In this educational, interactive and fun concert, Mr. Sprout performs songs from his American Heroes album. Spellbinding stories and captivating songs about Martin Luther King, Jr., Sacajawea, George Washington, Amelia Earhart and Abraham Lincoln make up this concert. Huge 30” X 40” photographs of the heroes flank Mr. Sprout and his state-of-the art sound system. This program inspires children with music, visuals and stories about some of America's greatest citizens whose lives embraced heroic character traits including honesty, compassion, perseverance, self-discipline, responsibility, and charity.

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. (1929-1968) believed that love and peaceful protest could eliminate social injustice. A clergyman and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, he was one of the outstanding black leaders of the United States at a time when many blacks were clearly treated as inferior people. His house was bombed and his life and family were often threatened, but until the day he died, Dr. King continued to teach people the world over to protest peacefully in order to achieve equality and peace.

SACAJAWEA (1787?-1812 or 1884) met Lewis & Clark near the present-day Bismarck, North Dakota. She has become a legend in part for the strength with which she faced hardships on the difficult expedition.      After several months of travel, the group was near starvation and in need of horses to help carry their heavy gear over the Rocky Mountains. It was Sacajawea who helped arrange the trade for horses with the chief of the Shoshone Indian tribe - her brother - whom she had not seen since she had been kidnapped by another Indian tribe six years earlier.

GEORGE WASHINGTON (1732-99) was commander in chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolution, and later the first president of the United States. Known as the "father of his country," he symbolizes qualities of discipline, honor, loyalty and love of country.      Washington courageously led his troops across the icy waters of the Delaware River during a Christmas night snowstorm to win a stunning victory over enemy German soldiers known as Hessians. The battle of Trenton re-ignited the cause of freedom and gave new life to the American Revolution.

AMELIA EARHART (1897-1937), American Aviator, is famous for her flights across the Atlantic and Pacific oceans and her attempt to fly around the world. She often used her fame to speak out against war and for women's rights.      One of the most intriguing mysteries of the twentieth century is: What happened to Amelia Earhart? In June 1937, she left Miami, Florida, on an around-the-world flight attempt. On July 2, her plane vanished in the South Pacific. The world waited with fascination as search teams from the United States and Japan converged on the scene. But not she, her navigator, or the plane were ever found.

ABRAHAM LINCOLN (1809-65), considered to be one our country's greatest presidents, is remembered for his great human qualities. He was a patient, compassionate and just man. Though he was often criticized and in danger of assassination, he bravely led the nation by the principles he believed to be right, "with malice toward none, with charity for all."      As president, he accomplished two major feats: he freed the slaves and kept the union of states together, despite the Civil War which threatened to tear the United States apart.

“Thank you for your wonderful American Heroes performances at our two K-3 schools. I was especially impressed with your innovative methods of introducing role models to children. The students received not only an informative history lesson through anecdote and song, but also many subtle and not-so-subtle self-esteem boosters as well. You were thoughtful, thought-provoking, well-spoken, and professional. More important, you made each child feel good about his own potential and place in history. The sound was superb (a feat in our not-so-perfect auditoriums!) due to your wonderful sound system and clear, strong voice.
     I really like your style and am grateful my children and I were able to experience your concert and to spend some time talking with you. We look forward to "More American Heroes" and to all your future projects. Perhaps it is cliché, but you should know that in the Klosowski household you qualify as a true American Hero!”
          Lynne Klosowski, Cultural Arts Coordinator
          Cooper Elementary School, Ringwood, NJ

“(For graduation,) one of our teachers developed a very touching slide presentation and utilized your “Heroes” as one of the songs played in the background. Amazingly, the whole school population of almost 950 kids spontaneously started singing along; it was truly a beautiful thing. “Heroes” has become almost a theme song for Shoemaker School.
     Your music has touched our lives. Kids today need desperately to hear your positive message. I thought you should know about your legacy at Shoemaker School.”
          Richard Frederick, Teacher
          Shoemaker Middle School, Macungie, PA

“Most worthwhile program EVER!”
          Twenty-one year veteran 1st grade teacher
          Roundtown Elementary School, York, PA