Sarah McSweeney
- Austin, TX
- Singing Pianist
- 215 Verified Bookings
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Will Parker is a children's songwriter and teaching artist, making music for "kids ages 1-100." During Will's whimsical and interactive shows, he plays guitar and harmonica and sings songs that open us up to the world of imagination while simultaneously validating the human experience. A fan favorite at each of Will's show is an improvised song based on topic suggestions from the audience. Additionally, he presents programs on songwriting, the creative process, improvisation, theatre, and story-telling. If you're looking for children's music for your birthday party or special event, look no further! Will lives in CT but frequently travels the country. He often spends summers in TX.
We got to see Will Parker as part of our Summer Reading Program and he's our new favorite kids musician! My kids have been requesting the imagination album on repeat for weeks. Its been great to see them acting out the songs and doing the call and response in the back seat. If my car had a CD player I'd have bought an album <3
Hope he'll be back next year!
I had an absolute blast with the kids and caregivers at this event! Will Parker makes regular appearances at my library for the Summer Reading Program but it had been a few years since we had him perform at the branch I work at. I will be asking for his return! The children enjoyed how creative his music was while encorprating their names into his songs on the spot! By the end, everyone was a little sweaty and very smiley. Thank you, Will Parker!
Will was wonderful, such a fun and happy music for kids.
We loved every bit of it! He is also extremely nice and gives such a good energy from meeting him and his energy performing for the little ones; adults enjoyed it very much... will definitely book him again!
Response from Will Parker:
Thanks, Lisette! It was a pleasure playing Matteo’s party!
Will Parker's extraordinary gift is his ability to captivate and engage every audience member, regardless of age. His program of singing and clapping, laughing and dancing captures both the imagination and the heart. Will incorporated requested themes with ease and humor. Hope we can host another appearance by Will next time he's in the area.
This show is a BLAST!! It's entertaining, interactive, aerobic, mind-expanding, flipping out, fabulous fun for everybody. It's true--ages 1-100. So much to enjoy here, but the kids especially loved the Cat Parade. My favorites were the Hip Hop Bunny Hop and Why Am I Not a Monkey.
We saw him at Great Northwest Library and he was so much fun! My daughter really, really enjoyed the performance and came home singing the songs!
Will's songs are funny, clever and inspired. He's a great performer and his energy is contagious. I've never seen the kids at my library dance so much!
I was blown away by Will Parker and his awesome music program this week at our library. I have been doing children’s programming for almost 20 years and have seen numerous performers. Will Parker put on one of the best children’s programs I’ve ever seen! Loved all of his original songs. The program was very high energy and lots of child/ audience of participation! I was tired just watching him! So glad he was in our area this summer!
Will was super engaging with the kids that came to our branch this week. His songs were very appropriate for the age group, and he involved the kids in much of his show. The one thing that stood out for me was how he took the time before the show started and very carefully learned the names of each of the kids in the front rows. It was epic, and even the parents present were impressed. Great show. Would highly recommend.
This was our first chance to book Will, and our only regret is that the entire city wasn't able to enjoy the show. His energy is infectious, his rapport with children is excellent, and his interactive songs are ear worms of the best kind. It's obvious he loves what he does, which is a quality that can't help but rub off on the audience. If Will is in your area, don't pass up an opportunity to book him. I know we won't!
Will Parker performed at Schaefer Library for a large group of kids and was excellent! Will's show is full of energy, he is bouncing around all throughout the show along with the kids. The songs performed are all original songs written by Will, which is amazing because they are wonderfully creative and super fun! Kids (and adults) of all ages thoroughly enjoyed this performance.
Will Parker is energetic and can get his audience involved! Mr Parker played his guitar and harmonica with such passion that the crowd couldn't help but get involved.
Will Parker is a high energy musical performer! The Southlake Public Library brought him in as a part of the summer reading program. The children had a great time and he was very good mixing time for them to sit and time for them to move. His songs are fun and engaging.
I highly recommend him!
