs and activities reflected a sense of community, diversity and encouraged co-operation."
- Ruth Barber, Director, Yorkview Kids Care

"Your music is about how people can be good to one another and I really liked that." - Spence

"You make it fun to learn!" - Logan

"Joe and his music get me excited about learning more!" - Aubrie

Option A
Cost:
1) One hour performance at your child care facility: $180.00.
2) Coordinate a visit with one other school in your area, e.g. one school in the morning and another in the afternoon, and you will both save $50.00 and pay $130.00 each.

Option B
3) workshop/concert program: Joe will work with you and your students for a day to develop musical dramas. This will be followed by an afternoon or early evening concert for parents where your students will sing and dramatize songs that celebrate our human family and focus on character education. Cost: $300.00 plus the right to publicize and sell CDs.

Your visit includes a copy of the CD "We Can Move the World", its accompanying songbook, and karaoke versions of each song.

To help you out with the cost for option A and option B, Joe will donate 30% of his CD sales back to your center. He will provide you with a one page information sheet that you can post or distribute to your parents, and will have CDs available for purchase at his performance.