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Allard, Peter & Ellen
PETER & ELLEN ALLARD are award-winning Recording Artists, Performers, Musicians, and Educators specializing in music for young children. Drawing on a rich tradition of musical experiences, they present lively and captivating performances, keynote presentations, and teacher workshops for family audiences, in-service staff training sessions, and educational conferences across the country.
Ellen began her formal piano studies at the age of five, studied flute through elementary and high school, and learned to play acoustic guitar while a student in college. After graduating from Boston University with a Bachelor of Music, she taught elementary vocal music, grades K - 6 for four years. Pursuing further graduate music education studies under the tutelage of renowned Orff teacher Joseph Wuytack, she brings a strong Orff component into her teaching and performing. She earned her Master's degree in Early Childhood Education at Arcadia University.
Peter began taking accordion lessons as a young child, eventually learning to play acoustic and bass guitar in high school. His varied musical career has included playing in country, blues, jazz, and rock & roll musical groups. Possessing the skill and flexibility to play in numerous musical styles has given him a strong foundation and has been a great source of inspiration for his teaching and playing. Peter is a graduate of Worcester State College, with a Bachelor's degree in Health Education.
They met in 1994 and began performing together immediately, loving their work and each other, eventually marrying in 1996. They have 5 adult children between them, their true pride and joy!
 Peter and Ellen have numerous recordings to their credit. Their first recording of Jewish music, Sing Shalom: Songs for the Jewish Holidays (1997) is a collection of 14 original, memorable, and fun songs that teach the basic concepts of the Jewish holidays. English lyrics with some Hebrew phrases are meant to inspire prayer, study, and most importantly, family singing! Sing Shalom is a "Parent's Choice Recommended" CD, and won a Children's Music Web Award as a "Classic CD for Young Children."
 Their second Jewish recording, Bring the Sabbath Home (2003) features 16 fun, engaging, contemplative, and educational songs designed to add a new dimension to the spirituality of Jewish homes, schools, and worship experiences. Songs such as "Ten Plagues In Egypt Land," "Standing At The Sea" and "Are You Listening, God?" have become immensely popular and widely used in a variety of settings.
 Little Taste of Torah is Peter and Ellen's most recent recording (2009). Published by Sounds Write Productions and produced and mixed by Scott Leader, Little Taste of Torah is Peter & Ellen at an entirely new level: this is one big, hot serving of Jewish kid's music at the cutting edge. Fourteen new, original songs reflect the Allard's growing maturity and sophistication as Jewish educators and musicians, while remaining true their roots as writers of Jewish children's music that is easy to sing, high energy, and really FUN! The sparkling, state-of-the-art digital production makes these songs come alive with a vibrant energy that, if you have seen Peter and Ellen perform live, you will recognize as uniquely theirs. Several of these tunes - "Shofar Blast," "Shake, Shake, Shake," and "Baby Moses in a Basket" to name just a few - became instant classics after being introduced at Hava Nashira, and are now widely taught and sung in Jewish schools across North America.
 Peter and Ellen have gained a reputation as experts in the field of Jewish music for young children. Working with the Early Childhood Education Department of the Union for Reform Judaism and URJ Press , they developed Peter and Ellen Allard Present Songs for a Jewish Head Start, a unique collection of 19 songs adapted for use in Jewish early childhood education. The songs help children learn the principles of fairness, decency, respect, and caring, teach age-appropriate Jewish values, and foster Jewish identity.
 The Allards also have a unique expertise in creating worship experiences for young children and their families. They are significant contributors to The Tot Shabbat Handbook: A Practical Guide for Engaging Young Families in Congregational Life. This long-awaited new resource presents ideas and real-world tips from experts in the field about the who, what, where, when, and why of worship experiences for young families. Included is a CD of great music for Tot Shabbat, which features 6 songs by the Allards.
Peter and Ellen have served on the faculty of Hava Nashira, the annual songleading and music workshop held at Olin Sang Ruby Union Institute in Oconomowoc, WI and sponsored by the Union for Reform Judaism, for the past six years. They have built a loyal and enthusiastic following among the community of Jewish early childhood educators, synagogue musicians, and camp songleaders, who love their lively, upbeat, and FUN Jewish children's music.
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BRING THE SABBATH HOME - CD
Peter and Ellen Allard
Item #: 951188
When Peter & Ellen enter your home through this recording you are guaranteed a delightful Shabbat experience filled with fun, engaging, contemplative, and educational songs! These 16 easy to learn original English and Hebrew songs will add a new dimension to the spirituality of your home and wors...
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BRING THE SABBATH HOME SONGBOOK
Peter and Ellen Allard
Item #: 985525
This songbook from Peter & Ellen's recording of the same name, comes complete with sheet music for all 16 songs plus Ellen's personal insights about the creation of the songs, background material, and how the songs can be used. Vocal line, guitar chords, and transliterations are included in this ...
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SING SHALOM: SONGS FOR THE JEWISH HOLIDAYS - CD
Peter and Ellen Allard
Item #: 951145
Beloved children's music performers
Peter & Ellen Allard have created this amazing 1998 Parents' Choice Recommended recording of 14 original, memorable, and fun songs that teach basic concepts of the Jewish holidays. English lyrics with Hebrew phrases are ...
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LITTLE TASTE OF TORAH (Physical CD)
Peter & Ellen Allard
Item #: 951340
Little Taste of Torah is Peter & Ellen Allard's long-awaited new recording (2009) of really cool Jewish music for really cool Jewish kids and their families!...
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For Trees Sheet Music
Peter & Ellen Allard
Item #: 952107
The hit song "For Trees" by Peter & Ellen Allard is now available as a sheet music download! Perfect for the holiday of Tu BiSh'vat, "For Trees" is a joyous celebration of the many different kinds of trees in the world and all the wonderful things that they provide us.
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