Story Master's Performances
International Ethnic Tales
During this presentation, Mr. McCormack plays music on a different cultural instrument with each story from a different country. He plays the didgeridoo with an Australian myth. Story Master concludes by playing music on multiple instruments at the same time! This performance is an adventure in cultural diversity.
Dragons, Dreams and Daring Deeds
Tom McCormack (Troubadour) takes listeners on a fearless journey. He shares a menagerie of little people (frye folk) from the days of Pegasus, unicorns, and griffins. Authentic fairy tales and recorder music is part of the fun. Interactive involvement makes this program a treat.
Mumbo Jumbo Gumbo Stories:
A Potpourri of Cooked up Tales
This is a random assortment of tantalizing fare with sumptuous portions! A potpourri of mixed up tales is served up from the story menu, creating an epicurean delight. He creatively can make stories up on the spot adding to the exotic cuisine.
Pets, Tails and Scales
A menagerie of wild animals come to life from natures realm. Creature features with live animal voices and sound effects will captivate your audiences imagination. McCormack even makes the fish talk and sing! SAMPLE OF STORIES
A Book Odyssey Beyond Time and Space: Reading Into the Future
This Storystellar brings aliens to life using his intergalactic tactics! This science fiction presentation comes from a place where dreams and reality meet. Star Peace music is played on the galaxy-flute as part of the count down agenda.
Native American Legends and Cedar Flute Music
McCormack shape-changes into different creatures through this animated performance that includes clapper-stick, rattle and drum. These tribal tales are shared with elder's and leaders at Native communities across North America. He has over 50 hours of Native American tribal stories he presents to insure a good fit for your venue. The myth's come from a time when the animals were people and could talk to each other.
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Pioneer History Re-Enactment With Native American Perspectives
This program has numerous distinct dialoging characters with Native American interaction from Missouri to Oregon. This refreshing rendering of the pioneer journey contains Native American perspectives. Old west and native objects enhance the ambience of this program. A native legend is shared by a medicine person along the way. An Applegate Trail and California Trail performance is available.
American Variety Show
This is an assortment of stories from the depths of Americana. The Story Master brings adventure to life through animated re-enactments. Many of the stories come from the Storyfeller's long and happy childhood growing up in Indiana. Live song medley from the 1960's is featured as well. SAMPLE OF STORIES
Unique Program Concept
From his extensive repertoire, storyfellow will design a distinctive theme for any event. Whether it's a song medley with musical segue or poetry, he will customize an exciting program for you! A great choice for a wedding, reunion or formal gathering.