Jan_Feb_1997

January/February , 1997
USA Distributor:
Pricilla Mooseburger Orig1na1s
(320) 963-6277
P. 0. Box 700. Maole Lake, MN 55358
'THE GOSPEL according to ROLY'
From Chri.Sunas to Easter
in Slapstick. Story and Circus
An inspirational performance by today's premier
Gospel Clown! Periormance includesix Gospel
stories (Gabriel , Christmas , Simeon, Peter. Judas
and Thomas ). Full of laughter and tears, these stories
leave us in profound silence. Perfect for home or group
use. This is proverbially for "children of all ages.·
Only s2aoo
plus 1 6 50 for shioo1ng and handling
By Brenda "Flower" Marshall
COAi President
The beginning of the new year is usually when we take
time to look back, assess where we are and then set some
goals and make resolutions to achieve those goals
sometime in the coming year. Individually I hope we are all
happy with where we are, but hungry enough to want to
continue growing and improving our clowning skills . It
seems there are a multitude of opportunities to study the
art, and I'm sure '97 will offer its share!
The COAi International Convention this April is back in
the Northeast after a long absence, and it promises to be a
great one.The folks in Massachusetts have been working
hard and the Sturbridge Host Hotel offers a perfect setting
for education, competition and especially fellowship with
clown friends. I hope to see you there.
1 1ALLIOPE
CLOWN AND MIDWAY (ft i
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The happy sounds of the Tangley calliope!
Voll • Marches and lively runes Cassette #1021 • CD #1027
Vol 2 · more marches and lively mnes - -
Cassecce # 1022 • CD # 1028
(over 42 minutes on each volume; all selections are in the
public domain)
At your favorite supplier or direct from
Marion Roehl Recordings
3533 Stratford Drive, Vestal 115 NY 13850
Phone (607) 797 9062 / FAX (607) 797-2624
Cassettes 19.95; Compact Discs $14.95
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$4.00 for UPS. (NY residents add 8% tax)
The new year brings a new group of Clown Artists in
Residence for COAi alleys to learn from. This group offers a
wide variety of topics, so I'm sure we soon will be receiving
some great proposals from alleys. Details of the CAIR pro­
• usn~l gram begin on page 12 of this issue of The New Calliope.
Call or wrice foe a free copy of
our complece cacalog
Your new Board of Directors worked long and hard in
November, reviewing policies and searching out ways to
meet the needs of our members. One result will be
reflected in the new COAi Rules for Competition, including
the new categories, that you'll find beginning on page 36 of
this issue of The New Calliope. We received some input
from individuals on several issues and it is imperative in
1997 that you, the members, continue to have your say.
I recently came across this story credited to Richard
Armstrong: "When fog prevents a small-boat sailor from
seeing the buoy marking the course he wants,he turns his
boat rapidly in small circles, knowing that the waves he
makes will rock the buoy in the vicinity. Then he stops,
LISTENS, and repeats the procedure until he hears the
buoy clang. By making waves, he finds where his course
lies ... Often the price of finding these guides is a willingness
to take a few risks, to 'make a few waves.' A boat that stays in
the harbor never encounters danger -- but it also never gets
anywhere!"
Competition changes, the question of instructor
certification, etc. -- hopefully, these waves will help us find
the right direction for COAi in 1997.
24 The New Calliope