Tina Turbin Adds Music To Children's Book

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On October 30th at 8:00p.m., Pasadena City College's Orchestra will be performing the theme song from the soon to be released Danny The Dragon DREAMs CD from the book Danny The Dragon Meets Jimmy, written by Tina Turbin (http://TinaTurbin.com). Along with playing the theme and other music at the event, the book will be read on stage by a character from Sesame Street. Look for the Count to bring in some warmth and style to the show.

The conductor of the orchestra, Jo Stoup, informed me that once a year she and her orchestra put on a large concert for all families and all ages. This year they are bringing the characters in selected tunes to life for an hour concert to help families enjoy the night with classical music in costume. It is all in fun and yet has class, says Jo.

Added to this, I found out that the theme song for Danny the Dragon was composed by Jason Turbin (http://JasonTurbin.com) as a surprise gift to his mother, Tina Turbin, the author of the book, Danny the Dragon. Jason was so impressed after reading her book that it inspired him to write an orchestral piece. Jason told us that the work itself was ...
... full of great lessons without any of the preaching that he has found in other children's books and without the slapstick comedy as well. The book teaches by the character's examples and that is something that kids can use in their daily lives. Jason, just 27 years old, plays 26 instruments, teaches music in Toluca Lake, California with quite a resume to his young career.

Author, Tina Turbin was recently informed of the selection of her book as part of this yearly event. Her response was that she was more than surprised and will be flying in to Los Angeles to attend the concert after her Book Tour ends mid October. Tina also shared that it is a dream come true to unite with her son through individual talents in the Arts. "I never thought he would write a theme song for my book," said Tina.

Tina goes on to say that the concert is being held in the large hall to hold 2000 in Pasadena College therefore she hopes it will reach out to the many families attending. Jo offered to announce Tina's attendance yet Tina felt that it was more important to announce the purpose behind the CD and the Cause that she is donating the profits to: Columbia University and the Celiac Disease Center. Dr. Peter Green of the University is nearly a one-man show in his research quest. Tina states that celiac disease is the only auto-immune disease without government funding, and this is just not ethical. She aims to help and works towards more awareness on this ever popular subject, and is.

All children in costumes will be admitted free and there will be a costume competition as well for the kids. The address of the event is 150 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91106.

For more information on Danny The Dragon, visit http://DannyTheDragon.com
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