Conductor Jack was named “Nashville’s BEST Children’s Entertainer” for five years in a row! He is now based in Minnesota!
Toot! Toot! All aboard for fun! Imagine a world where kids aren’t glued to screens, families dance and sing together, and time moves a bit slower. That’s the magic of Conductor Jack, the alter ego of critically acclaimed folk musician and historian Jack Norton. As the friendly, train-enthusiast Conductor Jack, he sings family folk songs and children’s music from the 1920s and 1930s.
Travel back in time and hire Emmy Award winning children’s educator and entertainer Conductor Jack for your event! Conductor Jack plays live music (no backing tracks!) on guitar, ukulele, harmonica, kazoo, and more – while introducing young children to the world of music, movement, and educational fun!
Contact
Conductor Jack will work to accommodate your budget and schedule. Please contact Jack’s agent (and wife) Kitty Norton at: jackandkittyxo@gmail.com or 818-233-0612. Already booked a show and need help promoting the concert? Click here for Conductor Jack’s PR Tool Kit.
About the Live Show!
Conductor Jack is an Emmy Award winning, children’s musician that specializes in organic, vaudeville-influenced folk music for young children and families. Energetic, educational, and entertaining, this solo show features Jack on guitar, ukulele, and harmonica – with his hand puppet friends Grandpa Sven and Buppy Bear!
Prior to his work as a full-time, professional touring performance artist and musician, Jack and his wife Kitty worked as preschool teachers. All of their children’s songs were written and created in the classroom. The TV series they co-created, The Zinghoppers Show, was seen daily by nearly five million viewers on over 100 PBS member stations nationwide as well as in 174 countries via the Department of Defense operated AFN Family Channel. Today, their YouTube channel reaches thousands of children daily.
Conductor Jack tours internationally – performing an average of 250 concert events annually. He is based in Minnesota. Jack and his puppets have toured the globe performing for the Pentagon – playing shows for families of US Military personnel stationed in Europe, the Mediterranean and the Middle East.
Conductor Jack has performed at a wide range of venues – from theaters to performing arts centers, fairs, festivals, malls, libraries and more. One time he even sang in a chicken coop! Besides that, um, “unique” show, tour highlights include: the US Embassy International School (Amman, Jordan), The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (Washington, D.C.), the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum (Nashville, TN), and the Mall of America (Bloomington, MN).
Celebrity fans seen at Conductor Jack’s concerts include: Keith Urban, Nicole Kidman, Brad Paisley, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, members of Kings of Leon, and Mike Wolfe – star of the hit TV show, American Pickers.
Parent Magazine named Conductor Jack “Nashville’s #1 Children’s Entertainer” for FIVE years in a row, and KidzBop On Demand called him “the hottest new preschool act in town!”
Most recently, Conductor Jack was thrilled to hear that former First Lady Michelle Obama used his recording of “Tooty Ta” to dance with a group of youngsters. So fun!!
Film buffs may recognize four original songs performed by Conductor Jack inThe Florida Project, an Oscar-nominated film starring Willem Dafoe, which was directed by Sean Baker (Anora, Tangerine). The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 2017.
Why You Should Choose Conductor Jack For Your Next Kids Event
Audience Participation
- Kids in the audience become the stars of the show!
- Children will be singing, dancing and hopping along!
- Fun and fully interactive!
Fun for All Ages
- Developed for preschool and early elementary age children (up to second graders)
- Use of organic, acoustic music appeals to moms, dads and even some teens! Note: Jack does not use pre-recorded backing tracks.
- He is a former preschool teacher and music educator. Jack and his wife Kitty writes most of the music and she has a degree in Early Childhood Education and worked for many years as a preschool teacher.
International TV Success
- Back in the day, The Zinghoppers TV Show was seen by nearly 5 million people in 174 countries daily.
- In the United States, they were broadcast on over 100 PBS member stations nationwide.
- The show was also broadcast by the Department of Defense on the AFN Family Channel to millions of US Military families worldwide, and on Trinity Broadcast Network’s Smile of a Child (a channel devoted to educational programming for homeschoolers).
