On Stage 4 Kids
On Stage for Kids (OS4K) is a music education project that brings some of the top musicians and songwriters in the Midwest to elementary schools, middle schools, high schools, and colleges for live, inspirational performances. The program also creates another much needed source of income for these full-time independent musicians during the fall and winter months when there are not as many booking opportunities.
The goal of the On Stage 4 Kids project is to inspire and educate students about the history, songwriting and culture of American music. During each one hour presentations the OS4K duos, trios, and quartets perform a selection of traditional folk, blues, rock, gospel, country, Cajun and Americana music. They also talk about their lives as working musicians and the joy of music. The musical journey combines humor, storytelling, live music, and audience participation. The performances are tailored to the age of the students, and students are encouraged to get involved by singing along with the band, asking questions, and even performing on stage with the band.
The artists in this project have appeared together, with a host of other artists, on over 100 albums over the last 10-15 years, and played at some of the top festivals, universities, and concert halls around the United States, Europe and Canada. Their goal is to pass the torch of music to the next generation. To inspire kids to participate in the arts, support the arts, and experience the joy of live music.
CONTACT ON STAGE 4 KIDS to schedule a performance at your school – onstage4kids@gmail.com

Music is the fabric of our society, and music can shape abilities and character. We believe that music and music education can greatly contribute to children’s intellectual development as well.




The guys did a great job and both schools loved them. They had kids playing and singing along with them at both locations, they were very informative about music, the arts, personal passions and spreading kindness throughout life. After the performance in Ellsworth, we had a little extra time for the band kids to ask questions and continue improvising with the band. Another class came back to hear more!
Music Teacher
Ellsworth Community Schools




We had the pleasure of having On Stage 4 Kids perform for our students here at Leland Public School. It was, by far, one of the best assemblies I’ve seen in my 34 years in education. Josh Davis and his two friends entertained our students for 3 one-hour concerts and connected with all levels of students from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Not only are they great musicians, they are great teachers. I would love to have them back in our building every year. If you have the opportunity to schedule them, do so without hesitation!
Principal Leland Public School
CONTACT ON STAGE 4 KIDS to schedule a performance at your school – onstage4kids@gmail.com