The chant of an ancient Omaha Indian song lured Arts Festival patrons to the Allen Street stage Friday morning.

On the stage they saw Moreau --a tall, lanky man wearing a fringed, white satin outfit, a large shell necklace, beaded earrings and white moccasins.

Moreau introduced himself to the audience as the spokesman for an environmental campaign entitled "Keeping America Beautiful and Healthy," which is sponsored by the National Native Network of Talent, based in Washington, D.C.

The campaign is an effort to encourage people "to see our bodies as the temple of our souls" and "see ourselves as custodian of this land, this America, this world," he said.

Moreau's performance was comprised of diverse musical pieces. Three American-Indian songs, which he said were originally sung by Omaha warriors preparing for a hunt, were the most impressive parts of the show.

Beating on a skin-covered drum, Moreau chanted these songs in a deep baritone voice. Their haunting quality captured the attention of the audience and caused many passers-by to stop and listen.

"As a member of an earth religion, the music reflects my own personal beliefs. He is able to touch people from all walks," said Taerie Lukens-Gable, a State College resident.

Moreau's training in this traditional music was "through a mentor relationship which was very personal, a kind of friendship." In singing these songs, he introduced the audience to the beauty of his ancient musical heritage.

Moreau also performed four original ballads. The first expressed the alienation which "comes from the Native American being a stranger in his own country," he said. Several of his songs used nature images to express his concern for the environment.

In addition to demonstrating concern for social and environmental issues, Moreau also performed an original love song, a big-band jazz tune called "Cherokee," and "When I Think of Home," from the musical The Wiz. The combination of these distinct musical styles revealed the diversity of Moreau's background. He was equally at home singing ancient American Indian chants, country-influenced ballads, and show tunes.

"He's got soul," said Brian Grove, a Potters Mills resident.

With a masters degree in education from the University, and years of experience in theater and music, Moreau blends the roles of educator and entertainer into a unique performing style.