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'People in your neighborhood' love music
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Photo courtesy of Bob McGrath
Sesame Street’s ‘Bob’ McGrath to perform in concert
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Sesame Street has been an on-going children’s television show for 39 seasons. Childhood memories for most people include songs "Rubber Duckie" and "The People in Your Neighborhood" and silly characters Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch. Teaneck’s very own Bob McGrath has been a part of the show from the beginning as the character "Bob, the music teacher". Join him, along with the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra and some surprise local guests for a performance for the entire family on Sunday, May 18 at 2 p.m.
McGrath has teamed up with the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, a non-profit organization for 72 years in Teaneck. The orchestra is committed to promoting fine music to both children and adults and enhancing the musical life of Bergen County and surrounding areas. David Gilbert, music director and conductor of the orchestra, and McGrath met years ago and are happy to sign onto this project together.
"This is a terrific orchestra and I give them so much credit. They’ve been around for over 70 years and because they’re volunteer-based, I know how much they need the financial help and publicity. That’s why I thought it would be great to do something like this. The timing worked out well when I have a little bit more free time on my hands," said McGrath.
The concert will take place in the Thomas Jefferson Middle School, 665 Teaneck Road, and will feature a highly interactive performance for parents, grandparents and children. Even though McGrath has been combining Sesame Street songs with orchestras for almost 40 years while touring the United States, this type of concert is unique to Teaneck, which will also involve township children. It is a great opportunity for people to hear and see a live symphony orchestra because many people might not have had the opportunity. [Full Story]
Teaneck Library
Crafty children and
gamers gather at library
Ashlee Woodruff/Staff Photographer
Kelly Irill, 5, concentrates on making her goofy glasses for the Family Craft Program. The Family Craft Program at the Teaneck Public Library on Feb. 21. Call the Children’s Department at 201-837-4171, ext. 3 or visit at www.teaneck.org for upcoming programs.
Ashlee woodruff/staff photographer
Teaneck residents enjoy Gamer’s Afternoon, a program at the Teaneck Public Library where gamers meet, play games and talk strategy. Snacks, PS2 and Wii were included at the recent Gamer’s Afternoon on Feb. 20. Call the Children’s Department at 201-837-4171, ext. 3 or visit www.teaneck.org to find out when the next Gamer’s Afternoon is or for more programs
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