Album Notes

The Concept for The Littleague was born out of necessity for a different kind of children\'s music. Created by two teachers working at a Four Star, Qualistar rated, non-profit school for at-risk children, Neil McIntyre and Larry Georgeson understand that Hiphop music speaks to many children. Unfortunately, children\'s Hiphop music is in limited supply and consequently children turn to mainstream adult music. Singing lyrics from songs that are inappropriate for their age, they explore questions and concepts far beyond their years. While the instrumentals and beats from many Hiphop songs are inspiring to children, many of the lyrics are not appropriate. Even edited music is not created with a child\'s social and emotional needs in mind. Neil and Larry find that many educators and parents are searching for imaginative and inspired music for their children (maybe even music they themselves will enjoy). The Littleague strikes a balance between the music children crave and what adults consider appropriate.


CREATOR\'S BIOS

Neil McIntyre
Neil is currently a Preschool Teacher at Warren Village Learning Center, a Four Star; Qualistar rated ECE School, working with at-risk children. He works closely with a number of social, emotional and cognitive development and screening tools, including DECA, E-Start, ESI and Second Step. Neil has been an educator of Hiphop writing for ten years, teaching in after school programs with at-risk urban youth. He currently runs the Hiphop Program at Warren Village for children ages four through twelve.

Previously, Neil fronted the musical group Yo, Flaco!, winning the \"Best Unsigned Group in America\" award which was featured in Rolling Stone Magazine, December 2000. Neil was also awarded eight Westword Music Awards on ten nominations for Yo, Flaco! and Minezai, including Best of Showcase in 2003. In 2005, Yo, Flaco! was named one of the \"Top Ten\" live acts in America by Jambase.com and was also named one of URB Magazine\'s Next 100. Neil has won first prize in over a dozen organized and advertised Emcee battles including those judged by \"The Black-Eyed Peas\", \"AESOP\" from the \"Living Legends\", \"Emcee Supernatural\" and \"DJ Presto One\" from the world famous \"Rock Steady Crew\". Neil received his B.A. in Communications from the University of Colorado, Boulder.



Larry Georgeson
Larry currently serves as the Education Director for Warren Village Learning Center, a four star; Qualistar rated ECE School, working with at-risk children. He collaborates with 30+ teachers on educational curriculum for children ages birth through twelve and has been involved in the field of Early Childhood Education for more than 10 years. In addition, he works closely with Qualistar Early Learning, the Colorado Preschool Program NAEYC\'s Accreditation Rating Scale, DECA, E-Start, ESI and Second Step.

Previously, Larry worked for Transtar Productions in Denver, CO., involved in both educational and informational video production. Working for Carr Donald Productions in Los Angeles, CA, Larry worked on various commercial televisions spots for clients including McDonald\'s Restaurants, Sony and Coors Brewing Company. He also created and co-owned Catalina Trading Company, an Importing Company, importing furniture from Asia for national distribution within the United States. Larry received his B.A. in English Literature from the University of Colorado at Boulder. He also holds his State Director Certification for operating an Early Childhood Education Institution.