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Music Director
“I have known Dino since he was 18 and just finishing high school. He served as the youngest-ever musical director and composer for a youth theatre that I ran. Those days were profoundly formative, inventive and joyous, seeking the perfect form and cadence for outstanding and highly original children’s theater. Dino is a craftsman, artist and a loving, insightful educator.”
Peter Donaldson, Former Artistic Director, Youth Theatre Northwest
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Aeronautical Engineer
“My 3-year-old daughter has fixed Zar’s spaceship 100 times or so… I think she might have a future as an aeronautical engineer. Thank you, Dino.”
– Dr. Michael Hudak, Dad, Weatherby Lake, Missouri
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Field Trips
“I take my kids on field trips almost every day of the week… and nothing gets the van rocking more than ten preschoolers fixing Zar’s spaceship: “push this button with your elbow”. Those Dino CDs sure do help us pass the time.”
– Pam Elliot, Pam’s Daycare, 2014 Wonderscope Early Educator of the Year, 1999 Kansas Provider of the Year
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Outer Space Science Assembly
“Dino provides a fun and engaging learning experience for our students each year! They are always excited to learn about outer space and science through his music and stories.”
– Laura Bates, Principal
Discovery Ridge Elementary School
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Eating Worms
“Dino sings of eating worms, swimming in peanut butter and meeting space aliens. What is there not to like?”
– Andrew Mangels, Director of the Westlake Porter Public Library, Cleveland, Ohio
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Lighton Prize
Each year KCYA selects a teaching artist from our roster to receive the Lighton Prize for Teaching Excellence. Somebody who demonstrates commitment to and excellence in the artistic education of young people. Dino O’Dell is an artist who can manage a gymnasium full of Kindergarteners and never lose his cool. He works tirelessly to improve his work and, most importantly, he inspires kindness in his students and to those of us who are lucky enough to work alongside him.
– Kara Armstrong, Director of Education, Kansas City Young Audiences
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Genius
“We absolutely love Dino’s shows. His music is pure genius. Educational, entertaining, imaginative and inspirational all at once! Dino, thank you for sharing your gift with us.”
– Chad Rau, Father of 3, Shawnee, KS
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Twins
“My 3 year old twins had a great time! They have guitars and microphones and have been pretending to be Dino all afternoon!”
– Betsy, Mother of 2, Overland Park, Kansas
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Bouillabaisse
“This collection of imaginative songs about monsters, picnics, piranhas, squids and more is played by a pro in a bouillabaisse of musical styles.”
– Parenthood.com
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Fantastic
“Fantastic”
– Jeana Gockley, Children’s Librarian, McDonald County Library, Missouri
