About Mother Goose

Mother Goose is a composite of all
the anonymous women who have
sung for young children down
through the ages. Mothers, daughters,
aunties, grandmothers, sisters,
nursemaids, and nannies...have
always passed songs along to children
and each other in the folk tradition.
Some would pin her name to one
historical figure or another, but a
"real" Mother Goose remains elusive.
Some have claimed her words to be
political satire but, in fact, the satirists
commandeered her little rhymes and
cautionary tales for their own
purposes!

Children's songs and lullabies are vital
to human development. Through
simple songs and rhymes, little ones
learn to speak and read, to think and
make connections. The nature of
music brings order to their little lives
and helps them develop trust and
compassion for others. Songs carry
culture and understanding of what it is
to be human.
 

MaryLee Sunseri
as "Mother Goose"

*Photo copyrighted 2003 by
Kathryn Kittinger

Though women of long ago never
knew the science behind the songs,
they instinctively delivered to children
this essential human expression.
Music is powerful and versatile. It
celebrates every human emotion. It
increases well being in our bodies,
souls and minds. It develops the
individual, which in turn develops the
whole society.
 

Scientists of the 21st Century are
discovering the true nature of music
and its amazing effects on brain
development. They are discovering
that a good song, sung well, is a high
quality, educational toy!

If Mother Goose had her way, all
learning would be based on music.
Language, history, mathematics,
geography-- all the arts and sciences
could be taught through a music
curriculum. What a wonderful,
musical world it would be! And quite
friendly, too!

To book performances contact:
MaryLee Sunseri
MOTHER GOOSE MELODIES
PO Box 1113, Pacific Grove, CA 93950
(831) 649-1790
marylee@maryleemusic.com
www.maryleemusic.com

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