The Queen’s Cartoonists offer a tour-de-force of the Swing Era’s zaniest and most creative music, much of which was written for or adapted for classic cartoons. The band’s repertoire includes cartoon music from the 1920’s all the way to the present day. Whether you’re a fan of Looney Tunes, Merry Melodies, The Simpsons, or the old Disney classics, you’ll find something to swing along to!
The six cats of The Queen’s Cartoonists are on a musical mission consisting of equal parts music preservation, music education, and live performance. The heyday of swing music has passed, but this music survives in the memories of anyone who grew up watching cartoons or listening to classical music.
The show is fast-paced, filled with wild swing music, virtuosic performances, & hilarious anecdotes relating the stories of the cartoons to the audience. Be prepared to hear numbers by Raymond Scott, John Kirby, Karl Stalling, Danny Elfman, John Williams, Alf Clausen, and countless classical favorites! Thrown in are anecdotes & jokes relating the stories of the cartoons to the audience. The Queen’s Cartoonists also offer an educational outreach program for schools, senior centers, & other non-traditional outreach venues.