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      Monty Harper on December 1, 2010

      Hi Mary Kate!
      Thanks for sharing that - I love it! Kids googling words from the songs is just what I hoped would happen! By the way, let Andrew know that the word in the song is "phototaxic" - it'll make more sense! (Lyrics are on the disc - you can access them via any computer.)

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      Mary Kate Tejral on November 30, 2010

      Got album yesterday. The kids love it. This morning I told Andrew (8 years old) he could listen to the CD while he did math. I caught him googling phytotoxic bacteria. Love it! Thanks.
      Mary Kate Tejral

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      Monty Harper on November 30, 2010

      Thanks, Gala,
      That's awesome! I really appreciate your feedback!

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      Galadriel Lackey on November 30, 2010

      Got the disks yesterday. The kids have listened to their copy I-don't-know-how-many times. Jason's favorite song is "Ain't It Beautiful". Althea and I are partial to "Wind Energy". This is such a great project..we're so glad we were able to help out. Well worth it!! We're sending a copy to the cousins up north...hopefully that will generate a few more sales once they've all passed it around. :) Congratulations Monty. We're so proud of you. --Gala

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      Pam Donkin on August 20, 2010

      Congratulations Monty!
      A worthy project for kids and families.
      Best
      Pam Donkin

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      Abigail Smith on August 20, 2010

      YAY!!

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      Justin Glenn on August 20, 2010

      Congratulations!

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      Christina Bourne on August 20, 2010

      Fantastic! So excited to see this project moving forward, congrats!!

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      Dr Hu on August 20, 2010

      Congratulations, you made it! $9,005 pledged, 38 hours to go.

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      Monty Harper on August 19, 2010

      Thanks everyone! This is getting exciting!

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      Galadriel Lackey on August 19, 2010

      Woohoo!! Almost there! I shared this to be published in my work's e-newsletter Thursday. I've seen the news story and Tuesday night's concert mentioned in the campus-wide newsletter as well.

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      Georgean Johnson-Coffey on August 19, 2010

      Go Monty, Go!

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      Monty Harper on August 18, 2010

      Stephen, thanks for your help spreading the word! I will suffer the cake gladly!

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      Stephen R. Smith on August 17, 2010

      What a great idea. I've posted this on our Twitter and RSS feed for 365tomorrows, so hopefully you'll get some response. Good luck, and I hope you like smash cake!

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      Darren Westlake on August 16, 2010

      Sounds fun!

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      Judy Pancoast on July 31, 2010

      Monty...I'm sure your project will be a great bonus to kids who are struggling with learning science concepts. I'm happy to back such a promising project from a wonderful songwriter and performer. I've also posted the link to my FB to let all my friends know! Good luck Monty!
      Judy
      www.judypancoast.com

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      Will Hale on July 31, 2010

      Someone asked me how I got to hear the demo of Born To Do Science. It was a bonus perk for being a backer. It was really easy to make a pledge. It's not an actual donation until we reach the goal and you can even change the amount of your pledge so there is really no risk in supporting the Science Frontier.

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      Will Hale on July 31, 2010

      Wow! if the demo versions I have heard sound this good, I can hardly imagine how great the actual songs on the CD will be!

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      Diantha Muzingo on July 29, 2010

      Monty has always used his wonderful song writing and singing talents to connect with kids, encourage them to read, use the library, and develop inquiring minds and great imaginations. Most importantly, he does it in such a manner that the kids love it. This is a wonderful project and I'm proud to support it.

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      Tom Wilbeck on July 23, 2010

      What a great idea! Yay for education through music! Best of luck from your brothers in education and music, Tom's Fun Band! www.tomsfunband.com

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      Debbie Cavalier on July 23, 2010

      What a great idea, Monty! Good luck with the project. You are in wonderful hands with Chris Wiser. Can't wait to hear it! - Debbie Cavalier, (Debbie and Friends)

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      Diantha Muzingo on July 8, 2010

      Great songs, and a great project. Best wishes for a huge success!
      Dee

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      Laurie Tarr on July 8, 2010

      Monty's work deserves to be heard all all over the world!

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>>> Be a Backer >>> Every $15 pledged to this category will buy a CD for a school or other institution where lots of kids will get to hear it. Every backer will gain access to exclusive material in the updates, including two free science song MP3s from my previous CDs, which you can download right away.

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>>> Science Frontiers >>> Receive a signed physical copy of "Songs From the Science Frontier" as soon as it arrives from the duplicators! Plus gain access to the backers-only updates, including two free MP3s you can download right away.

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>>> Philanthropy >>> Not interested in a CD for yourself, but still want to support the project? Three CDs will go to schools or other institutions where lots of kids will get to hear them. You can specify the recipients if you like, and we'll include a card with each CD letting them know that you were the donor. Want to send more CDs? We'll send one additional CD out for each additional $15 you pledge. You also gain access to the backers-only updates, including two free MP3s you can download right away.

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>>> Blast From the Past >>> Download a digital copy of "Songs From the Science Frontier" as soon as the master is ready, receive a signed physical copy, plus signed copies of two of Monty's previous award-winning children's CDs, "Take Me to Your Library," and "The Great Green Squishy Mean Concert CD," gain access to the backers-only updates, including two free MP3s you can download right away, AND one CD will go to a school or other institution where lots of kids will get to hear it.

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>>> Back-Stage Pass! >>> Receive the early digital download, a signed physical copy of "Songs From the Science Frontier," access to all the backers-only updates, AND gain access to a behind-the-scenes website where you can follow our recording progress in detail and even post your own comments and suggestions, AND one CD will go to a school or other institution where lots of kids will get to hear it.

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>>> The Full Monty >>> Your name will be listed on the CD packaging as one of the top backers, you will receive the early digital download, a signed physical copy of "Songs From the Science Frontier," signed copies of "Take Me to Your Library," and "The Great Green Squishy Mean Concert CD," access to all the backers-only updates, access to a behind-the-scenes website where you can follow our recording progress in detail and even post your own comments and suggestions, AND one CD will go to a school or other institution where lots of kids will get to hear it.

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>>> Tele-Presence >> You get everything from the $160 category, plus a 30 minute session with me on Skype, UStream, or another video streaming service. This can be a virtual visit to your classroom, a songwriting workshop or critique, or a private concert.

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>>> Live Show >>> You get everything from the $160 category plus I will perform a live in-person "Songs From the Science Frontier" concert for your group. This pledge covers 300 miles travel from Stillwater, OK. Further travel is possible if you are willing to cover the expense.

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>>> Custom Song >>> You get everything from the $160 category, plus I will write and record a song based on your scientific research or (if you aren't a scientist) your favorite science topic and include it on the "Songs From the Science Frontier" CD, dedicated to you.

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Monty Harper writes and performs brain-stimulating songs for kids. He hosts "Born to Do Science," a local program in which scientists speak with children about their research.

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