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Schools:

"The (Drum Tales) Lion King of Africa is an amazing interactive drumming program for kids of all ages! Our school children ranged from ages 2 – 13 and every one of them was completely entertained and mesmerized by the drumming, storytelling and charisma of the entertainers! These guys are fabulous!! A definite must at parties, school programs and other events."
Cathy Dietze - McGinn Elementary School - October 28, 2009

“The program at Barkai today was fantastic” Frances - Barkai Yeshiva

"...The teachers and the head of school, were amazed at how well you could get such large and diverse groups of people to come together in unison musically and rhythmically."
Nancy - Solomon Schechter Day School - West Hartford, CT

"Excellent! The Children and Staff Thoroughly Enjoyed the program. The Children were mesmerized. The room was filled with excitement and energy. The children shared their experiences with their parents at pick-up time. They learned so much about rhythm. It was a great experience!"
Sharon Alaimo - Maple Stream Road Preschool - 12/08/09

"Musical IQ's visit to Yeshivah of Flatbush, Early Childhood, was the hit of the season! The children were enthralled, and the drums and interaction were exciting and age appropriate. We really enjoyed having you here, and congratulate you on developing such an age appropriate program."
Debbie Levine Greenbaum - Director - Yeshivah of Flatbush, Early Childhood

"Musical IQ gave us the perfect kick off to our celebration! Parents, teachers, and children were drumming together and experiencing the Purim story in a totally different way. How unique and amazing!"
Danielle Tamir - Ben Porat Yosef - Feb 2010

"Musical IQ kept our students and their parents fascinated with their engaging and interactive program. For our students this was both fun and educational. The Chanukah Drum Tales left our families with something which they could take away with them. This was surely a memorable day for all those that attended."
Devorah L Kosofsky - Chabad Hebrew School - December 9, '09

“Drum Tales was a program that the children and the teachers both enjoyed. We have already had Musical IQ twice to our school. They were awesome!”
Gayle Wagner - Joan Levin Nursery School

“I have not stopped telling people about your incredible program at SAR last week. As a teacher and a parent, I was truly amazed by the energy and creativity you brought to our celebration”
Beth Pepper – Teacher and Parent - SAR

"Everyone enjoyed the drumming experience very much. The children were very involved in the experience, even the youngest preschoolers. So, thank you for making the trip to our school and taking us on a wonderful journey to Shushan."
Nancy - Solomon Schechter Day School - West Hartford, CT

"Both the parents and the children truly enjoyed the program. The feedback was very positive."
The Shirley and Paul Pintel Nursery School, Fair Lawn, NJ

"Every year we are delighted to book Drum Tales and we are very satisfied with the program and the way it continues to develop. The program is one highlight of our Purim preparation and celebration."
Fern Amper - Bnei Yeshurun Nursery School - February 2010

"Amazing! A unique, interesting and very different program. Very much recommended!"
Sarit Haviv - HES - March 2010

"The Musical IQ program has been an outstanding experience for our young students. The hands-on, interactive program with the drumming and the story has been an 'out of the box' learning experience and an unforgettable program."
Nurit Bacharach - Gan Miriam ELC - March 2010

"On behalf of the students at Bnos Malka Academy, I want to thank you for sending us a magnificent percussion presentation. The girls marveled at the beautiful drums and listened intently about their details and the culture of West Africa.They each had a chance to experience the instruments 'hands-on', and the classes were lead in a lively musical "concert". It was a delightful time had by all. We appreciate the opportunity to bring unique educational activities into our school."
Rabbi Michael Weichselbaum - Bnos Malka Academy - Menahel - February 2011

Summer Camps:

"Musical IQ was a pleasure and treat to have at camp, especially during a rainy day (not planned)... The campers had a great time! The program was something they had never seen before at camp or maybe even outside of camp...They were all very engaged and excited to be there. Musical IQ are there to provide a quality musical experience for the kids and deliver!"
Mike Jennings - Woodmont Day Camp - Summer 2010

"I loved this workshop! What a great way to inspire community building!"
Program Participant - Tri-State Camp Conference 2010

“Musical IQ was an amazing program! The children and staff loved it. By the mere fact that all retained the information that you exposed them to, is a credit to you, your staff and your program.”
Yosifa - Camp Ashreinu - Summer 2008

“Thank you so much for working with us. We love your show and look forward to it every year."
Victoria Tirone - South Brunswick YMCA

"This was something new and exciting. Something the kids have never done before... A great way to expose music and culture to kids"
Staci - Barnegat Township Recreation Center - Summer Camp 2010

"Great fun, and even I can do it!"
Program Participant - Tri-State Camp Conference 2010

"We just had a drum circle for the third year with our camp staff as an ice breaker, and it was an amazing success once again...The energy that filled the room during the drum circle was indescribable... The girls had such a great time and there was a strong feeling of team work & unity. It truly was a great ice breaker and we were so lucky to see the results from the minute it was over. Thank you for giving our staff what we could not have. Keep making people happy & may you see success in every one of your performances!"
CGI Kensington - Summer 2009

"The program this year was great! Reese (Musical IQ facilitator) was unbelievable!! He really connected to the children, created wonderful stories that tickled their imaginations, and taught them the proper lingo. Thank you for such a wonderful program abd we look forward to seeing you back again next summer."
Yosifa - Camp Ashreinu - Summer 2009

Community Centers and Religious Institutions:

Thank you - thank you - thank you - for making our festival all the more amazing and successful! I walked into the office today and received amazing feedback about the drum circle, your manner with the children, and the general vibe it created. I knew that you would be great all along!...
Programs Manager - The 92nd Street Y

