Noam Brown
Mr. Noam has been a song leader and educator for over 25 years in a variety of settings including preschools, play groups, summer camps, libraries, and therapeutic wilderness camps for at-risk youth. He is also a proud member of the Children’s Music Network (CMN) and has worked with children from preschool through high school in both formal and informal educational settings.
When his child was a year old, Noam created “Stories in the Park,” a free weekly story time and play group which met in different parks around Lake Worth, FL. As the group evolved, several families decided to create “Enriched Playgroup” – a unique cooperative preschool based on child-directed play – and chose Noam as the teacher/facilitator. Parents appreciated Noam’s gentle ways and calming effect on the classroom environment, and the children truly benefited from the consistency and structure that he provided......and there was lots of music. Noam’s knowledge and understanding of child development is instrumental in the way he responds to their needs. His ability to connect with kids is grounded not only in his playfulness, but also in his deep respect for children – reflected in the thoughtful and patient manner in which he communicates with them.
“[Noam] is a wonderful teacher. He truly connects with the children in my class in a creative, sensitive and exciting way. We look forward to his arrival every week! He uses a differentiated approach when teaching. Not only does he teach our class songs but he teaches them about rhythm, beat and incorporates different instruments in every lesson.”
Beginning in 2010 as a monthly program for Lake Worth families the Kids' Music Circle with Mr. Noam has reached children across South Florida in a variety of settings. The Palm Beach and Broward County Library Systems regularly feature Mr. Noam during their Summer Reading Programs in many of their branch locations. In addition, the Kids' Music Circle has been featured at many festivals and holiday gatherings and continues to be a highlight for kids all over South Florida.
Mr. Noam’s vision is to share values through music with songs such as the Alphabet Rockers’ “Stand Up For You” which addresses bias and oppression and showing up for justice; “I Think You’re Wonderful” by Red Grammer , which highlights how rewarding it feels to recognize and acknowledge one another’s gifts; Mr. Noam’s original “I’m a Carrot” whose chorus exclaims “We’re all different, and that’s what makes us beautiful!”, as well as songs that have been passed down by artists such as the late great Ella Jenkins and Pete Seeger . Fun action songs encouraging creative movement such as “I am a Robot” by Kymberly Stewart are always an essential part of every music circle.
Now Mr. Noam is singing with children all over South Florida, whether in small group settings or large performances, and is convinced that no matter how much the children love Kids’ Music Circle, he loves it even more!!
“MR. NOAM:
YOUR ENTHUSIASM, MUSIC GIFTS, AND ABILITY TO CONNECT WITH OUR YOUNGEST MEMBERS IS REMARKABLE, AND IT’S ALWAYS A PLEASURE TO HOST YOU! THANKS AGAIN FOR SUPPORTING OUR MISSION TO CONNECT COMMUNITIES, INSPIRE THOUGHT, AND ENRICH LIVES.”