Chris McKhool’s uplifting music is formed by a unique combination of sounds from around the world. Celebrate diverse cultural celebrations, the glory of nature, or simply the sheer delight that music offers with any of three exceptional shows. Chris’s remarkable musical skills, use of many world instruments and sunny disposition are sure to brighten up a room while shedding a little light on the various splendors of our planet.

Sultans of String are ambassadors of Canada’s musical diversity, combining the sounds of Chris McKhool’s lyrical violin with flamenco-inspired guitar and bass for a wild improvised musical journey. Sultans of String draws on musical influences from Spain, French Manouche Gypsy-jazz, the Middle-East, and Canada’s East and West Coasts.

Inspired by travels across Canada and around the world, Chris celebrates the diverse cultural mosaic of our country with songs about Bodhi Day (Buddhist), Carnival (Quebec), Chanukah, Chinese New Year, Christmas, Diwali, Eid, Halloween, Kwanzaa (Pan-African), Native Traditions, Ramadan, Tu B’Shvat and Winter Solstice. Celebrate! is a window into many cultures from around the world and provides young audiences with a glimpse into the different customs, celebrations and festivities enjoyed in Canada. Traditional and original songs by Chris encourage us to share with our neighbours and friends and celebrate together!

Breathe fire into your music program! Violin sensation Chris McKhool presents a show that uncovers the fundamentals of music (rhythm, melody and harmony) along with time signatures, tempo, dynamics, pitch, improvisation and styles. Fiddlefire!™ is presented as a duo (violin & piano) or a trio (violin, piano & drums) and introduces several musical styles (jazz, blues, classical, klezmer, gospel, East Coast fiddling and more). Students scat-sing (vocal improvisation), become a rhythm section and join Chris on stage to play rare percussion instruments from around the world!

Chris McKhool’s perennial favourite show Earth, Seas & Air is part musical performance, part environmentalism and 100% fun! Featuring original songs from his appearances on Mr. Dressup, YTV’s Treehouse, TVOntario and the CBC, Chris’ school concerts are fully interactive, involving the students in singing and talking about the environment. For over a decade, Chris has taken his audience beyond the 3 R’s of ecology (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) to a new level of understanding of our global connection to forests, air, water and animals. Everyone leaves with the feeling that they can really make a difference!