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Milestone: Children’s Music Legend Ella Jenkins Turns 90

Post author By Abbe Sparks
Post date August 7, 2014
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Children's music legend Ella Jenkins Celebrates 90th Birthday with Lynn Orman Weiss (left), her long time publicist, Orman Music and Media Group and Orman partner Abbe Sparks

Ella Jenkins 90th Birthday Celebration When it comes to children’s music, there is no one more top of mind than the first lady of children’s folk song – Ella Jenkins. A true pioneer in music education for young children, on August 6, 2014, Ella turned 90 years of age, and celebrated in style with […]

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Ella Jenkins Receives Lifetime Achievement Opening Minds Award

Post author By Abbe Sparks
Post date January 31, 2013
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Honored: Children’s Music Legend Ella Jenkins Receives Lifetime Achievement Opening Minds Award from Chicago Metro AEYC for Pioneering Pathways in Music Education for Children. (Left-Right): Two of Chicago’s early childhood education pioneers, Past President of Chicago Metro AEYC Barbara Bowman and Children’s Music Legend Ella Jenkins share stories at a private VIP reception at The Hubbard Inn honoring Jenkins with the first Lifetime Achievement Opening Minds Award. Jenkins was recognized for pioneering pathways in music education for children. Photo credit: Peter Hurley, www.peterhurleyart.com