PAGE 10, WBYPMR PRESS, WEDNZMSDAY, DECEMBER 19,1990 Bryan Willisýton:ë Musical approach to lIearning By Trudi e Zavadovios Bryan Williston has childhood memoiesof istning tO bis grandfather pflayinj the fiddle and his father -makig music on the harmonica. Toda, cbildren spend a lot of time listening ta Williston - both i the classroom and iconcert. When the 29-year-old singer/ Îon*wrter isn't teaching -hie gre 3 class, the lifetime resi- dnofWhitby spends much of 'his time entertaininig children throughoutthe region with a selection of children's songe he has written. 'Tve been singing for children for about 10 years,' says Willis- tan. "I get a lot of inspiration from the children I work with." Over -the past tbree years, he bas written about 40 songs. "A ongma take monthe to write, ora Our or two,» says Willis- ton. .1 Mosti of hi9sosngs are drawn from life experiencel. Many have ,apop, folk, or blues l4ase. "I Break for.ý Grouhdhogs' is a delightful rhythm and blues number about a family of groundhogs iWilli4ton's neigh- borhood who were being threa- tenèd with eviction. "I write a lot of rap tunes and whnnsical thinps," sangs such as T.ecycling Rap, 'Miss Polly had a Dolly' (which be wrote for a prformance for the Whitby týneral Hospital Auxilary),ý and 'My Happy Planet.' Admittedly, he 1ern alot from his auchence. Besies bein a major source of 'Inspiration, ch Mlden telLit like it is. FAOrE Monday Lo Saturday - 7:30 11111 - 6:00 pin ý(21-\'(2Lt All Dclý; Dailv Luncheon Specials Diffly Horne Made Soup - Salads Montreal Smoked Meat Poutine Cheese Curds, Fries & Gravy DINE IN OR TAKE OUT 110 Brock St. N. Whitby " ILL BE HOME FOR CHRISTMAS MOM"V SDON'T FORGET To r.Rent your Tables, Chairs China, Glasses, Cutlery, *~Linen Tablecloths and U Lnen Napkins, Punch e à %qn.I% 0- .8 m-- tsowis & oCiteeI urns. I Io dishemst"nwsE. T Ohw' 571-1011 BOOKNOW 571 .1011' TORONTO, AJAXÇ PICKERING PHONE OR FAX 428-3466 Lcut x-êP.S... WE r P',MI "They are my harshest critics. if asong is going ýtodie, you know it after you'v esung it once. With chuldren, the results are immediate. It's verygrtifying It's important not te tailk down ta kids, Irelate to them as equals.N Williston performs at variaus locations; thrioughout the regian, including the Whitby Public Library, and at a variety of charity and fundraising events. He is already booked into many Christmas parties. First and foremost, he laves_ his work whether ini the class- room or on stage. «UI get ta p)lay in my work. Music is abigpart of my pro. gramn at school.ThXeres a lot ta bleared b approaching things musically.» Although hie keeps busy, Wil. liston sees himself in the early stages of his musical career. "e ideal for any sort of per- former is ta get themselves a following. It's an ega boost'when people know the wards te your sangs.» Williston devotes, much of bis energies ta children's music but s till finds time'.to- write and. rrfiorm for adulté. In the future e would like te begin recording somne;of his songs and perbaps do a mini-tour. Hie sees music as an Important part of a child's developmnent. «Let your children enjoy music. Th ere's so much in, it te enjay." DINING LOUNGE EV PARTY $1.00 epe to avoid disappointment. RESERVE EARLY 666-2211 P7 Brock St. S., Whitbyj SINGER/SONGWRMTE Bryan Wifliston maye ho gets plenty of inspiration from bis adenoe of children Folk club 'Extravaganza' The Vital Spark Folk Club will hald a 'Musical Extravaganza Christmas Party' on Saturdayr, Dec. 22, 8 p.m., at the Masonic Hall, Oshawa. Various performers will enter- tain, and there will be a preview of performances far the 1991 year. Admission is $6 for club mem- bers, $7 for non-members. Warehouse Sale FNLWE $STOCKINQ STUFFERS* *ATRAYDC.2N Toys, Gifts Thr ..' 9r- Christmas Decorations COESUDY Ail New£M*rchand:se ý22