The Green Golly Project

Green Golly just won a 2011 Parents' Choice Gold Award!

2011-05-15T10:38:00.007-04:00

The Parents' Choice Gold Awards are given to those books, toys, games, videos, software, magazines, audio recordings, and television programs that are judged as the highest quality, most appealing products in their genre. Criteria for judgments include the highest production standards, universal human values and a unique, individual quality that pushes the product a notch above others.

“ … more than just a music CD album for kids age 4-10. It's an introduction to classical music, Part fabulous story, part sampling of legendary works … Green Golly & Her Golden Flute is highly recommended both as a gift to young music lovers and to public library children's music CD collections.”
Midwest Book Review

“This could be a classic.”
Steven Peterman – Executive Producer, Hannah Montana

“a dramatic and invigorating array of songs with masterfully comedic character voices and talented musicians … listeners of all ages will enjoy this delightful adventure in both story and song.”
Parents’ Choice

“This CD, Flute Sweet & Tickletoon in Green Golly & Her Golden Flute is truly like nothing I’ve shared with you before. It’s intended for ages 4-10, and is 57 minutes of awesome.”
The Opinionated Parent

"A wonderful reminder that a good story, well told and suitably adorned with music is entertaining no matter in what age you live"
Richmond Parent Monthly

The Internet is abuzz with a buzz about Green Golly!!!

2010-05-27T10:04:00.004-04:00

“This CD, Flute Sweet & Tickletoon in Green Golly & Her Golden Flute is truly like nothing I’ve shared with you before. It’s intended for ages 4-10, and is 57 minutes of awesome.”
The Opinionated Parent, Thursday, April 29, 2010

“The story is absolutely hilarious. We were driving the first time we listened to it and I was cracking up, rolling … I kept asking the girls, did you hear that? Did you hear that part? Keith Torgan is so wonderful as the story teller, his voice, his expressions, absolutely perfect! Let’s not leave out Jessica Krash, the pianist. She added so much with her playing. This CD is an awesome way to introduce children to classical music without them saying ”Mom, turn on Hannah Montana, this is boring.” I promise, I didn’t hear that once! One other thing I totally loved about this CD was that at the end, each of the songs that are used for the story line is played on its own. I’ll admit it. I’ve totally popped that in at night when I’m sitting here and listened to it on my own. They are gorgeous classics that you will know and love. Green Golly & Her Golden Flute is by far my favorite. I adored it!”
The 24/7 Mom - Thursday, April 29, 2010

“I absolutely adore this CD. I LOVE that it combines beautiful classical music with a wonderfully entertaining story. It really is delightful. The music itself is very well done. The storytelling is completely engaging. All three of my kids really loved listening to Green Golly & Her Golden Flute. My sons listen to stories on CD at bedtime sometimes and they have requested this CD several times since it arrived. I definitely recommend Flute Sweet & Tickletoon!”
Wellsphere, Health Knowledge Made Personal, Wed, 4/28/10

“Siesel's musical talent with the flute is amazing! If you buy the CD only to listen to her play Flight of the Bumblebee (Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov) it would be well worth the money. I never knew the flute could be played so beautifully.”
Solution Sleuth – Thursday, April 8, 2010

“ … Enter the New York based husband and wife team Barbara Siesel and Keith Torgan (AKA Flute Sweet & Tickletoon) and their new CD Green Golly and Her Golden Flute. They are here to help create life-long classical music lovers even out of the squirmiest of kids (and maybe even husbands).The CD has a run time of 57 beautiful minutes and is geared toward kids ages 4-10. Barbara and Keith, through their zany storytelling (Korsakov? Of course-akov!) expose kids to a nice handful of the world's greatest composers: Mozart, Mendelssohn, Korsakov, Schubert, Gossec, Elgar, Bizet, Chopin, and Copland (yeah, I'm a name-dropper).Green Golly & Her Golden Flute" makes classical music less intimidating and more exhilarating for burgeoning young music connoisseurs.”
Otterhop – Tuesday, April 20, 2010

“Flute Sweet & Tickletoon have found a way to combine classical music, storytelling and comedy and make it an enjoyable experience for children of all ages. Green Golly & Her Golden Flute is a clever spoof of the story of Rapunzel … performed beautifully on the flute by Barbara Siesel with piano accompaniment by Jessica Krash. Keith Torgan does an amazing job narrating the story and bringing the characters to life. His comedic energy captures your attention right from the beginning and keeps you fully engrossed throughout. We enjoyed the story immensely and what a fun ending! The music is simply beautiful to listen to. I will put it on just to listen and relax. What a fun way to introduce your children to the joy and enchantment of classical music. Although intended as a children's CD this is one to be enjoyed by all - young or old.”
Candid, Clever and Cost Effective - Saturday, April 17, 2010

“We have listened to this CD in the car, in the house, during the day, and at night time. I look forward to the continued listening of Green Golly & Her Golden Flute. The end of the story was my favorite part, it was hilarious...you will have to check it out for yourself!”
Coupon Clippin’ Mommy - Wednesday, April 7, 2010

“Siesel’s performance was inspiring. She’s bound to inspire children to want to create music. I want to learn to play the flute now!”
Because Babies Grow Up – Tuesday, April 6, 2010

The Mommy Blogs are Raving about Green Golly and her Golden Flute !!!

