Toucan Jam

Toucan Jam is not to be confused with Still on the Hill (even though Kelly Mulhollan and Donna Stjerna are the creators of both entities).

Toucan Jam is an imaginary voyage around the whole world using handmade elements gleaned from library books, colorful ethnic costumes, amazing puppets made from paper mache, wood, cloth, levers and pulleys, and lots of exciting stories, legends and songs. Toucan Jam is famous for the exotic instruments they play from each of the countries visited on this whirlwind tour around the globe.

This program is educational with its array of thought-provoking legends and geographic references but at the same time thoroughly entertaining with a healthy dose of silly humor! Add superb musicianship, storytelling skills, lots of interaction and you've got a riviting show that can keep kids K-6 mezmerized for a full 50 minutes!!!

Toucan Jam is time tested - with our Things With Wings show, now in its 5th year, Kelly and Donna have honed the energetic performances to magical perfection - kids, teachers, librarians and parents all give Toucan Jam an energetic 'Thumbs Up' time after time (see Quotes & References).

This site has lots more detailed information and photos for you to look at. There's a skit-by-skit rundown of our Things With Wings Program and Workshop and photo galleries of the puppets and musical instruments. So take your time and enjoy journeying into the world of TOUCAN JAM.

Toucan Jam's debut CD A World of Music is the proud recipient of the Parents' Choice Approved Award (2006) and Best New Artist in the Children's Music Web Award (2006).

Kelly & Donna, Toucan Jam