Over the centuries music has stimulated the hearts and minds of children of every culture and language. In this spirit, Allison DeSalvo founded World of Song Productions (WOS) in 1992 to bring live, interactive, musical experiences to young audiences, ages 2-10 years old, through the WOS Children's Concert Series. Since then World of Song has evolved to include: World of Song Children's Concerts The "Music, Art & Me" Program Children's Classes Entertainment for Birthday Parties and other Special Occasions Recorded Music: CD's and Tapes Teacher Training Seminars Creative Parenting Workshops World of Song recognizes the vital role that music, art, dance, drama and stories play in children's early development and emphasizes the interplay of these art forms to give each child every opportunity to connect with their natural impulses to:        sing, move, color, laugh, play and learn. In this way, World of Song programs offer joyful and dynamic creative experiences which spark self-expression and self-discovery in a young child while instilling a life long love of the arts and an appreciation of the world around them. How World of Song Programs Benefit Your Children Encourage cooperative participation and interactive play Spark imagination and self-expression Stimulate emotional growth by addressing feelings in positive and creative ways Develop verbal expression and language Nurture individual artistic impulses Awaken innate musicality, rhythm and movement "I want to express our appreciation for all the fine music programs...You use a lot of movement, gestures and participation, challenging the audience, making everyone feel personally involved... Your programs are successful with a wide range of ages". Marilyn Iarusso - Director of Children's Services NY Public Library, NYC About World of Song Children's Concerts Singer, Actress, Teacher, Songwriter and Storyteller Allison DeSalvo, performs accompanied by guitar, piano and or percussion, an innovative blend of children's music in various styles: Original and traditional children's songs International folk songs Classical Music and songs Adaptations of popular songs Dramatic and rhythmic storytelling These lively concerts evoke active audience participation. Children and adults join in by singing, dancing, acting out stories, making believe with puppets and doing art projects. WOS programs capitalize on the diverse ethnicity in our communities tailoring music to meet the special needs of a particular group by incorporating songs from various cultures in different languages. Young and old embark on a story-like journey to delight the imagination and fill the heart with laughter and fun making these special performances entertaining and educational by embodying the awareness that music inspires and unifies us all when presented in a loving atmosphere of learning and joy. What Parents & Kids Say About WOS Concerts "I've never seen my child participate so much. I liked Allison's energy level; it was fun and interactive. I was impressed with the quality of the concert. When I found out that Allison taught classes too I said, 'that's where I want my kids to go'." -Bea & Emily 3, Seth 7 "Allison was fabulous...how she held the kids interest, how different it was from the usual programs...how much fun the kids had, they loved the singing and dancing." -Susan & Daniel 4 "What I liked most about the concert was the radiant spirit of Allison and the beautiful atmosphere created." -Elsa & Alex 3 Program Themes These carefully orchestrated concerts are often theme oriented. A concept is brought to life through colorful dramatizations utilizing specific props. Choose from the wonderful sample of themes below or create your own. Animal Crackers in my Alphabet Soup Numbers, Colors and Character Tales Magical, Musical Tour around the World Songs to Grow By - a story of lessons for growing up Let's Take Care of the Earth We Share Lovable Lullabies Holiday Family Festival Silly Singable Nonsense Songs One Big Family Favorite Folk Song Sing-along A Child's Discovery of Classical Songs by the Great Composers Places and Performances WOS has created and shared festive musical events throughout New York and the metropolitan area at numerous venues such as: New York Public Library, Brooklyn Public Library, Music @Riverside Church, Children's Museum of the Arts, Audubon Nature Center, Red Hook Waterfront Museum, Brooklyn Children's Museum, Grace Church School, Prospect Park/Imagination Playground, Bank Street Bookstore, Discovery Programs, Barnes & Noble Bookstore Jr. Entertainment, Play Space, Kids Cafe Festival, recreational centers, book and toy specialty stores, public and private schools, malls, private parties and parks. Programs are 30 - 60 minutes in length For a current schedule of World of Song Concerts click on: Upcoming Concerts and Events. Allison DeSalvo and World of Song are available to perform at schools, private homes and parties or for any organization or individual's special event geared for young children. To book a WOS program and further information email Allison at concerts@worldofsong.com or call 610-566-0319. For information about the "Music, Art & Me" program or Birthday Parties click on Classes & Workshops. back to top