Will Parker entertained our library patrons with an amazing show, chock full of music, silliness, and all-around good, clean fun. This musical comedy was the perfect fit for our Summer Reading Program, "Libraries Rock!" Our kids and teens both participated onstage with Will and loved every minute of it. We would welcome Will back in a heartbeat. He is an amazing entertainer. He also sat down after the show and did a few quick punk folks songs for our Teen helpers. They now think he hung the moon. I would highly recommend Will Parker for to anyone who is considering live entertainment. He most definitely is worth his weight in gold.
Response from Will Parker:
Thank you so much for your words, Melodie! It was a pleasure playing for you guys! :-)
Will was a great performer! Both the kids and the parents had a fun time with his performance - kids were anywhere from 2-12. The songs were upbeat, fun, and encouraged participation from the kids and their parents. Highly recommended!
Will Parker put on a fantastic show for us this week. His lively songs and energy really got our kids singing and dancing along with him. This was a great way to begin our summer programs. I would highly recommend him.
Response from Will Parker:
Thanks so much, Nancy! Enjoyed playing for ya'll!
Will performed at our library’s 2018 summer reading program. He is very talented and energetic. His involvement with the audience made them a part of the program. Everyone had a blast, kids of all ages as well as adults. Will proved that Libraries really do Rock!
Response from Will Parker:
Thanks so much, Margetta! I appreciate you guys having me!
Will Parker is an excellent music performer, perfect for all ages! He involved the audience and they all had a great time singing and dancing! A great opportunity to encourage kids to have fun with music and dance!Cr
Will Parker did a wonderful job performing for the preschool and early elementary kids. His songs are both entertaining and interactive. Will has a real talent for connecting with kids!
We hired Will Parker as one of our summer reading performers and he was AMAZING. He had an audience of 200+ for an hour and kept them entertained and engaged from start to finish. His energy, talent, and sincerity shine and his sense of humor kept us *all* laughing, from the littlest in the audience to even the adultiest adults among us. We hope to have him back again next year and honestly, I don't think the kids would forgive us if we didn't!!
Will came to the Electra Public Library July 6th and we had a blast. Will is full of energy and kept the kids entertained with fun, laughter and high energy. His songs were great and educational to great rhythms and snapping beats.
Will has an amazing memory, that astounded me when he could name everyone who attended the performance even though the children moved around during his performance. He made up a song for the kids with things that the children suggested. He never wrote any of the suggestions down but he remembered them all.
If you have never booked will for something at your event please consider it because he is awesome.
Mr. Parker performed at Palestine Public Library, leading the children and families in cute, interactive, funny, wonderful songs. We all enjoyed ourselves immensely. Thank you so much for reminding us again why music is so important, and that great musical performances bring much joy.
Will Parker did a wonderful show at my library! He creates energetic, humorous, dance-able music that is completely infectious! The songs are great; I haven't been able to stop humming "Amanda, the dancing panda," "I'm a bear now," and "Hip hop bunny hop." He is great entertainment for kids of any age, and adults, too. I highly recommend his show for your group!
Mr. Parker performed for my library's summer reading program. His show was amazing. The children that attended were completely entertained my Mr. Parker. His songs are perfect for any age. Even the parents enjoyed him!! I cannot wait to have back!!
Will was great at getting the kids to participate and sing and dance along with him! Even though the rapping was fun, I don't think the kids knew how educational it was. It was a fun show for everyone of all ages!
Will Parker gave such a fun performance at our library. He engaged the kids with all of his songs and kept them dancing for an hour! It was a great time!
Will Parker provided entertainment for our library's summer reading program in June, 2017. While the program was intended for Kindergarten through 5th grade, there were a variety of ages in attendance. Mr. Parker kept all of the children well engaged despite the age differences. He was energetic and his program moved at a good pace. Mr. Parker is also a quality performer musically. He sang fun songs the children could participate in while accompanying himself on guitar and ukulele. Mr. Parker's program made a very nice and memorable event for our library. I am happy to recommend him.
Will performed for over 25 kids, ages 1-4 (+ another 35+ older "kids) and everyone had a great time! My son, a guitar/music FANATIC loved every second of it! He's still singing Hip Hop Bunny Hop 5+ times a day. The adults loved the improv song - it was hilarious and impressive! Thank you, Will, for making my son's birthday so very memorable. We may have to have him back for next year's party!
