We invite schools, ecology clubs, church groups, organizations and individuals to participate in our annual Sing to Save The Whales Day held each year in May. Five years ago Joan Cobb—a songwriter and music teacher—wrote “Save The Whales” for the Save The Whales website. That song inspired worldwide requests for the song and the creation of a CD entitled "Songs to Heal the Planet, Children Singing to Save the Earth.”

Featuring 16 fun and inspiring songs, Songs to Heal Our Planet promises to delight listeners, while at the same time raising awareness about a variety of environmental issues. It uses music to engage young people in learning more about the natural world.

The CD begins with a rousing Earth Day song featuring MaggyMay—now a junior in high school—backed up by the Beluga Children’s Chorus, a group of eight girls between the ages 6 and 12. Justin Gaudoin is the rapper and Tyler Tolles, the percussionist, on “Whale Rap.” Justin will be a high school senior this fall and Tyler is leaving for college. In addition, Tyler is the percussionist on most of the CD tracks. Ryan Hogans, age 18, solos on Earth Day and Keep It Green. All the performers live in the Monterey Bay California area.

“People Want Peace” features the Beluga Chorus singing the theme in 17 different languages. Other compositions include the haunting “Condor, Condor” with words and music written by an 11-year old girl, and “Whales Are Chubby” based on a poem written by an 8-year old Kansas boy and set to music by Joan.

The founders of Save The Whales, Maris Sidenstecker I and II—mother and daughter—wrote “Vaquita Chiquita” to highlight the plight of the vaquita, a small porpoise in the Sea of Cortez. Fewer than 200 of these remarkable animals still live there, making them the world’s most endangered cetacean. Joan wrote the music and the song features a beautiful guitar accompaniment by Stephen Krilanovich.

The purpose of Save The Whales is to educate children and adults about marine mammals, their environment and their preservation. Save The Whales was founded by 14-year-old Maris Sidenstecker and her mother in 1977. Maris designed a T-shirt with a blue whale and the slogan, "Save The Whales" after reading a magazine article on whaling and an organization was founded. Maris eventually became a marine biologist and leads the organization today, along with her mother.

If you have questions, please contact:
Save The Whales
1192 Waring Street
Seaside, CA 93955
Phone: 831.899.9957 Fax: 831.394.5555
Email: maris@savethewhales.org

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