“I thought the entire program was incredible – it was engaging, substantive and meaningful. It was powerful to see the children’s faces when you were drumming and the expressions on their faces when they were drumming were glorious. Thank you for opening their hearts and minds.” Congregation Habonim

"Thank you for a delightful afternoon. The participants had a wonderful time creating rhythms and participating in the [Drum Tales Purim] story. The storytellers were engaging and the children were enthralled. It was a truly enjoyable experience for young and old."
Sharona Arbeit - JCC of the Greater Five Towns- February 2010

“We loved it!”
Hinda Chabad of Dobbs Ferry

“The children were mesmerized and thoroughly enjoyed the program”
Rona – Fairlawn Jewish Center

“Thank You for a beautiful program”
Brocha –The Mid Island YJCC

"We enjoyed the program very much! Musical IQ came with an organized, entertaining program all the way through. It was both orderly and professional and was a lot of fun. Everyone in the crowd, both young and old enjoyed the drumming as well as the team that was conducting the Drum “orchestra” . The feedback that we got from our community is still coming in!"
Rabbi Motti Grossbaum - Chabad of Stoney Brook NY.

"The kids loved the program!!!!!"
Chabad - Livingston NJ

"The program was wonderful and the kids had a great time. Thanks for everything..."
Fran - Princeton JCC

"It was great! "
Devora Leah - Chabad North Brooklyn

“Very talented, thank you again”
Rabbi Karmel – Director, Talmud Torah Network

"Thanks for the Purim Drum Tales. We got great feedback from the community"
Pesach - Chabad of Orange County

"Very recommendable for Chabad Houses. Musical IQ has an understanding of a Chabad House crowd's needs and their level, and they cater accordingly."
Rabbi Motti Grossbaum - Chabad of Stoney Brook NY.

"You guys did a great job, we really enjoyed... everyone loved it - including my son!"
Devorah - Chabad North Brooklyn

"...The prgram was great, the kids had fun. Highly Recommended"
Leah Neubort - Anshei Lubavitch- Fair Lawn

"Both the teens and the parents were excited and really got into it. They were fully engaged by the message and the program itself."
Shmueli Greene - The Partnership for Jewish Learning and Life - October 2009

"We had a FABULOUS time yesterday! Our families were so pleased with them. This is the third time we have invited you out for a performance and each time it has been TERRIFIC! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for continuing to warm the hearts of all ages!"
Rebecca Elkus- Assistant Director of Education/Youth & Family Programming - Habonim - February 2010

"Your performance was great and extremely effective in building group bonding! Everyone had a wonderful time. We would love to have you again."
Julie Rockowitz - Beth El Synagogue Center, NY

"To those who brought life to the Uniting Conference – thank you. We left for the lunch hour with some anxiety and uneasiness, we returned to your life giving music and the afternoon went exceedingly well. I look forward to participating in another one of your events.Thank you for your understanding and your genius!"
Upper New York Area United Conference - United Methodist Church - Christine Doran - Executive Assistant to the Bishop

Special Needs:

"We had a wonderful time. The parents and volunteers were very pleasantly surprised how engaged the children were. We enjoyed the program very much and thanks for accommodating the West Hartford schedule."
Shayna - West Hartford Friendship Circle - Program for Special Needs

“The program was great. You were wonderful and did an awesome job.”
Chanala - The Ari Kraut Friendship Circle -Manalapan, New Jersey

“It has been a wonderful match for the children and teens with special needs.”
Chavi – Friendship Circle Livingston NJ

"The day just keeps getting better and better. In the afternoon, the Musical IQ team guided us in a vibrant program of music and rhythm...The interactive, hands-on approach to creating music and meaning helped us further cohere as a CSS group. The program was both energetic and inspiring."
Chai Lifeline - Camp Simcha - 2009

"Thank you so much for a great year!"
Chanie - Friendship Circle Stamford CT - Year Long Program

"We have had wonderful experiences with Musical-IQ over the past couple of years. The Friendship Circle kids just love the drumming workshops – in fact, one kid requested it at his bar mitzvah! The drumming seems to speak to kids of all abilities and ages – it is truly a universal program! Thanks so much and we look forward to more great programs in the future"
Zeesy Grossbaum - The Friendship Circle of Bergen County

"The teens with special needs enjoyed the drumming immensely. Not only the teens with special needs, but also the teen volunteers looked forward to the Sunday mornings when there was Musical IQ."
Sora Margolis - Friendship Circle Stamford Connecticut

"It was a phenomenal experience!!! The staff of Musical IQ were so attuned to the special needs of our children and were careful to explain everything to our staff and campers on a level that they can understand. It is always amazing to see how involved our children get despite their varying levels of ability and disabilities. Amazing!"
Batsheva Gutwirth - Ohel Bais Ezra Queens - Summer Camp 2009

"Great program! Great experience! Interactive with the children. They enjoy playing drums. I would say its probably their favorite activity!"
Esty Grossbaum & Chavi Rosenblum - Friendship Circle NJ

University:

“The spirit and enthusiasm that the drummers convey is infectious. I recommend this program to any organization looking for an innovative, fun and inspirational program. Our students loved the program. The program had a universal appeal.”
Joy Werner - Programs Director - Stony Brook University

Private functions:

"It was fantastic! Matthew and his friends had a blast! Thank you/"
Shari Caspert - Birthday Party

"You had to see the delight on the childrens' faces! They thoroughly enjoyed then program. Thank you for enhancing our son Benjamin's Bar Mitzvah! It was really great!"
Chaim - Bar Mitzvah Party