Concerts & Shows
Gary Gould's shows combine dazzling musicianship with upbeat narration for an unforgettable concert experience for all ages. Each concert has a unique theme and can cover a wide variety of different musical styles played on a number of different musical instruments.
These variety shows are ideal presentations for community events, holiday parties, performing arts centers, service organizations (such as womens' clubs), senior concerts, schools, music clinics, fairs, fundraisers, parks, churches, synagogues, and anyone with a concert series.
With so much variety, you can invite Gary Gould back again and again with a new show every time.
This page contains descriptions and film clips from several of Gary's concerts and shows. Each show can be performed with a combo or, most economically, as a single!
Here's a clip from Meet The Woodwinds, an elementary school show that introduces young students to instruments from the woodwind family.
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There was once a time in America when the kings of popular music had the teens dancing and swooning to the sound of a clarinet. The
concert clip below revisits some of those well-loved melodies.
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The clip below includes a few international songs on penny whistle, a klezmer doina and freilach on clarinet, some smooth jazz saxophone, and a patriotic finish using all three instruments.
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Here's a traditional Irish melody played first in the traditional style, then with a swing featuring some jazz penny whistle.
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Below is the promo reel from Gary Gould's Celtic Jewish Irish Klezmer Swing Trio. Talk about a variety show!
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The
clip below features moments from Gary's penny whistle extravaganza, the American Frontier Medley.
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In the following clip, Gary uses modern technology to reach back into history and play a duet with the greatest klezmer clarinetist of them all, Dave Tarras.
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This movie is hosted by Gary Gould, who presents three lighthearted penny whistle bits from past concerts.
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From a concert at the Muckenthaler Cultural Center, this clip demonstrates the whimsical arranging and precise musicianship of Gary Gould's fine quartet.
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Partial list of Show Themes...
The Joy of Sax... And Beyond!
This musical extravaganza includes great sax songs from the last 30 years, including the top 10 pop sax solos of all time, music of the American Frontier (played on penny whistle), and the Hits of the Clarinet.
The Most Requested Hits
of the Saxophone
A parade of popular hit songs dominated by the saxophone, including music from big bands, jazz favorites, bebop, the cool school, rock and roll, and much more. Performed on soprano, alto, tenor, and baritone saxophones.
Whistle Tunes from
Around The World
A heartwarming collection of upbeat songs from every continent. Played on 3 or more whistles, including the biggest one of them all, the Low D.
Clarinet Classics
Exploring the world of the clarinet including hits by Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, Pete Fountain, Acker Bilk, and classics from Eastern European klezmer and Brazilian choro.
Name That Tune
An interactive, intimate concert involving a worksheet and pencils (provided) and musical clues that help audience members fill in missing words from a partial story to reveal a surprise ending. Lots of fun!
Klezmer Shmezmer!
Explores the historical relevance and many emotions of the Eastern European Jewish folk music called klezmer. You'll hear bulgars, freilachs, horas, waltzes, terkishes and more, with blazing tempos and an ancient approach to the clarinet sure to make you grin.
Swing, Swing, Swing
A collection of the most popular swing tunes from the 30s and 40s played on a variety of saxophones, clarinet, flute and more. This one is better with a combo but can be played as a single too.
Songs of Summer
Lighthearted narration ties together a collection of familiar songs that each have something to do with summer. Played on 8 instruments and performed as a single.
Meet The Woodwinds
A special show for elementary school kids designed to introduce them to woodwind instruments through demonstrations and storytelling.
Christmas Delights!
Beautiful songs of the season played on a variety of instruments make this Christmas concert a real heart warmer during the most wonderful time of the year. Can be combined with Jewish holiday songs too.
Songs of Love
Perfect for Valentine's Day, lighthearted narration ties together a collection of
familiar songs that each have something to do with love. Played on 8
instruments.
The International
Sing-Along Show
An interactive spectacular with words from popular songs from around the world projected on-screen so everyone can join voices and sing along.
St. Patrick's Favorites
A all-Irish music show featuring the beloved music of the Emerald Island played on a variety of whistles, complete with upbeat narration and storytelling. Perfect for the St. Patrick's Day season.
Hanuka Melodies
Cherished holiday songs and other Eastern European klezmer favorites from the most wonderful time of the year. Can be combined with Christmas Songs for an interdenominational variety show at holiday time.
Wedding Favorites
Gorgeous songs traditionally performed at weddings, both ancient and contemporary. Includes international favorites and domestic love songs.
Mixed Variety Show
Everything AND the kitchen sink! Let Gary Gould create an entertainment masterpiece just for you by mixing the music from any of these shows for a very special concert experience.
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Gary Gould's impeccable musicianship and upbeat narration offers audiences of all ages an enriching entertainment experience.
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