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Pitter Patter Productions
Where the Music of Life Begins!
How to Contact Us
Mailing Address
7125 SW Sagert Unit 103
Tualatin, OR 97062
Telephone: (503) 598-9861
Fax: (888) 503-5790
Email: Catherine@pitterpatterproductions.com
Website: www.pitterpatterproductions.com
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Our Story
Our company was created in 1992 with the “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star,” “Silent Night,” and celebration of a new baby, and an aunt’s wish to more. give a very special gift to her sister and new niece. Pitter Patter Productions all began with the recording of Sleepy Time Lullabies originally created as a gift and with the help of family and friends who opened the door to a new business. Her niece and nephew have always been Catherine’s inspiration, even though they are now young adults. Located in Oregon’s Tualatin valley, Pitter Patter Productions offers a variety of original award-­‐
winning lullaby and toddler music. Catherine believes that music is an important part of a child’s development, and that children should be exposed to music as early as possible. With a strong Christian influence, she has recorded five albums of original songs or arrangements of traditional songs, such as “Braham’s Lullaby,” 2
Pitter Patter Productions began selling our music directly to consumers at local holiday fairs in December 1992, and began our online retail store in May 2000, with the launch of our lullaby album, The Dream Faerie. Our download site was launched in 2009, and all albums are available to download by the song or album through our website, CD Baby, Amazon.com, and iTunes. 1
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Artist
Biography
Catherine was born in Texas, and spent her childhood in California, Wyoming, Maryland and Utah. She is delighted to now call Oregon home. Although she has had stories, poems and articles published in various publications, her heart and passion has always belonged to the world of music. She participated in choral groups, often singing as part of a trio at churches and events, and in her early twenties performed solos at weddings, though singing in public is not her favorite thing to do. She began writing original songs at age 14, performing many of them with friends at Job’s Daughters events and taking her first award in 1976 at the Salt Lake Masonic Youth Talent Competition with her song, This I Believe. To honor her early songwriting roots, Catherine plans on putting some of her early works on future music albums. Catherine got the idea to produce children’s music from her sister, who while pregnant with her first child was listening to one of Catherine’s tunes that at the time had no lyrics. She told Catherine, “that sounds like a lullaby.” During the remainder of her sister’s pregnancy, Catherine worked on completing a number of lullabies, and with the help of a friend, found someone with a recording studio in his home. Everyone who had babies and kids where Catherine worked wanted to hear it when completed, and once they heard it, they all asked, “when and where can I buy it?’ The light bulb went on particularly after finding there were not very many lullaby albums at the time, and it was those first sales and the support of a family loan that helped finance the duplication of her first album that Pitter Patter Productions came to life. “I owe a debt of gratitude to all the friends and family who helped me find my muse and what I truly believe God intended me to do with the gift He gave me.” Catherine was recently diagnosed with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). As a result, she no longer participates in trade shows and fairs. Her favorite memory of a show is that of a nine year old girl who kept coming back to her booth throughout the day, and finally got the courage to tell Catherine how she wanted to buy a gift for her new baby sister with her three dollars. Catherine promptly sold her a CD for the $3.00, and while she didn’t make a profit on the sale, she enjoyed the child’s delightful response. “It’s not always about making a profit, though the sales over the years has benefited my family, particularly my niece and nephew. It’s about the joyful felling I feel when sharing my music.” With the diagnosis of ESRD, Catherine’s songwriting focus has changed directions somewhat with a renewed interest in children’s bible songs and original Christian songs. She is currently working on Christian albums for both kids and adults as a result of a new path in life. Pitter Patter Productions is a family owned and operated business, with the entire family and friends getting involved in the business in one form or another. Her sister, niece and nephew have all contributed vocals, a co-­‐worker’s 9 year old daughter designed her last album cover, her father designed the first album cover. While her musical inspirations are now young adults, Catherine still enjoys creating music for little folks. Both her niece and nephew have benefited over the years from the company’s sales, as it has allowed Catherine to provide them with school and book supplies, and extracurricular activities, such as piano and archery lessons. Catherine’s ultimate dream is to provide an avenue for other children to explore music through the company’s sales. Catherine still writes songs, and continues to hold a regular “day job” in addition to her new dialysis schedule. 3
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Awards
Published
Works & Press
Awards & Honors
v The Dream Catcher – 2002 Winner of the Portland Songwriter Association Children’s Music Competition. This beautiful award-­‐winning lullaby is available on our album, The Dream Faerie. v A Sweet Little Silly Song – Award nominated song in the 1999 Portland Songwriter Association Children’s Music Competition. This fun song is available on our toddler album, Topsy Toddler Time. v This I Believe – Winner in the 1976 Salt Lake Masonic Youth Talent Competition Published Works & Press
v U-­‐Hauling to Utah © 1979 Published by the Salt Lake Tribune v The Northwest Family Eguide: 2006-­‐2007 Edition © 2006 v Job’s Daughters Fair & True song and lyrics © 1985. Published by the International Order of Job’s Daughter’s music book. v The Northwest Family Eguide: 2007-­‐2008 Edition © 2007 v Album Sleepy Time Lullabies © 1992 v Album Topsy Toddler Time © 1994 v Album The Magic of Christmas © 1995 v 21 Reasons to Expose Your Child to Music © 2000 v Album The Dream Faerie © 2000 v All About the Nursery: Designing your Baby’s Nursery Haven © 2006 v Pitter Patter Productions and Eguides featured in the November 2006 Beaverton Valley Times Features column, “Eguides Are Way of the Future Thanks to Two Local Women.” 4
v The Positive Effects of Music and Your Child © 2003. Published in Vancouver Family Magazine. v Lullabies: The Benefits of Love Made Audible © 2007. Published in Vancouver Family Magazine and Utah Baby Guide. v 7 Great Educational Summer Trips © 2007. Published in Vancouver Family Magazine. v The Non-­‐Singer’s Guide to Sharing Music with Your Child © 2010. Published in Utah Baby Guide and Parent Patter Magazine. v Album Once Upon a Silent Night © 2013 Pitter Patter Productions
Where the music of life begins! 7125 SW Sagert #103 * Tualatin, OR 97062 Telephone: (503) 598-­‐9861 * Fax: (888) 503-­‐5790 Email: pitterpatterproductions@comcast.net In business since 1992