Dear Mr. deCant,
The entire student body and staff from Tisko Elementary School want to send you a BIG
“Thank you”. Your inspiration and explicit instruction helped our students to enjoy your
very creative, instructional entertainment. It really is hard to find good cultural awareness
activities that help incorporate our new Common Core curriculum standards as your
performance does. Mrs. Nelson, a Kindergarten teacher stated, “Finally, something our
students at the lower levels can learn from and use within our classrooms”.
Your unique songs and creativity helped create a wonderful experience and by the way,
Metamorphosis was my favorite! Thank you for inspiring my students to become better
learners!!!
Sincerely yours,
James O’Connor
Principal
Dear Al,
I have been meaning to write to tell you that you made a HUGE hit in our community! Everyone,
young and old, absolutely loved you! Several parents have said that you must come back again!
I couldn't agree more.
Thank you for making our opening picnic and Dedication a successful and memorable event. I
love it when parents say they want more, as I am sure you can relate to! :)
With love and appreciation,
Mary Lou
Head of School
Cobb School Montessori
Simsbury, CT
We had a wonderful program last night with Al deCant! Al performed his Pajama Jam
program for a very enthusiastic group of children and their parents. He is enthusiastic,
talented, energetic, and genuinely likes being around children. Al recently retired from his
job as an elementary school principal and is focusing on his music programs. I highly
recommend him for your library or local school!”
Allison Murphy
Children’s Library Programmer
Mark Twain Library Redding, CT
Hi Al
Once again you were a HUGE hit with the kids. The kids really loved your silly songs, your fun
props and your energetic personality. Move over Wiggles, Al de Cant is the new kids’ favorite!
Sincerely,
Danielle Dumont, Executive Director
Milford's Promise, Milford, CT
We had the singing principal, Al deCant, at Plainville Public last night. This guy is awesome!
He performed for a full hour and had the kids up and dancing and playing along on
percussion instruments, parading, etc. He is also reasonably priced.
Susan Rooney
Children's Librarian
Plainville Public Library
Dear Al deCant,
Thank you so much for the fabulous program you preformed for our library this summer. Your
music is truly terrific! Children and adults all thought you were great! You had everyone up and
joining in...I cannot thank you enough for adding so much positive energy to our summer. We
can't wait to have you back.
Ann Szaley
Children's Librarian
Seymour Public Library
Seymour, CT
Dear Al,
On behalf of the Annual Milford Oyster Festival, and especially the visiting children and their
families, thank you for yet another wonderful show! It’s clear that your love your
work…your energetic and engaging music is always a welcomed addition to our
entertainment schedule.
It’s great to see how enthusiastic the children are as they participate with you!
Thanks again for joining us on our Children’s Stage again this year and handling the many
challenges of Master of Ceremony.
Looking forward to seeing you perform at The Boys & Girls Club’s Pumpkins on the Pier!
Sincerely,
Mary Helen Burk
Children’s Entertainment Chairman
AMOF
Al deCant: A musical performance to get your toes tapping and fingers snapping.
Walnut Beach Festival
Milford, CT
Dear Al,
What a wonderful performance and a wonderful person! Can you believe you’ve been
singing for my students for over ten years? We can’t wait to have you back next year.
You are the best!
Liz Englander, Director
Early Childhood Center
Bridgeport, CT
Dear Al,
Thank you so much for your wonderful music presentation. The children had a fantastic time
listening and singing along with you as well as being active participants in the show. We’d love to
have you back soon!
Sincerely,
Kim and Sue
Goddard School
Orange, CT
Dear Al,
Thank you for your outstanding character education program, WE ARE CARING. You really
know how to energize and inspire your audience. Our students will remember your musical
messages for many years. We play your CARING song over the PA the first Monday of
every month as a kick off to our monthly character theme. Teacher and students can’t wait
to have you back.
Harry Gagliardi, Principal
Anna LoPresti School
Seymour, CT
Dear Al,
I finally listened to your cassette last week and (to paraphrase Red Grammar) I Think It’s
Wonderful! Your songs are very singable and fun, you have a great voice, the recordings are well
done, and you care deeply about kids. When you are ready to hit the road you should have many
audiences eagerly awaiting you.
John Farrell
(John Farrell is a singer, songwriter, author, and peace educator.)
