(heartmind@hoosierlink.net)
Quality Educational Performances
and Warm Family Fun
with George and Michele Schricker!
"Fine, interactive program for all ages. The catchy, original music was a great boon to our program. A delightful group to work with!"
-- Chicago Field Museum
George & Michele Schricker are a husband and wife team of Professional Songwriters, Storytellers, and Poets. The couple have been performing their original and interactive songs, stories, and poems for children and adults since 1982.
George holds a degree in Interdepartmental Studies in the School of Speech from Northwestern University in Evanston, IL, and Michele holds a degree in English Literature and Writing from St. Mary's College in South Bend, IN.
Together they have written & produced eight commercial recordings for children & adults. (album reviews) The couple have performed at hundreds of schools, museums, festivals, libraries, conferences, churches, state parks and conventions over the last 20 years. They also offer educational programs to school children through Distance Learning via Vision Athena.
Programs
Never Hurt Anyone
A fun approach to a serious subject. The life-skills of cooperation, kindness and respect are introduced in this program that asks the audience to incorporate these qualities in their day-to-day living. Do-along songs, sign language, and interactive stories make this program an entertaining and educational experience for everyone.
Don't Let Them Take Your Brain Away
Turn off the TV and turn on your Creativity! This program stimulates discussion and promotes thinking about watching too much television. Interactive songs and stories engage the audience in the message that you can spend time developing your gifts, talents and abilities rather than choosing the passive experience of TV. "Thoughtful, lively, and fun."
The Story Inside
Everyone has a story inside. This program encourages the development of that story. Writing about what you love and telling others about what you love is how the story unfolds. It takes courage and confidence to share what you love with others. Through this presentation of song and story, the audience feels more at ease with the process.
Nature & Animals
Animated and inventive songs & stories for the young at heart! Celebrate with Michele & George as they share songs & stories about nature and animals (butterflies, dragonflies, coyote, raccoon, worms, and wildflowers) in this program where everyone learns and laughs together. Interactive, joyful and educational. Lots of singing. "Wonderful family fun."
Holding The Hoop In Our Hands
Thoughtful ballads, stories, and poems concerning ecology, Potawatomi history, and the natural world. This educational and uplifting program celebrates our interconnectedness with all beings in the "hoop" of life and encourages everyone to be responsible earth stewards. Lots of interaction with hand signs and singing. "Warm, joyful & inspiring."