AGING
WESTERN GERONTOLOGICAL SOCIETY
Gloria Cavanaugh, Executive Director
"Your songs were not only timely, but fun, touching, and invigorating. You also
managed to hold the complete attention of an audience already tired from a
long day of sessions -- no mean feat!"
BUSINESS
ESSO RESOURCES CANADA, LMTD.
Richard Isaacs, Human Resources Dept.
"The messages you conveyed were real, and your style provides an impact
that stays around for a long, long time. You are a powerful person with a
unique gift of sharing yourself with a group, and yet you manage the emotions
of the group very carefully, with care and sensitivity."
CHURCHES
CENTER FOR RELIGION AND LIFE
Donald DeNoon, D.Min & Simon Lefebvre, CSV
"The Peter Alsop concert was a phenomenal event for us, which more
than met our expectations. The audience, from young children to senior
citizens, were captivated by his music, his humor, and his style."
BETH EL TEMPLE CENTER
Rabbi Earl Grollman
" A religious experience is not limited to the church or synagogue
but listening to your songs. It was wonderful to be entertained and
at the same time to be presented with exciting insights."
DEATH AND DYING/ LOSS AND GRIEF
DR. ELISABETH KUBLER-ROSS
Author & pioneer in field of grief & hospice
"I want you to know how much I enjoy your singing and your work for the
improvement of love on the planet Earth."
NORTH SCITUATE MEDICAL CENTER
Therese A. Rando, PhD, Clinical Director
"Your recent presentations at the Children and Death Conference were
fantastic. As a traditionally trained clinical psychologist, I am somewhat
skittish about non-traditional educational tools, however, let me say without
qualification, that your work is superb and I see how effective it is at
reaching people."
THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS
Marilyn Holtyn, National Conference Organizing Committee
"You had the unique ability to bring them from tears to hugs and laughter,
which is exactly what they needed before venturing out into the real world
again. It was marvelous!"
FAMILY CONCERTS
LOS ANGELES CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
Suzie Galler, Director of Children's Programs
"I can't thank you enough for the enormous contribution you made. Your
music is so alive with words that speak directly to kids, it's a joy to watch
the audience react to you."
THE CRIPPLED CHILDREN'S SOCIETY
Kids and Staff of Camp Paivika
"Thank you for your fantastic, tremendous, inspiring, energetic, fabulous,
stupendous, refreshing, out-of-sight, and "disgusting" musical presentation.
You were wonderful! We love you!"
FAMILY VIOLENCE
PARENTS UNITED
Virginia Doonan, President
"Your performance added a unique tone and quality which was significant,
meaningful, and appreciated by the conference attendees."
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL NATIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Joyce Thomas, Director, Child Protection
"Thank you for your contributions, your support and your guidance in providing
such an outstanding program for professionals. Your evaluations were
extremely positive. Participants indicated that the content was both
relevant and significant in their particular area of practice."
CA CONSORTIUM OF CHILD ABUSE COUNCILS
Paul Crissey, Director
"Absolutely magnificient! Your ability to entertain while drawing out real
emotions is a gift, and I appreciate your sharing it with us all."
HOSPITALS
SIMONTON CANCER CENTER
Dr. O. Carl Simonton, Director, author, pioneer in treating cancer
"Dr. Alsop has a remarkable ability to diffuse the difficulty of dealing with
sensitive issues using his songs and sense of humor. I use his music
in my work with cancer patients."
MOUNT CARMEL MERCY HOSPITAL - MI
Judith Odiorne, Director of Nursing
"The poignancy yet practicality of the content, and the methods for using
laughter and play in working with children who happen to be hospitalized
was most appreciated. The unique value of this workshop was in
your style of presentation."
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER - OH
Dr. Jane A. Nichols
"You offered relief and spoke to issues we could not have reached in any
other way. Thank you! People are still inspired and have been motivated to
action, and our own staff can still be heard singing a line or two from one of
your songs! You have had a delightful impact!"
HARBOR-UCLA MEDICAL CENTER - CA
Dr. Neal Kauffman, Professor of Pediatrics
"Thank-you for your excellent Pediatric Grand Rounds. Your talk was well
received and stimulated much thought and discussion."
LIBRARIES
Charlene Strickland, Librarian
"Two Valencia librarians are fighting over the promo copy of your
'Take Me With You!' album! "
MENTAL HEALTH
ST. CLAIR CO. COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH BOARD
Ida Basinski & Roger Facione, Directors
"The series of concerts you performed for students, professionals, and the
community at large were very well received. You had a tremendously positive
impact upon St. Clair County, Peter. We are already talking about
having you come back!"
