2009
ECMA Nominee for "Children's Recording of the Year"
Blue Skies and Pirates is Donna & Andy's fourth children’s CD. With songs
about pirates, changes in the weather and other elements common to rural
Nova Scotia it is easy to tell that a Maritime-born Canadian composer
has had a hand in the creation of this CD. However, the songs certainly
leave any geographical restrictions behind with a variety of styles
reflecting the influence of blues, classical, jazz, ragtime, and even
a cha cha.
Some of Nova Scotia’s finest
musicians have made guest appearances on the CD, creating authentic accompaniment
tracks for all the songs. Blue Skies and Pirates has clever lyrics, a
variety of musical styles, and musicality that creates a pleasurable
listening experience for the whole family.
The 12 songs on this CD are presented in two versions: full performance tracks as well as instrumental accompaniment tracks for those who want to sing with a professional back-up band!
Finally parents can listen
to one of their kids’ CDs and enjoy the experience.
MUSIC EDUCATORS: This CD is supported by the printed publication Blue Skies and Pirates: Song Collection for regular or music classrooms.
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2007 Juno Nominee for "Children's Recording of the Year"
2006 ECMA Nominee for "Children's Recording of the Year"
2006 Music Nova Scotia Awards WINNER for "Children's Recording of the Year"
Dinosaurs, Dragons and Me is a Juno-nominated collection of original songs written by Donna Rhodenizer. There are twelve tracks ranging in style from a lullaby/tango, to bluegrass, to blues, to pop. The studio musicians (including some of the finest jazz, blues and bluegrass musicians) who have contributed their talents to this CD making this recording authentic in its musical stylings, and enjoyable for children and adults alike.
The 12 songs on this CD are presented in two versions: full performance tracks as well as instrumental accompaniment tracks for those who want to sing with a professional back-up band!
MUSIC EDUCATORS: This CD is supported by the printed publication Dinosaurs, Dragons and Me: Songbook and Dinosaurs, Dragons and Me: Teacher's Resource (Songs with cross-curricular activities for elementary classrooms) for regular or music classrooms.
2004 East Coast Music Award (ECMA) for Children's Recording of the Year.
2003 Music Industry of Nova Scotia Nominee for Children's Artist of the Year.
Computer Cat CD includes a variety of musical styles and instrumental arrangements. Donna & Andy are joined by children from their two households, plus nieces and nephews, collectively known as "The Relative Minors" who sing on several of the tracks. They are also joined by fine studio musicians who provide live instrumentals for the songs.
The 12 songs on the CD are presented in two versions: full performance tracks as well as instrumental accompaniment tracks for those individuals who want to sing with a professional back-up band!
MUSIC EDUCATORS: The CD is supported by two printed publications: Computer Cat Songbook and Computer Cat Teacher's Resource (Songs with cross-curricular activities for elementary classrooms) for regular or music classrooms.
2007
ECMA Nominee for "Children's Recording of the Year"
It's Christmas Time is a
great collection of original songs by Donna Rhodenizer,
for use in school concerts, or just gathering around the
piano at home. Celebrate the joy, peace, love and hope of the season.
MUSIC EDUCATORS: This CD is supported by the printed publication It's Christmas Time: Songs and Concert Script for regular or music classrooms.
La vie pour moi
Click here to see recordings by Andy Duinker
and Donna Rhodenizer
Donna Rhodenizer and Andy Duinker are versatile musicians enjoying a multifaceted
career of performing, recording, publishing, and composing.
Donna Rhodenizer and Andy
Duinker are past ECMA winners who have been performing together
professionally since 1996. Their performing experience shows in their
versatile vocals, instrumental accompaniments and variety of musical
styles. Their repertoire includes their own original songs as well
as traditional folk songs, a computer cat, an invisible dragon, Andy's
chicken (something you will never forget!) and audience participation
(from penguin line dancing to "The Most Important Person").
In addition to performing and recording, Donna Rhodenizer and Andy Duinker
are song writers and composers and co-founded Red Castle Publishing to print
and distribute their music to schools and choirs across Canada and in the
US. They have published over 50 original songs in a series of four songbooks
(with complete piano scores) and 15 individual titles for High School, Community,
University and Professional choirs. Donna's songs for children are popular
with choirs, elementary teachers, students, and the parents who hear their
children singing at home and in concert.
Donna's music resources, including children's CDs have been approved by the
Nova Scotia Department of Education as Approved Learning Resources (ALR)
for use in Elementary Schools. These resources are available from the Nova
Scotia School Book Bureau. The Department of Education in Saskatchewan have
also approved the Computer Cat Teacher's Resource.
Buy Donna & Andy CDs by going to our order form or at www.cdbaby.com/all/donnaandandy
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