Active Music for Children


From the first time the children heard Bill Hooper, they loved his music. The first time I heard him I knew that I wanted his music in our school.
— Ann Carlson, Montessori Academy of Glen Ellyn
  • "Bill Hooper makes each performance interactive, educational and lively."

    - Alice Sosnowski, Oakview Montessori

  • "Children are encouraged by Hooper to move and participate in the actions described in each song. Whether they are being popcorn, a kite, or an astronaut preparing for a trip into space, listeners will have fun acting out each tune."

    - School Library Journal, Nov. 2012

  • “A genuine love for music comes through in Hooper’s songs.”

    Luann Grosscup, Chicago Tribune

Sample Mr. Hooper’s Music

Mr. Hooper takes a fun, engaging, and age-appropriate approach to connecting his music with his audience, encouraging openness and participation that will have your little ones learning, laughing and playing along — just like in Mr. Hooper’s Ostrich Song!

Click here Listen to “The Ostrich Song,” and “The Moo Moo Song,” on YouTube!

For Classroom or Home Fun and Learning

Mr. Hooper offers live shows at schools, libraries, and concert venues

Through humor and active participation, Mr. Hooper and audience create a warm world of learning and laughter. Bill Hooper has been performing original interactive children's music in the Chicago area for nearly forty years.

He has performed in a variety of musical settings throughout the Midwest, including Taste of Chicago, Woodstock Opera House, The Chicago Public Library, and on WGN TV's Bozo Show!

Accompanied by guitar, Mr. Hooper performs original songs about music and motion, nature and feelings, which resonate with young children and their families.

Booking a Show with Mr. Hooper

Please feel free to contact Mr. Hooper directly using the email and phone number below.

Phone: 630 - 293 - 1155

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You may also contact Mr. Hooper by submitting the form on this page.