A place in the choir
Subtitle: finding harmony in a world of many voices
By: John Jacobson ; foreword by Marian Wright Edelman
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Hal Leonard
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Milwaukee, WI
Language: eng
Number of pages: 184
ISBN-13: 9781458412058
Subjects: Music teachers; Instruction and study; Music; Biography; Anecdotes
Description: "John Jacobson, one of America's best-loved musical personalities, brings you this collection of heartwarming essays and inspirational stories. Not just for music teachers, this book is full of life lessons for all of us, so we each can find our own "place in the choir"."--Publisher's description.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 183-184).
Table of contents: title: I. Celebrate music. Celebrate music!: America sings; title: Why I love music: Music in my soul; title: It's about respect: The sea is so wide; title: Family history month: We are a family; title: It's all about me: Like a mighty stream; title: 2001: a choir odyssey: Revolution of the heart; title: I'll make a difference: Miracles; title: Beacons of hope: Children of the earth; title: There is a sound I love: Child song; title: Things that can't be taught in music class; title: II. A day in the life. The Sunday night syndrome: The invitation; title: Teacher appreciation week: My teacher; title: We give thee thanks: All the people said thanks; title: Surviving December: A Christmas wish to you; title: The thing with feathers: The most beautiful kid in the world; title: Anyone can sing: Can't help singing; title: This is my song: The best in me; title: The great debate: We are one!; title: Dear John: Sounds like love; title: To climb a mountain: Batoto yetu (Our children); title: III. Seasons: Dream sonnet; title: Hope: If I had a sycamore tree; title: Gratitude: We remember; title: God bless us, everyone: I'll care; title: Still hoping: Riding on a cloud; title: Flowers that sing: How does your garden grow?; title: For the love of the game: Barnyard baseball; title: The friendly beasts: Come to the stable; title: The Christmas quilt: It's simple; title: Lavender snow: A light will be there; title: IV. Heroes and saints. Jesse, you taught us to run: Jesse; title: Let there be light: I see with my heart; title: Courage: This is my homeland; title: Responsibility: Touch the future; title: Honesty: The cry of the child; title: Who are you?: God put a song in me; title: Open the flaps: lighten the load: A new beginning; title: Together we are better: At the river; title: Music makes the difference: Because we sing; title: The ship I sail: The ship I sail; title: A king's Irish blessing.