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Silliness
“With his kid-approved sense of energetic silliness (just listen to songs, such as “The Peanut Butter Pond” or “Worms – They Really Hit the Spot” for proof) and chameleonic, folk-rooted guitar work, it’s no wonder Dino has a rock star following with our patrons.”
- Shaen Pogue, Ozark Regional Library, Missouri
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Crescent Moon
My daughter’s bedtime routine includes brushing her teeth, kissing us goodnight and watching Dino’s ‘Dragonfly’ video. She loves it when the dragonfly falls asleep on the crescent moon.”
- Dr. Chris Powell, Dad, Lake Tapawingo, Missouri
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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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Outer Space
“This album (Outer Space) couldn’t be more perfect for a kid whose two favorite things are geography and space”
- Jody Rater, Mom, Kansas City
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Joy
“Dino is a master at bringing fun and joy into the lives of children”
- Marilyn Pattison, elementary teacher, Shawnee Mission, Kansas
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Fantastic
“Fantastic”
- Jeana Gockley, Children’s Librarian, McDonald County Library, Missouri
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He bathes regularly
“Dino bathes regularly, doesn’t have any tattoos, and won’t let me sing on his children’s CDs. He’s boring but he has good judgement.”
- Bil Lepp, 5-time winner of the West Virginia Liars’ Contest
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Geography
“Our students were singing, laughing, and, all the while, learning about geography. Dino’s experience as an elementary school teacher makes a world of difference.”
- Chris Masterson, Assistant Principal, St. Catherine Laboure Catholic Elementary School, St. Louis, Missouri
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Story
“Every song has a story to tell.”
- School Library Journal
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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
