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June 14, 2011

Children's Library

Tom Chapin and kids at the Library of Congress


On April 4th, 2011, ASCAP Foundation President Paul Williams hosted an educational presentation and concert at the Library of Congress featuring three-time Grammy-winning children's and folk music performer Tom Chapin. Librarian of Congress Dr. James Billington welcomed youngsters and Rep. Howard Coble (R-NC) delivered remarks linking music and education. The event was attended by local schoolchildren and the families of members of Congress, and began with a discussion between Williams (who wrote the lyric score of The Muppet Movie) and Chapin about creating children's music, the life of a songwriter and Chapin's distinguished career. Following the discussion, Chapin and his trio performed a selection of his original songs beloved by children and families.