Celebrated childrenās entertainer, Jack Grunsky lends his talent to build awareness for leading childrenās charity. Toronto, September 10, 2003 -- Over the past 20 years, Jack Grunskyās name has become synonymous with excellence in childrenās music. His ten recordings have received some of the most prestigious awards in childrenās media, including two Juno Awards for Best Childrenās Recording, several Parentsā Choice Gold Awards, and multiple placements on the American Library Associationās Notable Recording Lists. As a childrenās music specialist, Jack Grunsky believes that arts education is an essential ingredient in the healthy development of all young children. Jack regularly presents keynote workshops at Early Childhood Education conferences, where his annotated performances provide educators with fresh, new insights about incorporating music into their everyday classroom activities. These experiences and his interactive concerts for children have reinforced Jackās commitment to ensuring that all children receive the proper access to arts education. To underline his commitment to childhood development, Jack will launch his new CD, Like A Flower To The Sun, on Casablanca Kids, at a school event that is designed to create awareness for Breakfast For Learning, Canadaās only national, non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring that every child in Canada goes to school well nourished and ready to learn. Just as children deserve the opportunity to stimulate their creativity and their imagination through arts education, Jack believes that the healthy development of all young children also starts with a well-balanced breakfast. On September 23rd, through generous community support and in conjunction with Wowy-Zowy Toys, Jack Grunsky will host a breakfast concert at the White Oaks School, located at 1690 Mazo Crescent in Mississauga. Students, parents, teachers and media will be treated to a complimentary breakfast courtesy of Batagliaās Marketplace while they enjoy a live concert featuring songs performed by Jack Grunsky from his new CD, Like A Flower To The Sun. This event will kick off a week-long charity drive in support ofBreakfast for Learning. Casablanca Kids and Wowy-Zowy Toys have each agreed to donate a portion of their profits from the weekās sales of Jack Grunskyās Like A Flower To The Sun to support the charity. Jackās music for young audiences continues to grow, both in musical character, sophistication and popularity. Like a Flower to the Sun, was created by Jack to stimulate a childās imagination by exploring music, rhythm and movement for the growing child. The music takes the listener on a musical journey that explores the earthās life cycles, cultures and rhythms. From an imaginary walk around the world, to the wind rustling through the trees, the song lyrics and instrumentals paint rich visual pictures that will delight and fuel the imagination of all children. 8:30 am Breakfast/Interview Opportunities 9:15 am Performance White Oaks School 1690 Mazo Crescent Mississauga Like A Flower To The Sun will be available nation-wide on Tuesday, September 23, 2003. The public is invited to meet Jack Grunsky at the following events: CD Signing - September 23rd at 6:00 pm; Wowy-Zowy Toys, 1764 Lakeshore Rd. West, Mississauga. CD Signing ö September 27th at 11:00 am; Mastermind, 8555 McCowan Rd., Markham Jack Grunsky will perform at Harbourfront in the Brigantine Room, Queens Quay, Toronto on Sunday, September 28th at 1:00pm. Please call (416) 973-4000 to purchase tickets. |