…and now Jack’s newly-launched YouTube Kids channel reaches thousands of families daily, with two new videos released every week!
Award-Winning Success and Respect From the Industry
- Emmy Award winners for “Best Children’s Program”.
- …and nominated for an additional five more Emmy Awards!
- Named “Nashville’s #1 Kids Entertainer” by Parent Magazine (for five years in a row).
- 100% artist-owned and totally independent… and we like it that way!
NOW BOOKING: A Holiday Dance Party!
Award-winning family entertainment with Nashville’s BEST Children’s Entertainer for five years in a row! Conductor Jack’s show is guaranteed to make your kids move and groove!
Get ready to hop into the holidays with Conductor Jack! At this Holiday Dance Party, children in the audience become the stars of the show through an innovative combination of engaging entertainment and educational activity songs!
Children love classic holiday songs, and a winter performance by Conductor Jack is perfect entertainment for your venue or event.
In addition to his most popular songs and interactive dance grooves, Conductor Jack loves singing classics like “Jingle Bells”, “Frosty The Snowman”, “Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer” as well as funky originals like “Snowflakes” and “Dancing Like A Christmas Tree”.
Full of festive fun, a holiday show by Conductor Jack will leave your audience rocking and rolling, moving and grooving all season long!
Affordable family entertainment for your holiday event! Contact Kitty today for special rates for all events from November 1 to January 1: jackandkittyxo@gmail.com
PR Support and Marketing Assistance
Conductor Jack’s commitment to you as a presenter is that he will deliver the highest quality show with the most professional and caring service possible. His team will work very hard to promote your event as much as we can!
Conductor Jack loves to make himself available to any local newspapers, radio, TV, podcasts, bloggers, or kids playing with tin-can telephones (that last one is a joke). The point is: it’s always fun spreading the word about your big event!
Contact Conductor Jack’s publicist Emma at: jackandkittyxo@gmail.com or call/text: 818-233-0612.
Reviews and Press
Conductor Jack loves hearing from concert presenters, media and parents about his live shows! Here’s a few kind words folks recently said about Conductor Jack…
“The most famous musician in Nashville… if you are under five!”
(The Tennessean)
“One of the most entertaining acoustic musicians in the Midwest.”
(Minneapolis Star Tribune)
“The hottest new preschool act in town!”
(KidzBop On Demand)
“Organic, acoustic, honest and joy-filled. Kids love Conductor Jack as much as parents do.”
(NYParent.com)
For additional testimonials from parents, educators and children just scroll to the bottom of this page!
Testimonials From Past Clients
“Just wanted to thank you once again for coming out to Oakdale last night and putting on the show for the youth and residents of Oakdale. Everyone had a blast! I saw the live Facebook stream Kitty did! What an awesome extra touch to make everyone feel like they’re part of something! You were awesome!” Nathan Timmons, City of Oakdale Concerts
“Just a big thanks to your entire team for making Saturday a HUGE success! You guys put on a great show and the kiddos loved every second!” Jessica Roberts, Marketing and Sponsorship Director, The Mall At Green Hills, Nashville TN
“Thanks for a great concert! I remember singing some of the songs you played with my son, David. What great memories you helped to spark!” Mike Ragsdale, Knox County Mayor, Knoxville, TN
“Your work clearly combines a strong educational background with a knowledge of your preschool audience. It is entertaining and compelling. Thanks for your commitment to honoring young children and furthering their education through interactive music, movement and fun.” Justin Harvey, Program Manager, Nashville Public Television (PBS)
“Your show is unbelievable in promoting health to kids. I highly recommend it.” Harold Lewis, Community Outreach Director, Whole Foods Market
“We share with Conductor Jack a mission of providing quality children’s entertainment with a sense of self-respect, healthy choices and consideration for your neighbors. His LIVE show was a huge hit with children and their parents. It was fun, positive and fully interactive with the audience. The quality was high and that was certainly appreciated by all of us. It was a huge hit with the audience.” Becky Magura, President & General Manager, WCTE, Upper Cumberland Public Television (PBS)
