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Tim Van Egmond blends together folktales, tunes, and songs to share their wellspring of wisdom, humor, and warmth. Music flows in and around his stories though his singing and playing on a wide variety of traditional instruments. including hammered dulcimer, mountain dulcimer, guitar, conga drum, and limberjack (a dancing wooden rhythm puppet). His dynamic style of voice and movement brings stories to life, his gifted playing and singing moves and inspires, and his knack for encouraging participation makes for high-spirited and engaging programs for all ages.
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Select "Tim Van Egmond" from the list of storytellers on this page of the web site to hear my retelling of this Sufi tale. I learned it from renowned storyteller Gioia Timpanelli, and it can be found in Tales of the Dervishes by Idries Shah.
Hammered dulcimer demonstration
An explanation and demonstration of basic playing techniques with a jig.
Telling the traditional Irish tale (interwoven with playing the hammered dulcimer) at the Three Apples Storytelling Festival in Bedford, MA.
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"Singing Games For Language Arts" Description and Learning Standards
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Artist / Creative (Individual)
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Commercial / For profit - Sole proprietorship
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1978
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Commercial / For profit - Sole proprietorship
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1978
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Monterey Community Center
Date: 09/2021-09/2021
Mary Makuc, Director - montereycommunitycenter@gmail.com, https://www.ccmonterey.orgHour and a half performance of "The Landscapes of Hope," my program of songs and a story or two about community ties that draw people together. This program was supported by a grant from the Monterey Cultural Council, a local agency supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.The Community Center agreed to be the venue for the performance, while I organized and publicized it in consultation with Mary Kate Jordan, a friend who lives in Monterey.
Ticonderoga Festival Guild
Date: 08/2021-08/2021
Judy Walker, Executive Director, judywalker419@gmail.com, http://www.tifestivalguild.org/arts-trek/My third performance in seven years for the Arts Trek Series for children in Ticonderoga, NY (postponed from 2020). I performed "Hearing Nature's Voice," my program of participatory songs and stories.
Ashfield / Buckland / Shelburne Senior Center
Date: 03/2020-03/2020
Cathy Buntin, Director, sfsrctr@crocker.comPerformance of my "Young Fogies & Old Whippersnappers" intergenerational program for seniors and grades K-6 students at Sanderson Academy in Ashfield, MA. This program was supported by a grant from the Ashfield Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
Starry Starry Night
Date: 12/2019-12/2019
Crystal Parent, crystalparent34@gmail.com, https://starrystarrynight.orgTwo performances for the annual New Year's Eve celebration in Orange, MA.
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