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Hallelujah Chorus!
I enjoy teaching this piece to 5th graders around Christmastime – because they hear it in public places, movies, etc. during the holidays. We look at the listening map (see below), learn some facts...
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Chorus Certificates / Awards
I like to give the chorus students a certificate of completion when each session is over. Here are some you can use. If you prefer “Choir,” scroll down....
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Character Counts
Does anyone else do Character Counts? I found/edited songs for each of the character traits and taught my Chorus to sing them for the school assemblies – and the other students learned the refrains to...
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Don’t Laugh at Me
Have you heard this song? The song was written and recorded by country singer, Mark Wills. I once saw Peter Yarrow (of Peter, Paul and Mary) sing it and talk about his ant-bullying program during a...
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These are some great songs to teach your choir/chorus! Bright Morning Star Cradle Spell of Dunvegan Danny Boy Down By the Old Mill Stream Down By the Sally Gardens El Pájaro Errante Famba Naye Foggy...
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Syncopation: Songs & Visuals
All Night All Day Artza Alinu Canoe Song Captain Go Sidetrack Your Train Children Go Where I Send Thee Dedja Mariama Deep River Blues Do as I’m Doing Do Lord Down By the Riverside Eh Soom Boo Kawaya...
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Chorus – Starting from Scratch & Rehearsal Tips
Why Chorus? More chances to sing than in general music class. More chances to rehearse and perfect a song. More chances to perform. More chances for pride, sense of belonging. Practicalities Parents...
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Winter Sing Along
The last day before winter break is a whole-school assembly where each grade level sings a song – and everyone else can sing along. The 4th and 5th grade Chorus stands up front, sings 2 songs and then...
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Great music brings out the artistry in you and the children. Children deserve the best! I have found that music teachers often pick music that is trite and not well-written. This is why I usually...
View ArticleVo Luzern uf Wäggis zue
Lyrics – Swiss German (Swiss folk song) 1. Vo Luzern uf Wäggis zue,Hol-di-ri-di-a, hol-di-ri-a,brucht me weder Strümpf noch Schueh,Hol-di-ri-di-a, ho! RefrainHol-di-ri-di-a,Hol-di-ri-di-a,...
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