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Residencies often culminate in the making of a CD of the children's songs, or of a musical play for which the children write script, create costumes and scenery, and compose music.

The writing is entirely the children's.

Here are some examples.

Original Songs:

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Black Rat Sea Snake Blues — An encounter with an enormous black water snake on a nature hike in Avon OH. Written by a group of twenty-three 6-13 year old children.
Note: The kids decided that Guy should sing lead on this cut.
With: The children: vocals and screams; Guy Mendilow: Vocals, acoustic guitar; Brendan Cooney: slide guitar.

Looking For A Home — A story about a dolphin family that leaves its home when it becomes too polluted. Written by a group of twenty 5-8 year old children.
With: The children: vocals; Guy Mendilow: vocals and acoustic guitar; Brendan Cooney: keyboard and drums; Eddie Tomecko: Electric bass and electric shark guitar.

Original Musicals:

Jaguar Town — Read about this musical, view photos and song lyrics here!