As of November 26, 2007, the Neil A. Kjos Music Company will be distributing the critically acclaimed Fun with Composers series in the United States and Internationally, except for Canada. The Fun With Composers Company will continue distribution in Canada.

Fun with Composers is a series that includes Teacher Guides and "Just for Kids" Guides dedicated to creating fun, interactive ways for children to experience classical music. Author Deborah Ziolkoski incorporates storytelling, drama, creative movement, song, and instrumental play bringing classical music to life in a fascinating, child-centered way.

Since its publication date in April 2006, over 700 elementary schools and eight Universities in North American have integrated the Fun with Composers program into their school system. The guides appeal to a wide spectrum of consumers, including music specialists; classroom, piano, and ESL teachers; music therapists; daycare providers; home schooling parents, and any parent who wants to help develop their child’s enjoyment of music.

• Bramwell Tovey, Music Director of the Vancouver Symphony and the Orchestre Philharmonique du Luxembourg, says, "Deborah Ziolkoski shows that music is not a mystery – it is a fundamental component of each human experience. I warmly recommend this book to every educator and parent who wishes to give the gift of music to a child."
• Ruth Wiwachar, Consultant for Elementary Music Education in Pembina Trail Schools, says, "This series provides educators, both music specialist and classroom teacher alike, with a rich resource that stimulates children of all ages to become excited about the treasure that is classical music. I am delighted that students are encouraged to share with family and friends their knowledge about the classics through reproducible, take-home materials."

Fun with Composers is recommended by the North America Montessori Center which has graduates in over 80 countries, and many Music for Young Children teachers in Canada, the United States, and New Zealand are being workshopped on the Fun with Composer curriculum to help enhance their classical music program. Fun with Composers provides workshops to over 100 teachers per month across North America. Selections in the Fun with Composer books have also been performed by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra with over 100,000 students singing, dancing and moving to the participatory music.

Deborah Ziolkoski will continue to expand the Fun with Composer’s product line.

Neil A. Kjos Music Company
For further information contact: David Gereghty (858) 270-9800, ext. 6749, davidg@kjos.com