the musical storytelling at Music Play Patrol
Our musical storytelling program works with libraries to provide interactive and high-quality music education sessions at an affordable cost.
Our curriculum consists of interactive lessons, including Musical Storytelling, Movement Activities, DIY Instruments, World Music, African & Latin Percussion, etc.
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Philadelphia's Best Children's Music Program
Mister Boom Boom's First Children's Book
Musical Storytelling Program & Book Signing
There's Something in My Closet
FOR AGES 3+ | This delightful and engaging story explores our bedtime fears and the importance of telling the truth. As with all of Mister Boom Boom's programs, this story is interactive with audience participation and special instruments and sound effects. After the performance, Mister Boom Boom will be available to sign copies of his book. Mister Boom Boom is available to make appearances nationwide. To register, please contact our office.
Featured 2024 Programs
Going on an Adventure
FOR AGES 2+ | This musical storytelling program is all about using our imaginations and friendship. Best of all, this program includes a parade!
There's Something in My Closet
FOR AGES 3+ | Get ready for a musical story about honesty featuring our silly voice-changing microphone and electronic instruments. Students get to explore the electronic instruments at the end of the program. This program is based on our new children's book by company owner Frank Coates. The book will be available for families to purchase after the performance. Request Mister Boom Boom (Frank) by selecting the Mister Boom Boom option on your registration form.
African Drum Circle - Mister Boom Boom Performance
FOR ALL AGES
Students learn about a variety of West African hand drums including the djembe, talking drum, and more!
Bucket Drumming
FOR ALL AGES - Students will learn how to create music from ordinary buckets. We will explore different rhythms and students will create their own drum beats!
we have a variety of options
School Year (Sept-May)
Library Performance and Storytelling-
Performance is 30-45 minutes depending on program
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A member of the Music Play Patrol team will execute the performance. If you would like a visit from Mister Boom Boom (Mr. Frank), select the Book Now under Mister Boom Boom heading to the right.
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The African Drum Circle Program is only performed by Mister Boom Boom, so please select an option in the Mister Boom Boom booking section below
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Rates are for sessions scheduled in September through May
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Up to 50 students indoors per session
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A travel fee of $3.00/mile is applied for locations more than 25 miles away
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Must be located in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, or Maryland
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Discounts are available for booking multiple shows at your location or with the library system.
Summer 2024
Library Performance and Storytelling-
Performance is 30-45 minutes depending on program
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A member of the Music Play Patrol team will execute the performance. If you would like a visit from Mister Boom Boom (Mr. Frank), select the Book Now under Mister Boom Boom heading to the right.
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The African Drum Circle Program is only performed by Mister Boom Boom, so please select an option in the Mister Boom Boom booking section below
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Prices are for sessions scheduled June - August
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Up to 50 students indoors per session
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A travel fee of $3.00/mile is applied for locations more than 25 miles away
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Must be located in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, or Maryland
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Discounts are available for booking multiple shows at your location or with the library system.
Mister Boom Boom
Library Performance and Storytelling-
Performance is 30-45 minutes depending on program
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Mister Boom Boom will execute your performance
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Up to 50 students indoors per session
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A travel fee of $3.00/mile is applied for locations more than 25 miles away
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This rate is for performances in the Philadelphia area only. Please call (215) 621-6008 for quotes for performances outside of the Philadelphia area.
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Discounts are available for booking multiple shows at your location or with the library system.
THERE'S SOMETHING IN MY CLOSET - BOOK READING & SIGNING
10 Book Bundle & Reading
45-Minute Program in Philadelphia Region-
Includes 10 hardcover books
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Performances scheduled 9:00am - 2:00pm
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A travel fee of $3.00/mile is applied for locations more than 25 miles away
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Must be located in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, or Maryland
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Discounts are available for booking multiple shows at your location or with the library system.
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Bulk book order discount available to schools and libraries
Morning Book Reading & Signing
45-Minute Program in Philadelphia Region-
Performances scheduled 9:00am - 2:00pm
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A travel fee of $3.00/mile is applied for locations more than 25 miles away
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Must be located in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, or Maryland
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Discounts are available for booking multiple shows at your location or with the library system.
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Bulk book order discount available to schools and libraries
Afternoon Book Reading & Signing
45-Minute Program in Philadelphia Region-
Performances scheduled after 2pm
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A travel fee of $3.00/mile is applied for locations more than 25 miles away
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Must be located in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, or Maryland
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Discounts are available for booking multiple shows at your location or with the library system.
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Bulk book order discount available to schools and libraries
Meet Our Team
Mister Boom Boom
Frank Coates is a music educator, entertainer, multi-instrumentalist, YouTuber, and owner of Music Play Patrol. He is a passionate advocate for music enrichment in early education. Using his background as a composer and pianist, Mister Boom Boom creates a unique experience for his students and viewers introducing them to instruments from around the world.
Miss Shannon
Shannon has been singing and playing guitar for 20 years. She is a singer/songwriter who studied music in Hollywood, CA, has a strong choral and musical theater background, received music honors in high school for music theory, and was in the South Jersey choir. Shannon is excited to bring her love of music into the world of children’s education.
Miss Jess
During her many years as an AMS-certified Montessori preschool teacher, Miss Jess developed her love of making music with young children. She has led children’s music classes at schools in the Philadelphia area for babies, toddlers, and preschool-age children since 2015, when she left her career as a preschool teacher to play music professionally with her former harmony-driven band, No Good Sister.
Miss Cassie
Cassie Zinkan is a 2019 graduate of Mansfield University of Pennsylvania (B.M. voice performance) and 2022 graduate of the Eastman School of Music (M.M. opera performance and literature). Cassie hails from Middletown, Pennsylvania, and her ukulele (her instrument of choice) hails from Hawaii. Though trained in opera, Cassie has an extensive background in choir singing, her self-proclaimed “first love.” Cassie is also fond of singing and playing jazz.
Miss Briana
Briana is a highly motivated individual seeking to use her skills in music and behavioral health to enter the education world. She is currently pursuing an M.A. in Music Therapy at Drexel University in hopes to provide a therapeutic approach to aid child development and growth.
Stream Mr. Boom Boom & Friends, Vol. 1
If you enjoy the music in Mr. Boom Boom’s Music Room videos, then check out Mr. Boom Boom & Friends, Vol. 1, available on all major streaming platforms.