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
I’m so excited to announce that my latest book and CD, Holiday Songs and Winter Adventures, is finally HERE! AND… there’s a new workshop planned too! I can’t wait to share all this with you.
Watch here!
Watch this lovely video, animated by one of my former Music Rhapsody students, for previews of a few songs.
Order here for all of THIS!
- Songs, Rhymes, Dances, Stories
- Preschool/Elementary
- Percussion, Orff, Recorder
- Arts & Crafts
- Holiday Treats
- Digital Resources with adorable Pictures and Visual Aids
- Beautiful Recordings
- Accompaniment Tracks
- Video Lessons/Concerts
SAVE THE DATE!
Our Holiday Songs and Winter Adventures Workshop is September 28, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm at the Pasadena Conservatory Auditorium. We’ll cover this book and other favorites for Holiday and Winter Concerts and lessons that sparkle!
Register here!
Aug 13, 2024 | New In Music Box
FREE in Music Box! A new download for singing, stories, dances and instrument ideas all about frogs! See why this is such a musical theme!
HURRY! In case you missed it, here’s the related frog activity video. There’s still a few Rainforest Frog Theme Packs left!
Take a look!
WORKSHOP! FIRST TEN to register win a Props Pack!!
Our Holiday Songs and Winter Adventures Workshop is September 28, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm at the Pasadena Conservatory Auditorium. Plan your holiday concerts and winter lessons with this exciting new workshop! Prizes and surprises too!
If you’re one of the first 10 to register, you will receive a special props pack at the workshop.
If you can’t attend, a recording of this workshop will be available for purchase soon after the event.
Check out the new book!
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!)