America's favorite family entertainer, Tom Chapin is a gifted singer who charms audiences of all ages. His remarkable musicianship, great songwriting and personal warmth shine through in his many award winning recordings and videos but particularly in his concerts which are special experiences for young and old alike.
"Warm spirit, infectious humor, and sensitive satiric songs ... one of the great personalities in contemporary folk music." ... New York Times
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Family Concerts"Nobody today is writing and performing better kids' songs than Tom Chapin ... the Pied Piper of children's music." -- Parents Magazine
Plenty of audience participation with sing-alongs, word games, gestures. Learn a song in sign language. Fun songs that make you feel good!
Family Concerts run 60 minutes long, with no intermission and no opening act.
Performances are ideally suited to children aged 4-11 and their parents (and grandparents!)
School Concerts
Tom's children's songs have been widely incorporated into school curriculum. The songs can help to introduce a variety of topics, and open the door to discussion. Four different themed shows, or a general show, are available upon request:
| CLEAN MACHINE | AROUND THE WORLD AND BACK AGAIN |
IN MY HOMETOWN | MAKING GOOD NOISE |
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Teacher's Workshops
Tom Chapin has been sharing his philosophies and insights with educators. He presents Teacher's Workshops on the use of music in the elementary school classroom. Illustrating with live performance, he shows how songs not only convey information and support curriculum, but can be a springboard to discussion and thinking outside the box. Tom believes in the power of a song, and a teachers' role in introducing that to children. Music reaches people on a different level than any other form of communication, and when presented with humor, can have a tremendous impact.
Educational Conferences
A charismatic and motivational speaker, Tom speaks of the current restrictions of teaching to the test, and the impact on teachers and students, and ultimately society. He relates his own early musical experiences, and the impact they have had on his own life. His presentation at the New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) Convention in April 2008 brought delegates to their feet.
Adult Concerts
"Hearing a quiet singer such as Chapin sing a quiet romantic song is still one of the more serene pleasures of pop music." People Magazine
Adult Concerts run 75-90 minutes and may contain an intermission. Although not off-color, the material is intended for grown-ups.
Living Room Concerts
An Evening of Song and Conversation with TOM CHAPIN
An intimate, up-close and personal performance/interaction with singer/songwriter/activist Tom Chapin.
Hear and share in the Tom Chapin Songbook. Experience the stories, life and times of Tom's musical and personal history.
Enjoy coffee and go one-on-one with a legendary, Grammy-winning, contemporary folk artist.
Adult Audiences of 10 - 30.
75 - 90 minutes.
Symphony Performances
Attract a new young audience to your symphony.
"It is doubtful whether any pops concert will ever be better family entertainment than the Vermont Symphony Orchestra's collaboration this summer with singer-songwriter Tom Chapin."
-- Rutland Daily Herald
Symphony appearances can be geared either to a family or adult audience.
Charts and orchestral scores are available.
Tom's Band
The band adds another dimension to the show. We suggest hiring the full band for a richer sound and a more visual performance. Masters of over a dozen instruments between them, Tom and the band will dazzle you with their versatility, rich harmonies, full sound, warmth and good humor.Tom Chapin (right): vocals, banjo, 6 and 12 string guitar, autoharp, didjeridoo
Jon Cobert (left): vocals, piano, keyboards, accordion. Composer of ESPN Baseball Tonight theme.
Michael Mark (center): vocals, bass, concertina, marimba, guitar, piano. Composer of Entertainment Tonight theme.
Jon and Michael, both 5-time Grammy nominees, can be heard on Tom's family and adult recordings and are featured in his concert video.
Harry Chapin: A Celebration In Song
A Chapin Family Concert
with...Tom Chapin, Steve Chapin,
The Chapin Sisters (tentative): Abigail Chapin, Lily Chapin, Jessica Craven,
Jen Chapin (tentative), Stephan Crump (tentative)
and members of the original Harry Chapin Band ~
Big John Wallace, Howard Fields
In an evening to remember, the famous musical Chapin Family comes together to celebrate and bring alive the music of the late Harry Chapin. Songs like "Taxi," "Cats In The Cradle," "Mr. Tanner," and "Circle" are sung by those who know them best- Harry's original band and his amazing family. An evening full of story, emotion, humor and transcendent music, this is a concert to fill your ear and stir your heart.
Adult Concert - An Evening of Chapin Music
"An Evening of Chapin Music" features the music of Tom, Steve and Harry Chapin. Tom Chapin, on guitar, banjo and autoharp, and his band perform original songs from his recordings. Steve Chapin on keyboards follows with a set from his repertoire. The Steve Chapin Band includes John Wallace and Howard Fields from Harry Chapin's original band, and the next generation (Jonathan Chapin and Clark Wallace). The ensemble closes the show with A Tribute to Harry Chapin, performing some of their brother's best loved songs. A "must see" event for any Chapin fan!
Chapin Music Concerts run approximately 90 minutes and contain an intermission.
The material is intended for grown-ups.
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