In the charming state of Wisconsin, nestled between twinkling Lake Michigan and the grand Mississippi River, there's a merry group of kids who've discovered a magical secret. You see, these kids aren't just any kids, they are part of the "Wisco Warbler Crew", known for their enchanting vocal abilities. Meet their brave leader, Squeaky Cheese, a cool, imaginary character with a head shaped like a huge piece of Wisconsin cheddar. Squeaky Cheese isn't just silly and fun (although, he does love a good knock-knock joke). He's also got a voice so smooth it could make a cow dance. Equipped with a microphone made from the finest corn cob, he guides the Wisco Warblers through their melodic adventures. These kids, from the shores of Green Bay to the bustling streets of Milwaukee, Madison, and beyond, gather together to create the most harmonious and peppy tunes that ever filled the Wisconsin air. Their harmonies are so contagious that the cows in the dairy farms often moo in tune, and it's said that the cheese produced on singing-cow farms is the creamiest ever tasted! The Wisco Warblers are a quirky and diverse mix of kids. Some, like Little Miss Milwaukee, can hit notes so high that they could wake a hibernating badger. Others, like the Green Bay Bass Boy, can belt out melodies so deep that they could stir the sleeping waters of Lake Superior. No matter the voice, each child is an integral part of the choir, contributing their unique sound to the magical music that echoes throughout the state. With laughter, music, and a lot of cheese, the Wisco Warblers and their fearless leader Squeaky Cheese, keep the spirit of Wisconsin alive through their enchanting song. Because in Wisconsin, singing isn't just a hobby - it's an adventure!
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What began in a humble New York City apartment with just a single student, Spark, has since blossomed into an enriching program impacting thousands of children. Our unique educational approach combines the elements of art, yoga, meditation, and nature to create a holistic learning environment. This distinctive blend is what sets Spark apart, allowing us to reach and inspire a multitude of children in truly meaningful ways. With an array of offerings to accommodate various schedules and needs, Spark has something for everyone. Our services extend beyond the standard after school and weekend classes to include holiday and summer camps, birthday parties, portfolio preparation, private classes, and custom pods. We also welcome homeschool groups and are thrilled to announce the recent addition of a forest school program to our repertoire. You can find Spark on-site in various schools and at our main studio located in the Upper West Side. But we're not stopping there - we're also planning to expand to the Upper East Side and Brooklyn. For our families in Pennsylvania, we run the program from our family studio there. And if you're not in close proximity to any of our locations, don't worry. We offer in-home instruction and virtual options to ensure that Spark can reach you, no matter where you are. We invite you to explore all the ways you can experience Spark and look forward to helping bring our program to you.
Jill Hollander is an accomplished professional vocalist who specializes in teaching voice and piano students of all ages. She grew up in a musical family, with her father being a concert pianist and her mother a cello teacher. From a young age, Jill has been singing and performing at her father’s concerts. She went on to gain qualifications from Lawrence University and Alverno College in vocal performance, music education and French. Her repertoire covers a wide range of styles, from Broadway and classical to jazz and pop. She has performed in many of the Milwaukee area’s top theatres, including the Florentine Opera, Shorewood Players, Off the Wall Broadway Theatre, Sunset Playhouse, Charles Allis Art Museum and the Betty Brinn Children’s Museum. Today, Jill has established a successful private vocal and piano studio in the Milwaukee area. Jill Hollander is a professional vocalist who offers voice and piano lessons to students of all ages. She comes from a musical family, with her father being a concert pianist and her mother a cello teacher. Since the age of 10, Jill has been singing and performing at her father’s concerts. With qualifications in vocal performance, music education and French from Lawrence University and Alverno College, Jill is a highly trained performer. Her performances have spanned a variety of styles, from classical to Broadway, light opera and jazz. She has performed in many of Milwaukee’s leading theatres, such as the Florentine Opera, Shorewood Players, Off the Wall Broadway Theatre, Sunset Playhouse, Charles Allis Art Museum and the Betty Brinn Children’s Museum. Today, she maintains her own private vocal and piano studio in the Milwaukee area.