First We Sing Songbook One is a collection of twenty children's songs rhymes a...(+)
First We Sing Songbook One is a collection of twenty children's songs rhymes and games from around the world. Whether you are looking for new songs to add to your repertoire or for new ways to teach familiar favorites FIRST WE SING is full of fresh ideas for the music class. First in a new series of volumes designed to bring delightfully singable songs and practical pedagogy together in one anthology this book is perfect for use in both homeand school. Teachers will find extension activities for the classroom historical references pedagogical indices and suggestions for including the songs in a literacy-based music curriculum. First We Sing includessuggestions for Orff instruments and recorder along with seasonal and holiday songs singing games and songs just for fun. Ideally suited for teaching musical skills this collection provides a ?vocabulary? of musicand play from which children can draw today. Adults and kids of all ages will discover the fun and enjoyment of listening learning singing and playing these songs for generations to come. Available: Book/CD. Suggested for grades1-5.
Vaughan Williams created this setting of Burnsâ?? later version of Caâ?? The Y...(+)
Vaughan Williams created this setting of Burnsâ?? later version of Caâ?? The Yowes with its original tune in 1922. This is a particularly atmospheric setting profiling lyrical solo male voices againstvery rich harmonies and varying this between the verses of the song. The Scottish folk song is arranged for Tenor solo and chorus of mixed voices with Piano accompaniment.Ralph Vaughan Williams was an Englishcomposer of symphonies chamber music opera choral music and film scores; as well as a collector of English folk music and song. He was one of the leading figures of the 20th century revival of English music and believed thatrestoring English music could only happen by studying and employing native resources rather than looking at foreign models. Today Williams is largely remembered for his â??musical nationalismâ?? although a greatercomplexity is attributed to it than in former times.
Building Healthy Middle School Singers-As any school choir director knows chang...(+)
Building Healthy Middle School Singers-As any school choir director knows change is the name of the game! A changing voice is just one of countless physiological and emotional changes that middle school students experience.Knowing the general limits of male and female changing voices as well as the specific capabilities of your students are two keys to building healthy-and happy!-middle school singers. This book is an accessible must-read resource for any middle-school choir director looking to foster stronger more capable musicians and offers 25 warm-up exercises along with customized grade-specific tips for using them along with free access to accompanying audio recordings.