Response from Will Parker:
Thanks so much, Kristen! Glad everyone had a great time!
Mr. Parker did a 30 minute gig for a luau @ my grandson's 7th birthday party & not only did THE KIDS enjoy him, but he was a such a hit with the parents! He went with the flow & totally understood their attention span--he also "listens" to the kids requests, & said later it helps him with material for future songwriting
Response from Will Parker:
Thanks so much, Barbara! It was a blast!
Will came out to our school for Western Day and the kiddos really enjoyed him and his hilarious songs. Thank you for showing the kids a great time.
Response from Will Parker:
Thank you so much! It was a pleasure playing for your school. They were a great audience!
Will, you were really awesome at Camp Allen. Keep writing awesome songs and doing what you love!
Response from Will Parker:
Thanks, Jackson!
Will came to perform at our Cub Scout Blue & Gold Banquet. It was a lot of fun. We received rave comments from more people than I can count. Will’s show was absolutely fantastic and I know we could not have been happier. Will is funny, and plays age-appropriate music. He also makes an effort to involve all children, young and old. We loved every moment. Great entertainment for children of all ages!
We hired Will for a 3rd Birthday Party and he was awesome! He has a great set up with his guitar and harmonica and did tons of fun songs that the kids loved. We had about 35 kids in total and he managed to captivate them all for a good 30 minute show. He had them singing along and really getting into it. They were all dancing by the end and it was great show. We would definitely hire him again and he is great and easy to work with. Thanks!!
Will Parker came and sang at my elementary school library's DREAM BIG READ STUFFED ANIMAL SLEEPOVER family event. Families sat picnic style in the cafeteria and listened to Will's concert while the students wore their jammies and read to their stuffed animals! Will was great and even wore pajamas and a robe to join in the fun. The kids were mostly kindergarten and 1st graders, and they had fun dancing as grasshoppers, butterflies, and fireflies. Many requested their stuffed friends eat "Gummy Bear pancakes", which was the first song Will sang! Will was on time, kind, and professional...made our event extra fun. I would definitely recommend his services.
Response from Will Parker:
Thanks so much, Jennifer!
Price Range: $300 and up
Gig Length: 30 - 180 minutes
Languages: English
Insurance: $1,000,000 - K&K
During Will's whimsical and interactive shows, he plays guitar and harmonica and sings original songs that engage the audience in singing-along, dancing, high-fiving, and imaginative play. The kids even help Will create an improvised song through their suggestions and input on what should happen next in the impromptu story. Will also engages the kids in conversation about how every person can be creative and that writing a song is something they can do too. The kids learn that songs are a great way to tell stories--their own stories too!
Will Parker is a children's songwriter and teaching artist who writes and performs music for "kids ages 1 - 100." During Will's whimsical and interactive shows, he plays guitar and harmonica and sings original songs that engage the audience in singing-along, dancing, high-fiving, and imaginative play. The kids even help Will create an improvised song through their suggestions and input on what should happen next in the impromptu story. Will also engages the kids in conversation about how every person can be creative and that writing a song is something they can do too. The kids learn that songs are a great way to tell stories--their own stories too!
Will holds both a Master of Arts in Teaching and a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre from Trinity University and served as the theatre director at KIPP University Prep High School for four years before leaping into life as a full-time musician. During the year and every summer, he tours the country playing shows at libraries, schools, daycares, museums, churches, camps and festivals. He recorded two full length children's album with his collaborator, Sam Fuller.
While in San Antonio, he was deeply involved in improv scene where he performed with San Antonio’s first musical improv troupe, When Can Do. He also worked with the Magik Children’s Theatre as an actor in their touring troupe, a coach for their youth improv group and as a teaching artist for their X-celerated Theatre program for incarcerated youth.
Will has a passion for helping young people learn the self-love and confidence they need to unlock their innately creative selves. In 2018, Will felt called to pursue his mission in a new direction--by going to seminary. He is currently attending Yale Divinity School where he is involved in Yale Divinity Drama, Yale Divinity Interfaith Club, and Berkeley Divinity School--the Episcopal seminary at Yale. As he discerns a call to school chaplaincy, he continues to perform music, facilitate workshops, give talks, and teach young people through the arts. Deeply inspired by Mr. Rogers, he hopes he can make a difference in the lives of kids in a similar way--through sharing uplifting music, encouraging imaginative play, offering tools to navigate emotional landscapes, and by reminding each and every person of their inherent value and worth.
