Composing, choreographing, teaching, and performing, John Jacobson has become a familiar face to hundreds of thousands of children and music educators throughout North America and abroad. As a performer, he has sung and danced for children and adults in schools in every state of the union, most Canadian provinces, and many foreign countries. His most recent original recordings, Hop 'til You Drop, Conga in the Kitchen, and Around the World with Me, have quickly become favorites of children everywhere. He has written songs that have been licensed by Sesame Street and performed by their characters in live productions. John is a popular hit with junior high, elementary, and preschool children. As a motivational speaker, John is in constant demand for teacher workshops and faculty in-services as well as school assemblies and student rallies. His motivational tapes and videotapes, To Be a Teacher and If It Ain't Got Heart, It Ain't Art!, are fast sellers in the education field.

As a writer and composer, John has published dozens of musicals and musical revues for schools and churches. Thousands of schools across the country perform John's musicals as a part of their curriculum each year. Besides the numerous musicals and single songs, John has also published and sold his educational resource materials including Gotta Sing/Gotta Dance (a how-to book/video on choreography), John Jacobson's Dictionary of Dance, and hundreds of videos for use in music classrooms. John is the founder and president of America Sings, Inc., a non-profit, charitable organization that creates non-competitive choral festivals. These festivals provide young performers with the opportunity to utilize their talents in service projects and worthwhile causes. Since 1989, more than 100,000 young people have attended these events. John has a Bachelor of Music Education degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Masters of Liberal Arts with an emphasis in Literature from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C.

Kids Gotta Move

'Kids Gotta Move!' features over 100 choreography terms, defined and demonstrated with the young performers in mind. The movements are alphabetized for ease of use, with easy-to-follow definitions, diagrams and dezens of demonstration photos for further visual reference. The DVD features John Jacobson and two student dancers demonstrating each move and the submenus on the DVD will allow you to go directly to the move you desire without fast forwarding through an entire videotape! You'll never have to wonder what the Crocodile Smile looks like again. With 'Kids Gotta Move!.' all the moves you'll ever need are right here for you. So get moving with 'Kids Gotta Move!'

6403 BOOK & DVD $34.95

Gotta Sing, Gotta Dance: Basics of Choreography and Staging

The Basics Come First Putting It All Together Staging The Concert Movement and Staging For The Young Choir

From the creator of the popular video series, John Jacobson has written a comprehensive resource book that covers the basics of choreography and staging. Featuring a step-by-step approach and dozens of helpful photos, this powerful teaching tool will help you and your groups develop the "know-how" to add professional "pizzazz" to your musical performance.

6402 BOOK $19.95

Get America Singing and Moving! - Choralography for 10 American Songs

America, The Beautiful Down By The Riverside Give My Regards To Broadway He's Got The Whole World In His Hands I've Been Working on the Railroad Over My Head Rock-a My Soul She'll Be Coming 'Round The Mountain Simple Gifts This Little Light of Mine

Move to America's music with this easy-to-follow DVD performance resource from the Master of Movement... John Jacobson! John takes you step-by-step through fresh new choralography routines for ten of your favorite Americana songs from volume 1 of the popular 'Get America Singing.. Again' series. An informational booklet is included with printed choreography for each song. Enhance your next patriotic performance and get America moving!

6513 DVD $29.95

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Riser Choreography

Where To Begin Ok, You're There, Now What? So What Kind Of Risers Are We Talking About Now That We Made Our Formations Universally Recognized Gestures Simple And Obvious Gestures Real Live Dances

Movement enhances even the simplest of musical settings. It can bring energy to a dynamic show choir number or simple elegance to a beautiful concert piece without your choir ever leaving the risers! John Jacobson's ideas for staging and choreography on choral risers have been compiled in this easy-to-use resource for the beginning or veteran choral director. Covering basic formations, visual effects, and simple gestures that enhance the lyrics, this practical guide will help you incorporate all kinds of staging into your performance. Watch the companion video for the complete visual effect.

6401 BOOK $12.95

6276 DVD $29.95

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Kids On Stage

First Impressions Traditional Choral Risers Multi Purpose Platforms Other Possibilities Making the Most of the No Purpose Room Marquee Sound Reinforcement How to Use A Microphone How to Rehearse How to Perform Kids Throw Up Adding Movement and Creativity to Your Show Making the Chorus Feel as Special as the Leads Catering to the Needs of Special Children

Like John Jacobson's popular Riser Choreography, this practical guide will lead you and your students into the worderful world of 'putting on a show.' Even if your 'stage' is really just the gym floor, you'll discover how to make the most of your performance through dozens of helpful photos and John's clever step-by-step approach..

6557 BOOK $14.95

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Hello, Hello

Hello-oooo! Hello-oooo! Help young singers develop their listening and pitch matching skills while reinforcing basic music concepts .. and have fun doing it!! These 'educational echos' will motivate students to respond to common patters of sound that involve pitch direction, high/low. loud/soft, intervals, sequence, steady beat and more! Students will also develop motor skills and beat awareness with simple movement sequences for each song, and expand learning with fun extension activities.

6554 BOOK & CD $29.95

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A Place In The Choir

Celebrate Music Why I Love Music It's About Respect Family History Month It's All About Me I'll Make A Difference Beacons Of Hope There Is A Sound I Love Things That Can't Be Taught In Music Class A Day In The Life The Sunday Night Syndrome Teacher Appreciation Week We Give Thee Thanks Surviving December The Thing With Feathers Anyone Can Sing This Is My Song The Great Debate Together We Are Better Music Makes The Difference

With a world full of many conflicting voices, it's not always easy to find your own. When you do, you might feel that it is regularly lost in the din of the world. But this is not true. You do have a voice and your contribution is essential to creating a world of genuine harmony. One of America's best-loved musical personalities, John Jacobson brings you this collection of heartwarming essays and inspirational stories. Not just for music teachers, this book is full of life lessons for all of us, so we each can find our very own “place in the choir.” Available in hard cover.

6379 BOOK $22.95

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Finding Your Song: Motivational Insights for Teens

Whether you've just started middle school or are at the end of your high school years, figuring out who you are and how you fit into this world is not easy. After spending decades with young musicians in schools, churches and communities, John Jacobson offers unique insights into what it means to be growing up in a 'choir of citizens' who are all 'singing' a different tune. He shares some of his stories and how he took risks, in order to pursue his dreams. There are many paths to pursue in life. Which path will you choose? You are valuable. We need your song!

6512 DVD $19.95

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