Fred Koch's "Tis The Season: Holiday Songs For The Child In All Of Us"
Parents' Choice HONORS Award

CD - $14.95

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Produced and Arranged by Fred Koch

Co-produced, recorded, digitally mixed and mastered by:
Steve Rashid at Woodside Avenue Music Productions, Inc. Evanston, IL

Musicians:
Greg Bennett, Kevin Connelley, Jim Cox, Al Day, Ken Hall, Fred Koch, Michael Levin, Audrey Morrison, Alejo Poveda, Steve Rashid, Stuart Rosenberg, Steve Samler, Willy Schwarz, Don Stiernberg

The Kids:
Kristina Fiore, Vanessa Fiore, Jenny Hall, Lindsey Jeannides, Shauna McCarthy, Ben Roy

The Christmas Tree Kids:
Claire Allen, Kim Callaghan, Jenny Hall

Special Thanks go to:
A heartfelt thank you to all of the exceptional musicians and singers whose ideas and insights were essential to the creation of Tis The Season. Steve Rashid's contributions to this project are vast. His attention to detail during every step of the recording proces included arranging, performing and co-producing. Ken Hall's influence is heard in this recording through his tasteful vibes playing, his wonderful arrangements and his talented children. Stephen Fite's support for this project and complete confidence in our production team made Tis The Season possible.

Additional Thanks to:
Brad Balonick, Ryan Beveridge, Paul Bowes, David Knezz, Bob Rashid, Rene Roy, Steve Samler, Sylvia Wallach

Dedication:
This project is lovingly dedicated to Teddi Bujewski-Koch. Your support and encouragement is vital. Happy Holidays, forever!

Design:
Tom Greensfelder

Illustrations by Kevin Kammeraad.
For more information about Kevin Kammeraad's fanciful book of poems, The Tomato Collection, and The Tomato Collection -- The BIG Album, visit his website at www.tomatocollection.com.

lllustrations photographed by Steve Kammeraad

Contact Information:
For more information about Fred's recordings and other Melody House releases, please contact:

Melody House, Inc.
819 N.W. 92nd Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73114
800.234.9228

(p) 2001 Melody House

Executive Producer: Stephen Fite

"The effect is memorable and 'Tis The Season' ultimately is one of the most innovative holiday albums available!"
Gannett News Service

"Listening to Fred Koch's holiday CD is like attending a festive Christmas concert. These terrific variations of conventional holiday tunes are flavored with blues, jazz, and Latin American sounds. A worthy purchase for those always-in-demand holiday collections."
-Booklist

"Award winning-educator and performing artist Fred Koch receives the highest ratings from both child and adult reviewers."
-Bay Area Parent Gift Guide; "10 Best Tapes & CD's for Kids"

"'Tis The Season' will be welcome where there is a demand for holiday music. Strong cuts include a lively version of 'Jingle Bells' and the lovely 'Cold Is The Morning.' The simple 'Sleighbells Jingling' is perhaps the prettiest song on the recording."
-School Library Journal

"This album celebrates musical diversity with songs ranging from traditional favorites to ethnic beats."
-Chicago Parent magazine; "New Products"

"Christmas just got a little merrier with the release of 'Tis The Season'..... this recording is brimming with the talents of top-notch musicians..... fresh new arrangements that never betray the simplicity and sincerity of the original airs."
-Chicago Tribune

"An excellent album to play for a sing-along..... terrific arrangements of tunes that kids and parents can have fun singing... this gentle-voiced educator and kid-music producer from Lake Bluff shifts the pace from tune to tune--the better to keep the young ones interested!"
-Chicago Sun Times

"Loved your Christmas CD!"
-PJ Swift; Pickleberry Pie Radio