Brand new & just out from kid-approved and appreciated folk singers Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer are two musical/educational DVDs! Cathy & Marcy’s Song Shop releases today two fun, interactive DVDs geared toward toddlers through kindergartners. These “Meet the Instruments!” DVDs are the perfect introduction to musical appreciation for little guys & gals.
Things with Strings introduces kids to the stringed instruments that below within folk music: The guitar, banjo, mandolin, hammered dulcimer, and six more! Cathy & Marcy tell about each instrument, demonstrate its sound and technique, then put them to play with several of their most beloved songs and singalongs.
Clap and Tap shows kids that percussion instruments come in many varied forms. They’ll learn about clapping, drums, and even musical spoons!
My daughter is enthralled by these presentations. She sits up and listens to every word, then smiles and sings along with the tunes. Giggles escape every now and then, since Cathy & Marcy are so effortlessly good at entertaining kids through their music and dialogue….and are really funny at times!
These DVDs follow an award-winning CD by Cathy & Marcy. These talented artists have already won 14 consecutive Grammy nominations and hundreds of independent awards (such as Parents’ Choice).
You can order both the Clap and Tap and the Things with Strings DVDs from Cathy & Marcy’s Song Shop together for just $25 (or separately for $14.99 each)! These would be excellent additions to the musically diverse home, as well as the homeschool or public school classroom OR childcare center.
Win it! Thanks to Cathy & Marcy and Sugar Mountain PR, I can give away one each of the Clap and Tap and Things with Strings DVDs!
Here’s what you do to enter to win:
1) Comment below with an interesting fact from Cathy & Marcy’s website, as well as which DVD you’d prefer to win if you’re chosen
2) For an extra entry, subscribe to Muse Reviews’ feed — tell me in a separate comment if you’re a new subscriber or already a subscriber
3) For a third entry, become friends with Muse Reviews on Facebook, then tell me you did so in a separate comment below!
I’ll close the contest next Wednesday, February 24th, 2010 at 11pm EST. Sorry; US entries only. Good luck!
CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED.
Congrats to commenter #21, Merrie L, the winner of the Things with Strings DVD, and commenter #34, Ellen Brower, the winner of the Clap and Tap DVD!
FTC info — Disclaimer: I received this product for free for review purposes; however, my review was honest and my opinions are my own. I only received the product itself; I received no other monetary compensation for this review. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
Tabathia B (1 year ago)
They were honored by C. F. Martin and had signature guitar created for each of them
Tabathia B (1 year ago)
feed subscriber
Tabathia B (1 year ago)
facebook fan (michelle barrett) and I forgot to mention I want the clap and tap cd if I win…sorry.
renee (1 year ago)
Banjo to Beatbox (which we own and love) was nominated for a grammy!
We’d love either DVD, but I’ll say Clap and Tap.
Krista W (1 year ago)
I learned that they are 2 time Grammy Award winners!
Krista W (1 year ago)
Sorry I forgot to add that I would love either DVD!
Krista W (1 year ago)
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Kristina W.
susan varney (1 year ago)
the clap and tap is nice mverno@roadrunner.com
Winning Readings (1 year ago)
They won a Grammy nomination for Banjo to Beatbox!
I think we’d pick Things with Strings, though we’d love either of them…
We posted aabout this giveaway at Winning Readings: http://winningreadings.blogspot.com/2010/02/meet-instruments-dvds.html
JANEMARITZ AT YAHOO DOT COM
phxbne (1 year ago)
Cathy recently took her first Hula lesson. Would like either – maybe Clap and Tap a little more
phxbne (1 year ago)
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Rachel C (1 year ago)
I learned that they have coloring pages, games, and crafts on their website. If I won, I’d like the Strings DVD. My kids love music!
Marci (1 year ago)
I learned that Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer are TWO-TIME GRAMMY® Award Winners. I’d choose the Things with Strings dvd.
donna (1 year ago)
sign me up
grace (1 year ago)
They won a grammy for the tribute to Ella Jenkins!
I’d love to win the strings DVD! What a great idea for a DVD–
Kerrie G (1 year ago)
CATHY & MARCY WIN GRAMMY® NOMINATION FOR ‘BANJO TO BEATBOX’!
I would choose the Things with Strings DVD
Kerrie G (1 year ago)
I subscribed to Muse Reviews’ feed
Erma (1 year ago)
I had learned that they are 2 time Grammy Award winners. I’d like to have the Things with Strings DVD
Monique Rizzo (1 year ago)
I think I’d like the clap and tap. Thanks for the chance.
mogrill@comcast.net
Brandi (1 year ago)
They actually were nominated for a Grammy!!
I’d like Clap and Tap.
brandi.westmoreland(at)gmail(dot)com
Merrie L. (1 year ago)
I read that Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer are TWO-TIME GRAMMY® Award Winners! Wow! I’d like the Things with Strings.
Merrie L. (1 year ago)
I’m a new subscriber to your feed.
Merrie L. (1 year ago)
I requested to be a friend on facebook (awaiting confirmation).
Birdie S. (1 year ago)
1992: “A New View” reading curriculum for McGraw Hill School Publishers includes many songs composed by Cathy & Marcy and 80 songs produced by them.
Id choose the Things With Strings DVD
Birdie S. (1 year ago)
Im a fan of yours on FB/ Birdie Skolfield
Katrina Fuller (1 year ago)
They have a signature guitar made for each of them! we’d like the clap and tap dvd!
Rosey (1 year ago)
Their skills have led to producing over Interesting Fact:60 recordings by and with other artists, and to projects with National Geographic, AT&T, McGraw-Hill School Publishing and numerous corporate clients who appreciate roots music values.
I would choose Tap and Clap.
Thank you.
Rosey (1 year ago)
I subscribed to your feed. New subscriber.
Thank you.
dawn (1 year ago)
I learned that they are 2 time Grammy Award winners! I’d like the Things with Strings.
mightynaynay(at)cs.com
TRACY HEYER (1 year ago)
I learned that they are 2 Time Grammy Award winners! I would like the Clap and Tap dvd. Thanks!
Wendy (1 year ago)
I would like the Clap and Tap DVD. They have several kids activities on their website (coloring pages, games).
Ellen Brower (1 year ago)
BANJO TALKIN’ is a fresh and innovative collection of original songs and tunes mixed, with insightful interpretations of traditional old time music played on clawhammer banjo
Ellen Brower (1 year ago)
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Ellen Brower (1 year ago)
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Lily Kwan (1 year ago)
I learned that they’ve earned two Grammy Awards, in 2004 and 2005 for “cELLAbration: a Tribute to Ella Jenkins” and for “Bon Appétit!”. I would prefer to win the Things with Strings DVD.
Lily Kwan (1 year ago)
I sent a friend request to you on Facebook.