For over 20 years, singer/songwriter Gary Lapow has been inspiring young people through music. Gary 's programs teach them to respect themselves and their communities, to reach out to others and celebrate the many joys of life. This year he offers 10 programs. Gary has recorded many albums of his own songs for children and has starred in film and TV.

Look In A Book: Celebrate Literacy is a rollicking audience participation program that will inspire your students in the great adventure of reading. Gary will have your children and teachers singing, acting and moving along in this musical celebration of the written word.

Conflict Resolution: a Musical Solution - simple techniques for preventing violence and teaching peace presented through hands-on fun packed interactive song.

Light Up The Lights - a multicultural winter song festival. Celebrate Las Posadas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday with traditional songs from around the world as well as some of Gary 's original tunes. ONLY available in November and December.

R.E.S.P.E.C.T - A Celebration of Diversity . Through Gary 's original fun-filled compositions children are encouraged to examine their attitudes towards others, embrace our cultural differences, and affirm everyone's wonderful uniqueness.

Strong, Smart and Free: Making Healthy Choices - Students are urged to avoid drugs and other harmful substances through positive messages about personal esteem and making healthy choices.

QUIT IT! Tease-proof and Bully-proof Kids! Sticks and stones may break your bones, but words can really hurt you. Gary weaves his usual magic, combining fun and depth to encourage kids to stand tall in the face of taunting, teasing and shaming.

Lively Tunes for Today's Children - a musical celebration of childhood with a potpourri of Gary 's original songs. Lots of fun with hidden positive messages.

Be A Buddy to Your Body – The Nutrition Show. Happy songs to encourage healthy eating. Gary demonstrates that good nutrition, like many a good thing in life, starts with a song.

All Kinds of People: Respecting Others, Promoting Cooperation.

Using his musical magic, humor, and brand new original songs, Gary guides children to find practical ways of getting along with each other. A fun & inspiring program.

Everybody Deserves A Chance – a musical program about disability awareness. Using rap, rock and roll, sign language and humor, Gary promotes the notion that all people are differently abled and unique.

•NEW• Character Counts ! A lively and playful musical celebration to encourage children's development of integrity, honesty, responsibility, compassion and other positive character traits.

Cost - 2 performances $400
School Support Cost $200

Check his website at www.garylapow.com