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Follow on Google News | Children’s Musician Bobby Susser Awarded High Honor by Teachers College, Columbia UniversitySongwriter, performer and record producer Bobby Susser receives Distinguished Alumni Award recognizing his life’s work from alma mater Teacher’s College, Columbia University.
By: The B Company Susser participated in the Festival’s weekend-long events celebrating the College’s 125th Anniversary, including a Trustee’s Cocktail Reception, the Opening Ceremonies, and the Awards Luncheon, where he made his acceptance remarks, adding, “Teaching children through songs, in addition to entertaining, always appealed to me. I’ve been immersed in the children’s music world over the years, and one can be tempted to follow trends in this, or any, genre. However, this incredible honor reinforces my commitment to both educating and entertaining children through music. Understanding the importance of that goal is a true gift that one receives in attending Teacher’s College.” Teachers College's 90,000 graduates include leading educators, psychologists, administrators, and other professionals. From among those, The Alumni Council honors the College's most extraordinary alumni each year with the Distinguished Alumni Award and the Early Career Award. Susser’ Susser’s latest album, for children of all ages, is titled WO! It has received critical acclaim from both School Library Journal and Educational Dealer, as well as two Dr. Toy Awards including top 10 Best Audio-Video Products, and a Parent’s Choice award. With 12 children’s albums in the marketplace, 25 albums recorded, and over 5 million albums sold, Susser is best known in the music industry as an accomplished children’s artist, although he has long written, performed and produced pop songs for adults. Susser scored an international pop hit with “Once You Understand,” Website: www.BobbySusser.com Biography & Discography: Children's music videos: http://www.youtube.com/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/ For interviews, review copies or white papers written by Susser, contact publicist Beth Ann Hilton, The B Company, 310-560-8390 or bethhilton@thebcompany.com. About Bobby Susser Bobby Susser (MA ’87) earned his master’s in Communication Arts and Sciences in Early Childhood Education at Teachers College, Columbia University. He has written and produced original, easy-to-learn, award-winning children’s songs since 1972, as well as internationally acclaimed popular songs for all ages. Bobby works with several types of singers and musicians depending upon the song, style, and subject matter. He has sold over 5 million CDs, produced 25 albums, and entertained and taught lessons to scores of children through his songs. Along the way, he has received dozens of awards from respected children’s, parenting and educational organizations. His latest album, released for children of all ages, is titled WO! About the Awards In the early 1970s, Alumni Council members, at Teachers College, Columbia University, expressed both surprise and satisfaction in the variety of careers represented among the alumni. The Council and Dr. William Summerscales initiated the Distinguished Alumni Awards Program to broadcast this breadth and variety. Teachers College's 90,000 graduates include leading educators, psychologists, administrators, and other professionals. The Alumni Council honors the College's most extraordinary alumni each year with the Distinguished Alumni Award and the Early Career Award. http://www.tc.edu/ End
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