Here's a great way to introduce young singers to classic patriotic and folk songs while developing independent part-singing. These well-known favorites will never go out of style! You may even want to invite the audience to sing along in performance. Includes easy-to-teach staging suggestions for eight of the twelve selections. Recommended for grades 2--7. Book is 100% Reproducible. / Voix

From Latin America to the Philippines discover a diverse sampling of musical heritages with this global collection of songs articles and activities for the music classroom and beyond! Experience authentic folk songs children's songs and work songs along with some of the native instruments used to accompany them. Read about traditions and cultures and how they have influenced music around the world. The all-in-one package features reproducible songsheets articles and activity sheets step-by-step instruction for each song piano/vocal arrangements lyric translations and a CD recording of each song with both vocal and accompaniment tracks... a great budget saver!Featured songs and articles include:Guantanamera (The Music of Cuba)Las Posadas (Christmas Latin-Style!)Imo Gal (Instruments from Latin America)Mi Caballo Blanco (Music from the Andes Mountains)Hala lala layya (Music of the Arab People)Shiri yakanaka (Africa: Music and More!)Bahay kubo (Music in the Philippines)Gypsy in the Moonlight (Sounds of the Caribbean)

A mammoth rib-tickling collection of more than 125 funny songs-A mammoth illustrated collection of more than 125 funny songs mostly in the folk tradition interlaced with a multitude of parodies jokes recitations and sayings collected by the author over a lifetime of performing. Each songhas complete lyrics melody line and suggested accompaniment chords. Included are Take My Bridgework Back To Mother Send Me To Glory In a Glad Bag The Housewife’s Lament and The Piddling Pup. The reading Why She Didn’t Becomea Baptist leaves even church groups roaring in laughter. More fun rib-ticklers include The Limerick Song (suitable for general audiences) Little Willie verses and the parody My Grandfather’s Feet Were Too Strong For HisShoes. A choice collection of photos and vintage illustrations add the final touch for the enjoyment of this top-notch collection. • More than 125 funny songs --- lyrics tunes and suggested accompaniment chords. •Plus rib-tickling parodies jokes readings and sayings. • Embellished with vintage photos and illustrations.