“Thank you for your performance. I was fortunate to attend and thoroughly enjoyed the music and the excitement. What a great event! I believe we need more live music in Music City. Conductor Jack is helping make that happen and we truly would not be Music City without you.” Karl Dean, Mayor, Nashville, TN
“Hey Conductor Jack! I have a little boy named Easton who is now 14 months old. We always have PBS Kids on during our free time. It is sometimes difficult to keep a little guy occupied while you attempt to get something around the house accomplished. Anytime Conductor Jack comes on TV his attention is automatically focused and he gets so excited. Starts clapping and dancing. His favorite so far is Hop-A-Roo. Thank you and the rest of the cast for making him so happy! I hope to bring him to one of the shows or tapings one day.” Sadie G., Parent
“I just wanted to say thank you again for performing in our libraries for our Summer Reading Kick Off Events! I was great to work with you and the branches were all so happy with the turnouts and they had so much fun at the shows! I heard nothing but giggles and positive comments while I was in the audience. Hopefully we will see you again next summer!” Danette Barton, Youth Services Manager, Maricopa County Library District, Phoenix AZ
“Dear Conductor Jack, Oh my goodness – you are so much fun and amazing. The kids had a blast and so did I!! I cannot tell you enough how much fun we had. You have a wonderful sweet spirit and talent! Thank you ever so much!” Ms. Sherry, Youth Librarian, Lexington, KY
“What a wonderful show! It was awesome how you are able to travel so lightly, yet WOW the audience with great songs, silly antics and fabulous audience participation and dancing. Our families and our staff totally enjoyed the show! Thank you!” Katie Jasinski, Children’s Library Director, Wicomico Public Library, Salisbury MD
“Your show was incredible. I have been teaching kindergarten for 14 years and can say without a doubt it was the best and most appropriate field trip we have taken our children on. We will be looking for your shows again next year.” Susan Houston, Cromwell Elementary, Memphis, TN
“We really enjoyed the show today!!! Kids at Fall Hamilton can’t quit talking about it!!” – Ali McCain, Fall Hamilton Elementary, Nashville, TN
“We were delighted today to host a show by Conductor Jack and his puppets – an act I’ve never seen before, or even heard of before, I must admit! We were looking forward to it. The kids also didn’t know what to expect. And the show was wonderful! From the first moment the first song started kids were on their feet, dancing, having a wonderful time!” Anne-Marie Blitz, Principal, The American International School of Rotterdam, The Netherlands
“Conductor Jack is great because he makes us laugh, makes us dance, and makes us move! Thank you!” Dorothy Hogode, School Board Director
“Everything was so easy! Making a reservation, finding the venue, getting to our seats. Everything was fantastic. A+, Jack!” Megan Wright, Kindergarten Teacher
“It was funny and I loved the funny puppets.” Chloe M., Kindergartner
“I love you Conductor Jack! This was the best day of school EVER!” Tameika R., First Grader
“I really appreciate how friendly everyone at your office is, how friendly the performer was and what a great concert this was.” Emily Garcia, Kindergarten Teacher
“Thanks for making the whole process so simple: from placing reservations to parking our bus to leaving the theater after the show, everything was a breeze!” Julia Hunt, 1st Grade Teacher
“The puppets make us want to dance and Conductor Jack is funny. I like learning new stuff.” Travis, First Grader
“It’s fun, the kids enjoyed it. Even the adults were dancing and singing!” Oleta Robbins, Parent
“It’s very entertaining and the kids get to move, and I really like that.” Heather Joyce, Parent
“I liked the show because it’s educational… and fun! Lots of fun movements and great exercise for the kids!” Leslie Elsie, Parent
“My favorite part was… all of it!” Toby, Kindergartner
“Conductor Jack’s songs give them a lot of exercise… so they take a good nap!” Gale Montag, Pre-K Teacher
“Conductor Jack was enthusiastic and vibrant and full of energy. My kids jumped to their feet right away after he began singing and playing and squeals of laughter were soon heard throughout the room. Some of the kids seemed barely able to control themselves from spinning and dancing! Many adults were also singing right along, reliving their own childhood memories. I’m certain Jack and Kitty will be around for many years, entertaining and education generations of children (and their parents!).” Barbara Flynn, Children’s Librarian, Irwin, PA
FAQ: Conductor Jack’s Live Concerts
Q: How long is the show?
