Children’s entertainer Debbie Cavalier of Debbie and Friends uses original songs to tell stories that children know and love. Debbie has been making music with kids for over 20 years. She has worked with some of the world’s greatest icons in children’s music entertainment and education throughout her music publishing tenure. These pillars of children’s music include Shari Lewis, Buffalo Bob Smith of Howdy Doody, and Sesame Street-famed music teacher, Bob McGrath. Their influence on her songwriting and her creative approach to sharing music with children is evident. Debbie studied music and music education at Berklee College of Music, where she is now the Vice President of Online Learning and Continuing Education. She was a classroom music teacher for many years and brings that experience to every performance. A live Debbie and Friends show is ideal for families and elementary schools. Kids love her energy, and appreciate the interesting array of music and instruments that she brings to each show, including keyboard, all sorts of hand percussion, energetic and sometimes zany backing vocalists, saxophones, banjo, fiddle, flute, and whistles. Performances includes a variety of styles, from straight-ahead pop, to country, to rock, to reggae, all delivered by a band of musicians who are clearly there because they love it. Debbie’s songs are engaging, interactive, fun, and educational. Her family concerts and school performances include lots of singing and dancing for children, parents, and teachers alike. Many say that Debbie and Friends’ performances are all about making music together and having a great time!