[HANASHIR:6796] Re: Bob Blue

[Ellen Allard <ellen...>]

Peter and I know Bob Blue personally. He is the MOST amazing person and 
teacher, and his songs are treasures. On a personal note, he has multiple
sclerosis which has progressed quite seriously and has made it almost
impossible for him to even leave his home.

I personally want to support his music in any way I can, as I think it
deserves much merit. Do try to contact him.

BTW, he is an instrumental member of Children's Music Network. This is a
good time for me to mention this great organization which we  have been
members of since their small beginnings. It is made up of classroom
teachers, music teachers, music therapists, children (who are actively
involved), parents, performers etc. who in some way, shape, or form are
involved with making music with children. They have an annual conference in
October (it changes coasts each year). This year it is at Kutz Camp in
Warwick, NY on Oct. 13 - 15. The keynote speaker (get ready) is Pete Seeger.
And the Magic Penny award, which is given annually, is being given to Marcia
Berman (who I think is the daughter, or is somehow related to Malvina
Reynolds who is no longer alive but wrote wonderful songs like "Magic Penny"
and "Little Boxes".) They also have a FABULOUS magazine which comes out four
or six times a year and has great articles as well as featured songs,
reviews, etc.

CMN can be reached at office (at) cmnonline(dot)org or visit their website at:

http://www.cmnonline.org

Good luck!

Ellen
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Specializing in Music for Young Children
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>From: NBudin (at) aol(dot)com
>To: hanashir (at) shamash(dot)org
>Subject: [HANASHIR:6791] Bob Blue
>Date: Tue, Aug 29, 2000, 10:01 AM
>

> In a message dated 8/29/00 9:43:10 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
> jerd (at) centurytel(dot)net writes:
>
> << You can reach Bob Blue at bblue (at) k12(dot)nsm(dot)umass(dot)edu or by 
> phone at (413)
>  256-8784. >>
>
> Also, his home page, where many of his lyrics are available, is:
> http://www182.pair.com/~alf/blue/
>
> All of Bob's products are available from:
>    Catharine Haver
>    34 Bay Road
>    Belchertown, MA 01007
> E-mail: cjhaver (at) cs(dot)com(dot)
>
> Noah Budin
> Singer/songwriter
> Cleveland, OH
> NBudin (at) aol(dot)com
>

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