A: Most venues want Conductor Jack to play 45 to 60 minutes, however he is very flexible and will work with your need. Sometimes folks want him to sing for 30 minutes – and one time someone asked for 8 hours!! Uff da, that’s a lotta singing – but Conductor Jack did it!
Q: What ages is this for?
A: Conductor Jack’s show is designed to engage kids ages 2 to 8, however he often plays intergenerational shows where kids, their parents, and grandparents have fun. Think of Conductor Jack’s show as a big ol’ family dance party!
Q: How much does the show cost?
A: Give Jack’s agent (and wife) Kitty a call or email to discuss (818-233-0612 or jackandkittyxo@gmail.com). We will work with your budget and strive to make performances affordable for all! Jack will work with your budget.
Q: What instruments does Conductor Jack play?
A: In this show, Conductor Jack plays the acoustic guitar, steel guitar (“dobro”), ukulele, harmonica, and kazoo. The show is live, performed without any backing tracks which makes for a refreshingly organic, artistic concert experience for families and children.
Q: What are Conductor Jack’s sound equipment needs?
A: He can provide his own sound equipment (PA). However, if you would like to provide this, all Conductor Jack needs is a vocal microphone, an instrument microphone, and amplification which meets your anticipated audience needs.
Contact Now!
For bookings, please contact Jack’s agent Kitty Norton. Call/text: 818-233-0612 or email: jackandkittyxo@gmail.com. She will get back to you the same business day. Thanks for your support and interest!
Promo Tool Kit
Conductor Jack’s commitment to you as a presenter is that he will deliver the highest quality show with the most professional and caring service possible. His team will work very hard to promote your event as much as we can. Conductor Jack loves to make himself available to any local newspapers, radio, TV, podcasts, bloggers, telegraphs or pigeon posts (those last two are jokes). The point is: it’s always fun spreading the word about your big event, and we are here to help! Contact Jack’s publicist Emma at: jackandkittyxo@gmail.com or call/text: 818-233-0612.
Artist Name
Conductor Jack
Musical Style
Family Folk Songs and Children’s Music From the 1920s and 1930s.
Show Description (One Sentence)
Toot! Toot! All aboard for fun! Join Emmy Award winning educator and children’s entertainer Conductor Jack for a preschool dance party that will get the whole family movin’ and groovin’!
Show Description (One Paragraph)
Toot! Toot! All aboard for fun! Imagine a world where kids aren’t glued to screens, families dance and sing together, and time moves a bit slower. That’s the magic of Conductor Jack, the alter ego of critically acclaimed folk musician and historian Jack Norton. As the friendly, train-enthusiast Conductor Jack, he sings family folk songs and children’s music from the 1920s and 1930s. Travel back in time with this Emmy Award winning entertainer as he plays live music (no backing tracks!) on guitar, ukulele, harmonica, kazoo, and more – while introducing young children to the world of music, movement, and educational fun! Conductor Jack was named “Nashville’s #1 Children’s Entertainer” for FIVE years in a row!
Publicity Photo
Right-click and save the image below to download this promotional photo to your computer (or click here). This image is protected by copyright but may be used by a newspaper, magazine or online in connection with an article promoting our event at your venue. Please credit to: “Photographer: Emma Smith for Jack and Kitty Media Group”. If you have a question on how to use this image, email us: jackandkittyxo@gmail.com
Promotional Poster
Here is a poster for you to right-click and save to download to your computer. For PNG, use this link. For PDF, use this link. We recommend using the white box at the bottom of the design to add the date, time, and venue name. If you have a question on how to use this poster, email us: jackandkittyxo@gmail.com
Links and Social Media
- ConductorJack.com
- YouTube (coming soon)