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Children's Music Performers Libraries Love

Hire children's music performers who turn reading rooms into sing-alongs — nearly two decades of library concerts, Music Labs, drum circles, and grown-up-and-me classes across the tri-state area.

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Straight From The Stacks

Librarians Book Us Back

The band was so energetic and did three awesome shows! We can't wait to do this again next year!

Amalia Butler · New York Public Library
Michael Napolitano playing guitar for dancing kids at a library concert Families gathered after a Rockness Music program in a public library Kids making binocular hands during a Rockness Music library program
Inclusive By Design

What Happens At A Rockness Library Show

Young children, older kids, parents, caregivers, and guests with special needs all feel included — the whole room comes together through music, movement, and shared joy.

  • ✓Group singing that turns the reading room into a choir
  • ✓Music and movement — big, joyful, and wiggles-welcome
  • ✓Instrument discovery up close and hands-on
  • ✓Tribal drumming and call and response
  • ✓Social-emotional learning, woven right into the fun
Four Programs, One Library Card

Pick The Program That Fits Your Room

1–2 performers · 45 min · Shows 10–100+

Smaller Library Performance

Built for story-time rooms, community spaces, and family events — an energetic early-childhood focus with props, comedy, and interactive music that keeps little ones captivated.

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3–6 performers · 60 min · Crowds 25–999+

The Full Band Show

Michael & The Rockness Monsters transform auditoriums, outdoor stages, and summer reading kickoffs into a musical celebration — with award-winning songs featured on Sirius/XM Kids Place Live.

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1 performer · 45 min · Ages 2–12

Library Music Lab

STEM-focused drumming and instrument exploration — kids discover sound through waves, vibration, resonance, and tension, mixed with movement and dramatic play. Science-ready minds, built inside the world of music.

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1 performer · 45 min · Ages 0–5 · Grown-ups join

Library Music Class

Parent-attended circle-time sessions at the library — preschool hits with shakers, drums, and simple instruments in a warm grown-up-and-me setting.

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The Reviews Are In

Communities Keep Inviting Us Back

Truly fantastic music that all ages were grooving together! You and your band brought that delightful inclusive spirit!

— Rachel Levine, Jewish Museum of New York

Our group was a little older than usual, and he was able to engage the entire crowd for the entire show. One caregiver remarked that this was the best library show she has ever seen!

— Jane Folger, Maplewood Memorial Library

Rockness got all the kids up on their feet and dancing like crazy. Parents were very pleased and couldn't stop taking pics and videos.

— Township of Weehawken

One of the BEST assemblies we've had! He held our preschoolers' attention from the start. The staff feedback was so positive, and we look forward to future visits.

— Lynn Coco, Adelphia ELC
For Librarians

Quick Answers

What children's programs can Rockness bring to a library?

Full-band concerts, STEM-focused Music Lab drumming sessions, and grown-up-and-me library music classes — all interactive and built for mixed ages.

Can we hire children's music performers for a New York, New Jersey, or Pennsylvania event?

Yes — Rockness brings children's music performers to libraries, schools, and community stages across NYC, Brooklyn, Westchester, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.

Are these good for summer reading kickoffs?

Yes — libraries book Rockness for summer reading, story-time series, outdoor lawn concerts, and community celebrations that get kids moving and singing.

How long is a typical library program?

Most programs run about 45 minutes. We bring instruments and energy suited to auditoriums, community rooms, and outdoor stages.

Bring Rockness To Your Library

Summer reading kickoff, story-time series, or a full-band concert on the lawn — tell us what you're planning.

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Questions? Call 732-205-1971.