"Everybody Loves Dennis"

"Radio Disney AM1450 would like to thank Dennis and Company for all of their entertainment contributions to many of our Radio Disney events over the past 6 months. Radio Disney has always directed their focus on families and kids in the New Orleans area and across the country. The same focus is seen here through Dennis and Company's performances and in their songs. Families and kids at our events light up when Dennis and Company starts top perform and they don't sit down until it's over- and they always want more. You have added that extra family element that Radio Disney and the Walt Disney Company strives for at each of our local events. Thank you and your family agian for the established partnership over the past six months and we look forward to working with you many times in the future."
--Kim Wilde, Promotions Manager, Walt Disney Company's Radio Disney AM1450

"Dennis is perhaps the biggest name in children's music. During his performances, adults and children (ages 3 years and up) respond to his uplifting, rhythmic music that encourages 'sing-along' and active participation."
--St. Tammany news-Banner

"Fun, spirited, and alive with characteristic zeal, Dennis sings songs that contain a wide variety of rhythms that blend with his warm and generous musical manner. The songs cover such topics as friendship, imagination, movement, and family. 'Alphabet Bop,' 'Vegetable Song,' and 'Out of Your Hair' are a few of the very ingenious titles included in his collection. Parents frequently tell Dennis that they keep playing his tapes even after they have dropped their children off at school."
--"This Dennis is No Menace," by Carolyn Hasser

"Charming and delightful."
--Disneyland/Vista Records and Tapes

"His songs emphasize traditional themes in childrens' music: friendship, imgination, health, and education. And, like many performers, he tries to keep kids' attention by getting them to snap their fingers, wave their hands, shout, or otherwise participate."
--Lagniappe

"Compellingly upbeat and rhythmic, designed to acquaint kids with music in a fun, happy way."
--Times Picayune

"Delightful mix of traditional and original tunes that's just right for kids ages 3 and up. Dennis has a soft-spoken touch of a Mr. Rogers or a Raffi, with a Southern twist that's very appealing."
--Silo/Alcazar Records

"Perhaps the best known childrens' musician on the local circuit is Dennis Berner, who gets fingers snapping and hands clapping during his lively shows for youngsters."
--Times Picayune

“From a teacher's perspective, Dennis' music is very suitable for our classroom. It's very child-oriented, it's fun, and it has lots of rhyming words and rhythms. We actually use it to enhance our curriculum in the classroom.”
--Erin Sabludowsky, Pre-School Teacher

“Charming and delightful.”
--Disneyland/Buena Vista Records

“We've been carrying Dennis' music for over ten years now. We carry the Dennis CDs basically because he's a local artist that does good things for the community, and the parents and children really enjoy listening to it.”

“We have Dennis' display at our front counter that always sparks an interest with our customers. Dennis' music sells itself.”
--Tricia Cooper, Buyer, Le Jouet Toys

“We've been listening to Dennis' music for years. We listen to it in the car, we listen to it at home, and even my husband and I put it on when the kids aren't around. It's so much fun!”
--Allison See, Mother of Two and Dennis Fan

“Perhaps the best known children's musician on the local circuit is Dennis Berner, who gets fingers snapping and hands clapping during his lively show for youngsters.”

“…compellingly upbeat and rhythmic, designed to acquaint kids with music in a fun, happy way.”
--The Times Picayune, New Orleans

“Dennis & Company's live performance is really LIVE. There is not a single person in the audience who does not get involved in the musical experience that he offers.”

“Bernie the Bear is one of the most charming performers we've ever had here at the Children's Castle, and his talent as a percussionist is extraordinary. I've never seen a bear with so much talent!”

“Families continue to come to see Dennis & Company because there's something about seeing a whole family perform. It makes people feel that thet can take the music home with them and continue the performance experience with their children.”
--Jill Jeskin, Project Consultant, Children's Castle

“I would definitely recommend Dennnis' music for any kids, and definitely in the hospital situation. It's so important for kids to get the full sensory experience, and music is a huge part of that.”

“We have a very special relationship with Dennis & Company because they have been volunteering their time to perform for the kids on Thanksgiving moring for over the past ten years now.”
--Suzanne St. Amand, Music Therapist, Children's Hospital New Orleans

“From a P.E. perspective, Dennis' music is very suitable for the kids. We use his music to warm up every day. It motivates them, it keeps them flexible, they stretch to it, they bend, they move, they twist, and they can't wait until we turn on the music again.”
--Alice Atkinson, Lower School P.E. Teacher

“As a music teacher, and a musician, I think Dennis' music is very upbeat, very happy. The children love singing it, and we love using it in the classroom. Many of his songs can be put into a thematic unit for young children.”
--Kay Higginbotham, Pre/Lower School Head

“The words in his songs are terrific, and there's obviously a good message in his songs. You can even use the songs to teach kids how to read words because the kids learn the melodies and the words so quickly. And when you show them the words in print, it just increases their reading vocabulary.”

“…I've taught for a long time, and I've seen a lot of children fall in love with his music.”
--Sue Westphal, First Grade Teacher