Conversational Solfege is a dynamic and captivating second through eighth grade general music program that enables students to become independent musical thinkers with the help of a rich variety of folk and classical music. With the Conversational Solfege approach, music literacy starts with great literature and an "ear-before-eye" philosophy that correlates with the National Standards. Great songs are broken down into their component parts and then reassembled so that students can bring g...

Conversational Solfege is a dynamic and captivating second through eighth grade general music program that enables students to become independent musical thinkers with the help of a rich variety of folk and classical music. With the Conversational Solfege approach, music literacy starts with great literature and an "ear-before-eye" philosophy that correlates with the National Standards. Great songs are broken down into their component parts and then reassembled so that students can bring g...

Written by a national leader in early childhood music education, this creatively illustrated book contains everything you need to lead a music class for preschool and early elementary students, including: echo songs, call-and-response songs, simple songs, songtales, action songs, circle games, beat motion activities, and more. Repertoire in the curriculum is based on folk music and traditional songs and rhymes because of their natural melodic expressiveness, language flow, and texts filled...

Had A Little Rooster is the latest lavishly illustrated children's songtale from GIA Publications, Inc.—based on the great American folk music heritage and collected by John M. Feierabend. This delightful traditional folk song tells the story of a Rooster and all his friends on the farm who love to sing. "Had a Little Rooster" is a cumulative song that has been shared and sung for more than 100 years, with each verse introducing a new character and a new sound that must be added t...

Conversational Solfege is a dynamic and captivating second through eighth grade general music program that enables students to become independent musical thinkers with the help of a rich variety of folk and classical music. With the Conversational Solfege approach, music literacy starts with great literature and an "ear-before-eye" philosophy that correlates with the National Standards. Great songs are broken down into their component parts and then reassembled so that students can bring g...

Unlock musical literacy with this engaging solfege reading for elementary students!Conversational Solfege Level 3 Student Reading is a dynamic resource designed to cultivate independent musical thinking. Through a rich selection of folk and classical pieces, students develop essential skills in hearing, understanding, reading, and writing music. This ear-before-eye approach aligns with National Standards, breaking down complex songs into manageable compon...

Prepare to be amazed by one old lady' s bizarre and enormous appetite in this delightfully silly folk song, part of a series of captivating picture books based on beloved songtales from the great American folk tradition. Each verse of this classic cumulative tale gets longer and longer as the old lady progressively consumes larger and more improbable animals, a comedic premise that has delighted audiences for centuries. In this cleverly illustrated version by artist Isiah Timmons, no anima...

How can there be a cherry that has no stone? Find the answer to this and other head-scratching riddles in The Riddle Song, part of a series of captivating picture books based on beloved songtales from the great American folk tradition. In this charming reimagination of a centuries-old classic, artist Lexi Baboukis evokes an idyllic countryside where a squirrel, goose, chicken, and two goats gather to hear a woman play lap dulcimer beneath the open sky. By the end, each animal reveals the d...

To grandmother's house we go! Take a lively ride through the white and drifted snow with this festive holiday folk song, part of a series of captivating picture books based on beloved songtales from the great American folk tradition.Children will be swept up in the snowy fun as they sing along to this classic tune. Beautifully brought to life with Kian Sylvester's vibrant illustrations of Civil War soldiers reuniting with their families for a Thanksgiving celebration, this retelling...

" You' ll come a-waltzing" with this lively Australian folk song, part of a series of captivating picture books based on beloved songtales collected by John M. Feierabend. Chock-full of whimsical Australian vocabulary, Waltzing Matilda depicts the rugged adventures of a traveling worker (" swagman" ) as he journeys across the Australian countryside, encountering both good fortune and trouble along the way. Adriana Wimler' s colorful illustrations capture the natural beauty of the Australia...

A playful adaptation of a classic folksong about trading and swapping!The Swapping Song brings to life a beloved children's song, imagining a world where friends trade toys and discover the value of sharing. Adapted by John M. Feierabend and illustrated by Gabriella Geida, this captivating picture encourages young readers to sing along and learn about cultural heritage.Join the fun as each swap leads to a humorous outcome, inspired by British nurse...

A wily fox's chilly night adventure in a classic folk song!Follow the fox as he roams a sleepy New England town in search of a meal for his family. Beautiful illustrations by Taylor Herrington bring this timeless folk song to life, evoking the rustle of leaves and shimmer of moonlight. This adaptation of The Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night includes a description of the song's history and a link to a free mp3 download, sung by Jill Trinka. Perfect for family...