Anya Rose studied opera and music theory at Bard College, jazz in Bangor, Maine, and bluegrass in Orono. She has been a member of various bands and musical groups, and currently performs shows for all ages. Miss Rose is also a teacher and was privileged to try out some of her material on her third graders. They especially liked the song about her dad’s hat. Greatly influenced by Tom Lehrer as a child, Miss Rose’s songs are quirky, participatory, personal, and silly. Third Grade Testimony: “You taught us poetry and then turned it into music. It was the best combination I ever saw and heard.” -Nikhil “You can play your guitar really good and can sing perfectly! I like how you taught us songs about all the things that we [were] learning about. It was fun how we all sang together.” -Ashley “The song still makes me laugh and it always gives me a smile.” -Domenic