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►Lucas' primary goal is to share with students his love and respect for wildlife and the natural world. He provides factual information in a manner that captivates children and inspires them to learn more. Watch Lucas perform his song about monarch butterflies ►Graduated cm laude in 1991 from Miami University (Oxford, Ohio) with a B.A. in zoology. ►Three-time Parents' Choice winner for his CD's The Anaconda La Bamba (2000 "Recommended"), There's a Chicken On My Head (2002 "Silver") and I Was a Super-duper Pupa (2005 "Silver"). ►Lucas' song Metamorphosis won an "Outstanding Achievement in Songwriting" in the 2005 Great American Song Contest and an honorable mention in the Mountain Stage Newsong Contest. ►His song "Slimy" earned an honorable mention in the Unisong Songwriting Contest. ►Named "Best New Artist for Older Children" in the 2001 Children's Music Web Awards!! ►The Texas State Library Commissioned Lucas to write theme songs for Summer Reading Programs in 2005 (Go Wild-READ) and 2007 (Sail Away With Books). ►Member of the Texas Commission on the Arts' "Roster of Touring Artists." Non-profit groups can apply for grants to cover up to 50% of his total fee. Go to the GRANTS PAGE find out more! ►Lucas is a full-time performer/educator. He's adaptable and EASY to work with. E-mail is a great way to contact him or call him at (800) 755-4415. You can also find available dates and rates right here at this site! ►Career highlights include performances for The Texas Book Festival, The Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival, Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge, Austin City Limits Music Festival, The Austin Symphony's Children's Day Art Park, National Association for Interpretation Region 6 Conference, The National Zoo's "Guppy Gala," Association Of Zoo And Aquarium Docents National Conference, Texas Parks Department's "Wildlife Expo," The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, McAllen Nature Festival's "Wild Walk ," Texas Outdoor Education Association Conference and many, many, many more. |
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