Tim Van Egmond

Artist / Creative (Individual)

Tim Van Egmond blends together folktales, tunes, and songs to share their wellspring of wisdom, humor, and warmth. Music flows in and around his stories though his singing and playing on a wide variety of traditional instruments. including hammered dulcimer, mountain dulcimer, guitar, conga drum, and limberjack (a dancing wooden rhythm puppet). His dynamic style of voice and movement brings stories to life, his gifted playing and singing moves and inspires, and his knack for encouraging participation makes for high-spirited and engaging programs for all ages.

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Primary Discipline

Theater - Storytelling

Additional Disciplines

Dance - Folk
Music - General
Music - Children's
Music - Traditional

Activities

Arts Instruction / Lessons
Curriculum Development
Performance / Concert / Reading
Residency - Community
Residency - In School
Wedding / Parties / Private Gatherings
Workshops / Demonstrations / Master Class

Awards

  • Voted "Best Children's Storyteller" in Valley Advocate's 1996 "Best of Valley" Awards.Selected for New Hampshire State Library's "Kids, Books, and the Arts" Project 4 times.Awarded 2 Professional Development Grants by Mass. Cultural Council.
  • Mass. Cultural Council Professional Development Grant (Hammered Dulcimer)
  • Family Adventures In Reading Grant, Mass Humanities

Professional Associations

  • Northeast Storytelling
  • American Federation of Musicians, Local 1000

Additional Information

  • Year founded: 1978
  • Is a Teaching Artist
  • Is a Touring Artist
  • Approx. 150 events per year
  • Geographic Reach: Surrounding States/Region, Nationally
  • Seasons active: Year round