The entire student body and staff from Tisko Elementary School want to send you a BIG
“Thank you”. Your inspiration and explicit instruction helped our students to enjoy your
very creative, instructional entertainment. It really is hard to find good cultural awareness
activities that help incorporate our new Common Core curriculum standards as your
performance does. Mrs. Nelson, a Kindergarten teacher stated, “Finally, something our
students at the lower levels can learn from and use within our classrooms”.
Your unique songs and creativity helped create a wonderful experience and by the way,
Metamorphosis was my favorite! Thank you for inspiring my students to become better
learners!!!
Sincerely yours,
James O’Connor
Principal
Dear Al,
I have been meaning to write to tell you that you made a HUGE hit in our community! Everyone,
young and old, absolutely loved you! Several parents have said that you must come back again!
I couldn't agree more.
Thank you for making our opening picnic and Dedication a successful and memorable event. I
love it when parents say they want more, as I am sure you can relate to! :)
With love and appreciation,
Mary Lou
Head of School
Cobb School Montessori
Simsbury, CT
We had a wonderful program last night with Al deCant! Al performed his Pajama Jam
program for a very enthusiastic group of children and their parents. He is enthusiastic,
talented, energetic, and genuinely likes being around children. Al recently retired from his
job as an elementary school principal and is focusing on his music programs. I highly
recommend him for your library or local school!”
Allison Murphy
Children’s Library Programmer
Mark Twain Library Redding, CT
Hi Al
Once again you were a HUGE hit with the kids. The kids really loved your silly songs, your fun
props and your energetic personality. Move over Wiggles, Al de Cant is the new kids’ favorite!
Sincerely,
Danielle Dumont, Executive Director
Milford's Promise, Milford, CT
We had the singing principal, Al deCant, at Plainville Public last night. This guy is awesome!
He performed for a full hour and had the kids up and dancing and playing along on
percussion instruments, parading, etc. He is also reasonably priced.
Susan Rooney
Children's Librarian
Plainville Public Library
Dear Al deCant,
Thank you so much for the fabulous program you preformed for our library this summer. Your
music is truly terrific! Children and adults all thought you were great! You had everyone up and
joining in...I cannot thank you enough for adding so much positive energy to our summer. We
can't wait to have you back.
Ann Szaley
Children's Librarian
Seymour Public Library
Seymour, CT
Dear Al,
On behalf of the Annual Milford Oyster Festival, and especially the visiting children and their
families, thank you for yet another wonderful show! It’s clear that your love your
work…your energetic and engaging music is always a welcomed addition to our
entertainment schedule.
It’s great to see how enthusiastic the children are as they participate with you!
Thanks again for joining us on our Children’s Stage again this year and handling the many
challenges of Master of Ceremony.
Looking forward to seeing you perform at The Boys & Girls Club’s Pumpkins on the Pier!
Sincerely,
Mary Helen Burk
Children’s Entertainment Chairman
AMOF
Al deCant: A musical performance to get your toes tapping and fingers snapping.
Walnut Beach Festival
Milford, CT
Dear Al,
What a wonderful performance and a wonderful person! Can you believe you’ve been
singing for my students for over ten years? We can’t wait to have you back next year.
You are the best!
Liz Englander, Director
Early Childhood Center
Bridgeport, CT
Dear Al,
Thank you so much for your wonderful music presentation. The children had a fantastic time
listening and singing along with you as well as being active participants in the show. We’d love to
have you back soon!
Sincerely,
Kim and Sue
Goddard School
Orange, CT
Dear Al,
Thank you for your outstanding character education program, WE ARE CARING. You really
know how to energize and inspire your audience. Our students will remember your musical
messages for many years. We play your CARING song over the PA the first Monday of
every month as a kick off to our monthly character theme. Teacher and students can’t wait
to have you back.
Harry Gagliardi, Principal
Anna LoPresti School
Seymour, CT
Dear Al,
I finally listened to your cassette last week and (to paraphrase Red Grammar) I Think It’s
Wonderful! Your songs are very singable and fun, you have a great voice, the recordings are well
done, and you care deeply about kids. When you are ready to hit the road you should have many
audiences eagerly awaiting you.
John Farrell
(John Farrell is a singer, songwriter, author, and peace educator.)
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