2010-04-19T15:27:00.011-04:00

“This amusing CD introduces children to classical music through the story of Rapunzel. With Keith Torgan narrating and playing the guitar, and Barbara Siesel playing the beautiful flute (along with pianist Jessica Krash), kids will delight in the works of classical composers like Mozart, Mendelssohn and Chopin while being caught up in a delightful tale!”

Susan Heim on Parenting
Parenting author editor of the Chicken Soup for the Soul

http://susanheim.blogspot.com/2010/04/new-childrens-music-giveaway-5-cds.html

“… a wonderful interweaving of a modern (and very clever) re-telling of the Rapunzel fairy tale … this version is a big improvement on the original Rapunzel fairy tale! This CD definitely does the trick!”
Growing a Baby in Seattle: Reviews

http://www.growingababyreviews.com/2010/04/review-and-giveaway-green-golly-and-her.html

“… the music is enchanting…It might be considered a kid's CD, but everyone in the family can enjoy listening …”
New Age Mama – Review

http://newagemama.blogspot.com/2010/04/green-golly-her-golden-flute-review.html

“…In just a few days of receiving the CD we had listened to Green Golly’s story three times! Keith Torgan is the narrator of the story and does an amazing job of appealing to young children. He has a grand storytelling voice and says the silliest things with such majesty that it’s hard not to be completely captivated. Siesel’s performance was inspiring. She’s bound to inspire children to want to create music. I want to learn to play the flute now!”
Because Babies Grow Up

http://becausebabiesgrowup.com/

“ … It's a new, funny take on the classic tale and it will have you and your kids laughing while enjoying the magical sound of the flute, piano and other classic instruments along the way.”
Penny Pinching Mama

http://www.thepenny-pinchingmama.com/2010/04/green-golly-her-golden-flute-giveaway.html

“… my four year old was captivated...which was amazing, because it was strictly listening (no picture on the TV.). She loved the story and I am certain your child will too! A bonus for you...you can feel good that you're helping grow your child's brain and appreciation for classical like stories and music. “
One Bored Mommy

http://oneboredmommy.blogspot.com/2010/04/green-golly-and-her-golden-flute.html

“We have listened to this CD in the car, in the house during the day and at night time. I look forward to the continued listening of Green Golly & Her Golden Flute. The end of the story was my favorite part, it was hilarious...you will have to check it out for yourself!”
Coupon Clippin’ Mommy

http://www.couponclippinmommy.com/2010/04/green-golly-her-golden-flute-cd-review.html

“… Siesel's musical talent with the flute is amazing! If you buy the CD only to listen to her play Flight of the Bumblebee (Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov) it would be well worth the money. I never knew the flute could be played so beautifully …the flute recital including 10 beautifully played classical pieces from the greatest composers of the 19th and 20th centuries will be listened to again and again and again.

“There are even some selections that will work really well for ballet recital pieces! I would recommend buying this CD as a great way to introduce children to some beautifully played classical music.”
Solutions Sleuth

“For a few years, we regularly attended the Phoenix Symphony children's concerts. It wasn't in our budget this year, but this CD reminded me of the types of concerts put on for the children's concerts. I hope we are able to renew our season's tickets next year, as we missed the live music performances this year.

Everyone (even Lydia!)[my daughter who likes songs not stories]) enjoyed this CD and would happily listen to it again. Nate [my son]asked if he could have it on his mp3 player so he could listen to "all the beautiful music over and over." Colin [my other son]said that he found the story funny, and wondered if there were more stories about the traveling gypsy.”
My Little Patch of Sun

http://www.mylittlepatchofsunshine.com/2010/04/review-green-golly-audiobook-giveaway.html

“ … the perfect opportunity to spawn imagination and have your family enjoying the beauty of the piano, the flute and other classical instruments as the story progresses. It is the perfect collection to introduce children, or anyone, to the beauty of Classical music. My children listened intently and giggled to the story.”
Mommy’s Memorandum

http://jonbonjovious.blogspot.com/2010/04/green-golly-and-her-magical-flute.html

“Flute Sweet & Tickletoon have found a way to combine classical music, storytelling and comedy and make it an enjoyable experience for children of all ages. Green Golly & Her Golden Flute is a clever spoof of the story of Rapunzel … performed beautifully on the flute by Barbara Siesel with piano accompaniment by Jessica Krash.”

“ … Keith Torgan does an amazing job narrating the story and bringing the characters to life. His comedic energy captures your attention right from the beginning and keeps you fully engrossed throughout.”

“ … We enjoyed the story immensely and what a fun ending! The music is simply beautiful to listen to. I will put it on just to listen and relax. What a fun way to introduce your children to the joy and enchantment of classical music. Although intended as a children's CD this is one to be enjoyed by all - young or old.”
Candid, Clever and Cost Effective

http://www.candidclevercosteffective.com/2010/04/review-giveaway-green-golly-her-golden.html