Vocal parts range from unison melody to independent vocal lines. This collection supplements Sing, Clap, and Play the Recorder 1 and 2, and is intended for beginners and intermediate students ages 7 - 11. Simple yet effective concert pieces for the season. Fifteen Christmas and Chanukah songs dedicated to the proposition that music for children can be simple without being simple minded. Grouped into five levels, they are arranged for voices and Orff instruments, and provide diverse musical experiences.
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Suggestions and performance instructions as well as improvisational techniques are included for each psalm. A collection of tunes for grades 3 - 6 from early American folk heritage arranged for Orff instruments. Hymns are presented as melodies without text, and may be chosen from various denominational hymnals, or from the alphabetical and metrical index of tunes. Choose text based on the season, occasion, or assist students in creating their own. Includes suggested introductions, pitch preparations, and movement suggestions.15pp.