Aug 13, 2024 | Theme Concerts
Holiday Singalong – Choosing songs for maximum participation of youngest to oldest
Looking for that emotional connection with your audience and students? Consider a singalong! When looking for an easy multi-generational song to end your holiday program, here’s a few things to consider.
- Repetition! The more repetition of the lyrics, the more participation – especially from your youngest singers and your audience! (I’m thinking of those 2 year olds and 80+)
- Well Known Songs – We love what we know – Like an old friend coming back!
- Easy Range An octave or less
- Has a refrain or chorus Something to sing after the children sing their rehearsed line or verse
Here’s some lyrics from the easiest choices
THIS LITTLE LIGHT OF MINE
This little light of mine,
I’m gonna let it shine!
This little light of mine,
I’m gonna let it shine!
This little light of mine,
I’m gonna let it shine,
Let it shine, let it shine,
Let it shine!
FELIZ NAVIDAD (Sing-A-Long Lyrics)
Feliz Navidad.
Feliz Navidad.
Feliz Navidad.
Prospero ano y Felicidad.
(Repeat)
I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas (3 times)
From the bottom of my heart.
Repeat first section
IT’S A SMALL WORLD/Jingle Bells
Children:
It’s a world of laughter, A world of tears
It’s a world of hopes, And a world of fears
There’s so much that we share
That it’s time we’re aware
It’s a small world after all.
Children and Audience
It’s a small world after all (3 times)
It’s a small, small world
Jingle bells, Jingle bells, Jingle all the way
Oh what fun, it is to ride
In a one horse open sleigh HEY!
(Repeat Jingle bells)
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
And a happy new year!
Deck the Halls
Kids: Deck the halls with boughs of holly
Audience and Kids: Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la (Kids add silly movement)
(continue same form below)
‘Tis the season to be jolly
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Don we now our gay apparel
Fa-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la
Troll the ancient Yule-tide carol
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
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Aug 13, 2024 | Holiday/Winter Concert Ideas For Ages 2-6
What a surprise when I visited a mixed age music class and heard an 8 year old say “Can we do Deck the Halls? That’s my favorite!” Other children chimed in “Yes! Let’s do Deck the Halls!”
Here’s a video to show you how a simple tempo change and some silly gestures have this old carol a favorite for parents at the concert too! Some other holiday favorites in this playlist too!
Most of us are busy with our holiday concerts. Here are 3 reminders:
#1 reminder MAKE SURE THE PARENTS CAN SEE THEIR CHILD!
#2 reminder – make the children smile (I tell them we are taking pictures and videos and there will be SMILE AWARDS!)
#3 – Get the singing all the way to back where Grandpa is sitting – he’s hard of hearing! Open your mouth and exaggerate the words to make sure your singing covers the entire room.
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Aug 13, 2024 | Activities
There’s exciting new resources coming this month to both Music Box and Music Rhapsody Members, designed to make your school year easier and more FUN! To see levels of membership, click here.
BIG NEWS! For those of you who are asked to do a holiday or winter concert, the NEW BOOK AND CD is only a week or two away!!!
SAVE THE DATE!
September 28, 2019, 9am – 1pm
Holiday Songs and Winter Adventures
A workshop to help you plan your holiday and winter lessons and concerts.
Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary
(Details and Los Angeles location coming soon!)
Aug 13, 2024 | Activities
Wow, just in time for a Mother’s Day celebration, my son and I finished 38 recordings with vocals and accompaniment tracks for my upcoming book Holiday Songs and Winter Adventures! I’m so excited!
And, to make it an EXTRA happy Mother’s Day for me, my daughter is here in Los Angeles because she’s playing with the Los Angeles Philharmonic the next two weeks.
Whether you are a mom or not, you are all raising musical children, so Happy Mother’s Day!
Some of you have already enjoyed one song that I will share on the new album, have a listen to the LOVE, featuring my son Luc!
This song has been a great one for the end of the year kindergarten graduation. Give some love and thanks to the parents, principals, and anyone else who has helped along the way. The download includes 4 recordings (slow, fast, slow instrumental, fast instrumental), movement directions, lyrics and music. Find it here.
As always, Music Box members, use your coupon code for 25% off or purchase directly from Music Box Downloads.
Need more ideas for Kindergarten Graduation and end of the year celebrations? Use the SEARCH feature in Music Box and you find all sorts of fun options!
Oh no, little music maker!!! Don’t throw that maraca!
When your little music maker throws their instrument – those of us working with young children know this is something that usually comes up! Visit Music Box and share how you could handle this or read what’s there now. There are plenty of other great forums there too!
Wow, can’t believe the Redondo Beach Teacher Training Course is only ONE MONTH AWAY! Hope to see you this summer or at least see you online! Sign up for an online training tour here!
Happy Music Making
Aug 13, 2024 | Activities
WOW! What an exciting response to the topic CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT!
We had hundreds of teachers who were on the waitlist, since we could only take 100 attendants for each of our webinars. Here are a few more tips on Music Box for Classroom Management!
Blogs on this subject:
Lynn Kleiner’s Tips on Classroom Management
Kindergarten Music Challenges – A Few Tips for Success
Recorder with Orff, Stories, Movement, and Improv
And DON’T FORGET! My September 28 Holiday Workshop is just around the corner! Join me September 28, 9:00 – 1:00, at the Pasadena Conservatory Auditorium for tons of fun with favorite holiday activities and concerts!
We’ll be covering material from my new book plus MUCH more! Learn more here!
Take a peek at the new book!
