Since 1978, Sharon Hampson and Bram Morrison have been pre-eminent in all aspects of family entertainment across North America as members of the trio Sharon, Lois & Bram, seen by millions on The Elephant Show and Skinnamarink TV. They are masters at leading audiences of all ages in joyful song and good fun.
A Sharon and Bram show is a one-hour singalong concert for the entire family, featuring such well-loved favorites as "She'll Be Coming Round the Mountain," "Five Little Monkeys," "One Elephant," "Tingalayo," and of course, "Skinnamarink.” Inspired by the audience participation concerts of Pete Seeger, Sharon and Bram are masters at leading audiences of all ages in joyful song.
In addition to family shows, they do concerts for elementary school children who always show their appreciation with an extraordinary rush of energy. "We love singing with our audiences; the sound of families' voices, and the expressions of delight on the faces of parents and children as they share the music, bring us deep satisfaction," say Sharon and Bram.
Sharon and Bram also perform for ‘not so young’ audiences
with a specially tailored "seniors" show.
Many of the parents for whom Sharon and Bram have sung over the years are now grandparents, and they still love the music they listened to with their children. In addition to performing for children, Sharon and Bram delight in bringing their music to these senior audiences by leading them in rollicking singalongs of old familiar favourites and some new surprises. People never outgrow the joy of making music together and in a Sharon and Bram concert everybody sings together from the first note to the last chord. If you remember the "Sing Along With Mitch" shows by Mitch Miller, or have had the pleasure of being in the audience at a Pete Seeger concert, you'll have a good idea of the musical fun in store for you at a "Seniors' Singalong with Sharon and Bram". Being grandparents themselves, Sharon and Bram are tuned right into this 'grand' age group.
Sharon and Bram Concert with Symphony Orchestra
Sharon and Bram present a concert brimming with well-loved songs accompanied by the thrilling sounds of a full symphony orchestra. As in any Sharon and Bram concert, the audience participates fully, singing along from the first note to the last chord, and all the while being given a feast of sounds from all the sections of the orchestra: strings, woodwinds, brass and percussion, sometimes playing full out all together, other times playing a simple melody on a lone oboe or violin.
"The Very Best Band," a song by Sharon's husband Joe Hampson, delightfully introduces a number of the instruments of the orchestra by name, and gives the audience a chance to experience what they look like, how they are played, and how they sound played alone and together with the others.
The ageless "Tubby the Tuba" tells the heart-warming story of how a poor little tuba finds his own musical voice with the help of a wise and kindly frog. A Sharon and Bram symphony concert brings a whole new range of musical experience to children, and delights and entertains from start to finish. What better way is there to build symphony audiences for the future?
Download PDF of Sharon and Bram's Symphony Show Instrumentation
Quotations
They were fabulous, professional, and wonderful to deal with and both the kids and parents loved them. We had two sold-out shows.
Vivian Billick, Oscar Peterson Concert Hall, Montréal, Québec, November, 2004
"We were very pleased with Sharon and Bram; total pros,
good sales and great attitude. They were a pleasure"
- Gord Osland,
Okanogan International Children's Festival
"It was a gas to see professionalism at it's finest.
Your enthusiasm for your audience, your understanding of your
audience and of course the execution and presentation
of the show is a delight to watch. After 25 years, you STILL
have what it takes. It would be really great if we can do
this again next year."
- John Hutton, Mile One Stadium
Event Consultant
“The cheers are THUNDEROUS! The public loves them... They really are Canadian stars.”
- Toronto Star
"Endearing, lively, swingy and jolly...makes you feel like a kid
again."
- Montreal Gazette
"Contagious... makes music a family affair."
- Variety
"Charming, irresistible"
- New York Times
"Absolutely dazzling"
- Boston Globe
"Fabulous"
- New York Daily News
“Childhood should always be so much fun!"
- Toronto Star
Simply the best musicians for children in North America, and probably the world.
Toronto Star (Michele Landsberg)
Television History
Skinnamarink TV
- 52 episodes produced
- Broadcast on TLC (The Learning Channel) in Canada and the U.S. and CBC from 1997 to 2003.
The Elephant Show
- 65 episodes produced
- Broadcast throughout the U.S. on Nickelodeon TV from 1988 to the mid 90s.
- Broadcast from 1984 to the mid 90s on CBC TV nationally, followed by regional stations such as TVO, Access Alberta, BCTV and others during the latter part of that period.
- See information on The Elephant Show
