Summers 2001/2002
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Well here it is September of 2002, and I see that not only are we late getting some Summer 2002 pics posted, we never did post any from 2001. Oh, well, the Web marches on. I'll just mix in a few of last summer's photos with this summer's batch. This summer was great as usual. I performed 50 shows in June and July, mostly library programs, throughout Oklahoma and Kansas. Our daughter Evalyn, now a very outgoing toddler, had a ball this summer. She was our unofficial "greeter" when the audience arrived, and she loved "helping" Daddy push the equipment cart out the door at the end of each show. She learned that at each library there were books, toys and kids somewhere to be found, and she was determined to find them! One thing about having Evalyn with us the past two years - neither Mom nor Dad had much chance to take photos or video. The pictures below were all sent to us by fans and/or librarians, and we appreciate them very much! If you have a photo from one of Monty's summer shows that you'd like to share, send it along and we'll put it up. Enjoy! - Monty |
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Pioneer System CommentsWe started our Summer '02 with a tour of the Pioneer Library System. The tour includes an evening program at Norman which is always incredibly fun. So many great fans show up to that one, and we just have a rocking good time! Anyway, the Pioneer libraries collect comments from kids and parents as a thank you to their sponsors, Hitichi and the Oklahoma Arts Council. Here is a very small sample of those great comments - just a few of our favorites. Thanks everyone!!!
"My favorite song was 'Tropeo the Pirate.'" "He's a good singer and he likes books and he sings about books. I like his songs." "He was fun! Keep sponsoring programs like Monty Harper!" "He was absolutely fantastic! His song 'Books Ahoy' was really great!!!" "My children look forward to him every year. We have all his CD's." "He commands the attention of so many small children in one room - that is truly a feat for any performer! Such an imagination!" "He was very entertaining, kept the children's attention and involved them. He made it fun for all of us. YEAH!!" "The songs enrich my vocabulary." "His songs are so witty and wacky. We love to listen and sing to them." "We love seeing him every year. We even go to Norman, Newcastle, and Moore so we can see him more than once each year!" "His music is fun and easy to sing along with." "He was very funny and he meant to be funny and he liked kids and he didn't get embarrassed." "You were funny and you sang good and funny and you acted weird. That's a compliment." "Please bring him again." "I brought my 3 year old to see Monty Harper. He was superb. He kept everyone focused and singing the fun songs. We had approximately 100 children present." "He was nice, funny, and acted like a kid." "He was funny and cool at singing. I really liked his songs." "He is very very very very very very very very very and very silly." "He is funny. He is weird. He is nice. He is cool. I liked your songs." "He kept our kids' attention. He encouraged participation. His songs were fresh and new. He seemed to enjoy himself. He brought his family. Loved his costume." "He got the kids involved and we had an enjoyable family evening." "He interacted wonderfully with all the children. His songs were delightful." "He's Awesome." "He is funny. He sings funny songs. He looks funny." "You are extra silly." "Great audience involvement. Abundant laughter." "That was terrific singing, Monty." "This is the 2nd year. He is great! Please bring him back!!" "Your songs made me laugh." "He was very enjoyable for the kids. He kept their full attention and brought a lot of smiles and joy. He was great." "Great fun for the whole family." "His songs are interesting, but silly, too." "He was funny and delightful. The children loved him. It was a relaxed atmosphere." "He is a wonderful entertainer and writes great music!" "He sang the song that got longer and longer." "Well, I liked the last song." "I thought the troll song was the best." "I liked his Ahoy song." "I liked the silly song and I mostly liked the song about the pirate." "He is so funny. The shark song was great." "The grandma song was funny." "He has the funnest songs! I'm glad he used his music to promote the library program and books." "Silly Silly Silly song - the kids' favorite one. He was very nice. The kids liked the diving song and the trick or treat one." "He made me laugh and sing. I smiled alot. He let the whole group help." "I like the song about the alien. It was funny. And the chain song too. It was very funny." "He included songs for all ages - from three to babysitters to grandmas. Very will done and in good taste." "Monty Harper is a very talented musician. This was a wonderful program." "He sang a silly song. I like songs. He does great songs." "My children really enjoyed listening and singing along. This was very entertaining and enjoyable." |
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