Will performs all over Texas and will travel anywhere in the continental United States!
Alabama Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut
Delaware Florida Georgia Idaho
Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas
Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland
Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi
Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada
New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York
North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma
Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina
South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah
Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia
Wisconsin Wyoming
Technical requirements are very minimal. I can provide my own equipment (mic, amp, etc.) or I can use provided sound equipment (PA system, etc.)
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July 21, 2017 • 1:00pm - 1:45pm | Schertz, TX Library |
July 20, 2017 • 6:00pm - 6:45pm | New Braunfels, TX Library |
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July 20, 2017 • 10:30am - 11:15am | New Braunfels Library |
July 19, 2017 • 10:30am - 11:15am | Taylor, TX Library |
July 18, 2017 • 1:00pm - 1:45pm | Library at Cedar Creek |
July 18, 2017 • 10:30am - 11:15am | Library at Cedar Creek |
July 17, 2017 • 6:30pm - 7:15pm | Round Rock, TX Library |
July 17, 2017 • 4:00pm - 4:45pm | Round Rock, TX Library |
July 17, 2017 • 10:00am - 10:45am | Children's Courtyard |
July 15, 2017 • 2:00pm - 2:45pm | Bryan College Station, TX Library |
July 07, 2017 • 10:00am - 10:45am | The Colony Library |
July 06, 2017 • 2:00pm - 2:45pm | Electra, TX Library |
July 05, 2017 • 2:00pm - 2:45pm | Wichita Falls, TX Library |
July 01, 2017 • 2:00pm - 2:45pm | Eulass, TX Library |
June 30, 2017 • 2:30pm - 3:15pm | Lakeshore Library Buchanan Dam, TX |
June 30, 2017 • 11:00am - 11:45am | Kingsland, TX Library |
June 29, 2017 • 2:00pm - 2:45pm | Smith Welch Library - Hearne, TX |
June 29, 2017 • 10:30am - 11:15am | Temple, TX Library |
June 28, 2017 • 10:30am - 11:15am | Palestine, TX Library |
June 27, 2017 • 10:00am - 10:45am | Palestine, TX Library |
June 24, 2017 • 10:30am - 11:15pm | Abilene Public Library |
June 20, 2017 • 10:30am - 11:15am | Bentonville, AR Library |
June 19, 2017 • 6:30pm - 7:15pm | Fayetteville, AR Library |
June 19, 2017 • 2:00pm - 2:45pm | Muskogee, OK Library |
June 17, 2017 • 10:30am - 11:15am | Sanger, TX Library |
June 16, 2017 • 10:30am - 11:15am | Hutto, TX Library |
June 15, 2017 • 10:00am - 10:45am | St. Paul's Episcopal School |
June 14, 2017 • 3:00pm - 3:45pm | Davis Library - Plano, TX |
June 14, 2017 • 10:30am - 11:15am | Hewitt, TX Library |
June 12, 2017 • 1:00pm - 1:45pm | Del Rio, TX Library |
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April 29, 2017 • 1:30pm - 2:00pm | King William Fair |
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Animal Maniac
High Five Yourself!
I'm A Dragon
All My Friends Are Robots
Amanda the Dancing Panda
Why Am I Not A Monkey?
Hip-Hop Bunny Hop
I'm A Bear Now
We're the Only Woolly Mammoths Left
The Insect Song
Bilgus the Swamp Dwarf
Wizard Pig
Nomadic Gnomes
Pony Sounds
All My Friends Are Robots
Pizza Knights
Kitty Cat Parade
Imagine Time
Fairy Lobster Anthem
Moosic
Ow Ow Owl
Oscar the Ogre's Frozen Yogurt Stand
Rainbow Mermaid Detective Jones
Unicorn on a Unicycle
Raised by Penguins
They Might Be Giants, Bob Dylan, The Beatles, Secret Agent 23 Skidoo, Kimya Dawson, Talking Heads, The Apples in Stereo, The Mountain Goats
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