Early Childhood Conference
April 19th 2008
Keynote Speaker: Jim Gill

Jim Gill

Jim Gill spent twenty years directing programs in music play for families with children with special needs in the Chicago area. His unique approach of combining word play and movement opportunities into songs were developed through this work. He now presents concerts of “music and play” to children and families throughout the country at libraries, schools, and theaters. Jim also speaks to early childhood educators throughout the country about the many benefits of play in young children’s lives. 

Jim has produced five recordings of music play activities that have received awards from both the American Library Association and the Parents’ Choice Foundation. He most recently created a program of “Symphonic Music Play”, new works for children accompanied by a full symphony orchestra. Jim is the author of May There Always Be Sunshine, a picture book based on a traditional song he has sung with many thousands of children. The book received the 2002 Book Award from the Philadelphia Children’s Museum. Jim has a Master’s degree in Child Development from the Erikson Institute of Chicago.

   

 

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