MI ASSN. OF CHILDREN'S ALLIANCES
Mary Gillett, Training Coordinator
"Terrific workshop! You gave the audience the unique opportunity to
not only sharpen professional skills, but to reduce stress, laugh and cry,
and nurture themselves."
PARENTS
HAWKEYE AREA COMM. ACTION PROGRAM - IA
Donna Castle, Director
"The parents and professional people who attended your concert felt that
it was a very positive experience, and the children are still talking about it
with their friends."
CENTER FOR CHILDREN & PARENTS - AK
Shirley Pittz, AK School Psychologists Assn.
"You were a real hit and certainly the highlight of the conference!"
PRISONS
ALASKA DEPT. OF CORRECTIONS
Michael Stark, Asst. Attny General
"Consider this a strong recommendation for you in your continuing endeavors
to uplift the human spirit. In your appearances at four of Alaska's correctional
institutions, I believe you have planted the seeds for change in some who
would otherwise wither on the vine."
CALIFORNIA INSTITUTION FOR MEN - CHINO
Skip Arjo, Recreation Supervisor
"The inmates thoroughly enjoyed the show. It is rare when a performance
so readily meets with the approval of black, white and chicano inmates."
SCHOOLS
LOWER KUSKOKWIN SCHOOL DISTRICT - AK
Michael E. Murray, Principal, Mikelnguut Elitnaurviat School
"A real treat! Peter talked with the children and adults in a gentle positive
manner, coupled with wit and humor that made thought provoking issues
and concerns come alive without being threatening or too scary.
I highly recommend him."
SEEDS UNIV. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - CA
Helen Turner, Principal
"You surely have a delightful way with young children and the important
messages are painlessly (and tunefully) absorbed. Your music is still ringing
in our ears and Alsop songs are being sung in many classes. How can
we ever thank you! "
SEXUALITY
CLARK UNIVERSITY - MA
Dr. Elizabeth Stanko, Sociology Dept.
"Thank you again for participating in my class on 'Women and Crime'.
Your sensitivity to the subject of the victimization of women, both in your talk
and in your songs, helped the class understand and feel. The students used
you as a reference throughout the semester!"
AIDS PROJECT L.A. - CA
Nada Cox, Mental Health Program Manager
"It's reassuring to find someone as grounded and joyful as yourself working
with children. The staff and students that I work with wanted you to know
you were very appreciated."
SOCIETY FOR THE SCIENTIFIC STUDY OF SEX - PA
Dr. Steve Allen Jr. and Dr. Andrea Parrot, Co-Chairs
"Excellent! The time allotted to you was too limited!"
SUBSTANCE_ABUSE
GRANT WOOD AREA EDUCATIONAL AGENCY - IA
Pam McLeod, Conference Director
"Your presentation addressed many of the very crucial issues faced by
young people today. Your sense of humor and stage presence added to
the positive impact you had upon the kids."
VICTIMS ANONYMOUS - CA
Lori Brown, President
"Your performance was fantastic and certainly the highlight of our evening.
Your sensitivity towards some very delicate issues gets through to an
audience in a very special way!"
ONSITE TRAINING & CONSULTING - SD
Sharon Wegscheider-Cruse & Dr. Joe Cruse, Directors
"It's absolutely fantastic the way you're using the family roles. Our registrants
got more than they or we anticipated. You were responsible for a great
part of the gifts they received."
TEACHERS
DR. ASHLEY MONTAGU
Founder of Dept. of Anthropology, Rutgers Univ., Eminent Scholar & Author
"Peter Alsop's songs are delightful, not only for singing with children,
but engaging their interest in the child that remains in every adult."
STATE TEACHER'S CONFERENCE - WA
Don Fitzmahan, Director
"Thank-you again for your energy and sensitivity. Your concert was a very
uplifting moment in our conference. Many times during the week your songs
were used, mimicked and referred to as the conference continued."
SCHOOL DISTRICT 25 - POCATELLO, ID
Gordon Murri, Director of Cirriculum
"Your way of taking current societal problems and bringing them to the
forefront is excellent. I certainly recommend your performance to any
teacher group."
GEORGIA ASSN ON YOUNG CHILDREN
Sue Miller, Conference Chair
"Your presentations were delightful and while they were most frequently funny,
they also packed powerful messages to us about kids! Thanks!"
TEENAGERS
MICHIGAN TEENAGE INSTITUTE
Mary Kay Davis, Co-ordinator
"An amazing performer! Through his music, unique personality and stage
presence, Peter delivers social messages with humor and a marvelous
perceptiveness. Emotions evoked through song touch deeply and endure."
