Just who are Pip and Veronica, and why is there a harmonica? In this fun children's book, Veronica lives alone. To entertain herself, she plays tunes on her harmonica. When she gets lonely, Pip the Poodle enters the picture. Ed Krinsky says, "Pip was my pet poodle. He had the habit of barking loudly whenever he heard sirens from fire engines and when I played my harmonica. I concocted the story to entertain my grandchildren while babysitting for them." He is a retired school administrator who had a thirty-five year career as a teacher, coach, counselor, and administrator in the Westbury, New York public schools. He is a graduate of Harvard College and the Harvard Graduate School of Education. The author was coach of the Harvard Junior Varsity Basketball team and the freshmen baseball team at MIT, and spent summers coaching basketball in the USA, Israel, the USSR, and Egypt. He served five years as general manager of a minor league basketball team (Long Island Surf), and had seven players go on to careers in the NBA. Krinsky then spent twelve years as director of operations for the United States Basketball League. He was a scout for the Detroit Pistons and the Houston Rockets, and scouted for the Baltimore Orioles. In addition, he was an associate professor of sports management and sports marketing at both Dowling College and Adelphi University on Long Island. For the past two years, he has been assistant coach for the men's basketball team at SUNY College at Old Westbury. Publisher's website: http: //sbprabooks.com/EdKrinsky

Maylyn Murphy's Beginning Easy Singing Lessons Level 2 Grades 3-4 is the second in a fun and practical 3 book series. It is one of the few books intended to teach children the mechanics of music and singing. This series goes well beyond simply encouraging kids to parrot popular songs. In a simple building block type format it covers all the basics. Included are voice exercises, music theory, music notation, ear-training and sight singing. In the final chapters, this volume combines all of the lessons covered and applies them to popular children's songs. By learning basic concepts in Level 2, and then applying them, the student will be able to actually read the notes and sing many other popular children's songs. Maylyn Murphy's Beginning Easy Singing Lesson Level 2 could be the start of something beautiful for your child.

Maylyn Murphy's Beginning Easy Singing Lessons Level 3 Grades 5+ is the third in a fun and practical 3 book series. It is one of the few books intended to teach children the mechanics of music and singing. This series goes well beyond simply encouraging kids to parrot popular songs. In a simple building block type format it covers all the basics. Included are voice exercises, music theory, music notation, ear-training and sight singing. In the final chapters, this volume combines all of the lessons covered and applies them to popular children's songs. By learning basic concepts in Level 3, and then applying them, the student will be able to actually read the notes and sing many other popular children's songs. Maylyn Murphy's Beginning Easy Singing Lesson Level 3 could be the start of something beautiful for your child.

"Stronger," "Since U Been Gone," "Behind These Hazel Eyes," "Breakaway," "Because of You," and "Mr. Know It All" For over a decade now, singer Kelly Clarkson has dominated the airwaves with countless smash hit singles. The down-to-earth Texan first won hearts as the original American Idol winner. Since that historic victory, she's continued to impress music lovers with her soaring voice and astounding range. Kelly Clarkson: Behind Her Hazel Eyes is the singer's most thorough biography to date. Young readers will find inspiration reading about the superstar's rise from a broke waitress with big dreams to becoming one of the recording industry's top musical acts.

MasterClass in Music Education provides vivid, topical, reflective and above all 'real' accounts from existing teachers researching in the field, together with theoretical insights and a guided view of the relevant existing literature. Students embarking upon research will gain a many-faceted understanding of the possibilities for using action research and other research methods to explore the interesting and challenging issues confronting music education. At the same time, they will be able to develop an understanding of how to carry out research from the real life case study accounts written by their peers. John Finney and Felicity Laurence provide overarching support, drawing on their own experiences as supervisors of MA Music Education students to frame the debates and reflections which arise.

Children love to sing Singing praises to God is a wonderful way to make children aware of him. Singing psalms lifts the spirit. Scripture becomes a part of children's lives through music, and Bible verse studies help children develop a love for God and his Word. This book is a collection of 36 worship songs and praises for use with children. There is an accompanying CD available which has demos of all the songs along with a musical accompaniment soundtrack for each song. Most of the songs are based on favorite scriptures. Children memorize scripture verses by singing them. There are short thoughts, scriptures and prayers for each song along with some craft projects. Parents, teachers, grandparents, club leaders or anyone who cares for children will love these scripture-based songs.

In the very special children's book, An Instrument for Eddie, Eddie is an unusual elephant who loves to perform. He dreams of music, and his fondest wish is to play a musical instrument. Eddie tries to learn how to play several different instruments, but is unsuccessful. Eddie is also a resourceful elephant and he never gives up. Through his determination, he finally discovers an instrument that is just right for him! This extraordinary book was inspired by a true story about a little boy with a hearing impairment, who was also determined to play a musical instrument. Just like Eddie, this little boy didn't give up. Because of his determination and passion for music, the little boy is also able to play an instrument just like other children. A former teacher, Karen Lee lives in Singapore. She hopes An Instrument for Eddie inspires children to never give up when reaching for their dreams. Publisher's website: http://sbpra.com/KarenLee

Children in the Primary Montessori prepared environment explore music sensorially by listening to a variety of music from different eras and genres, singing songs, matching pitches of the diatonic and chromatic C Major Scales with movable Bells, composing melodies on a large green staff board, and more. Written by AMI Diploma holder Mary Da Prato, My First Montessori Book of Music Notation isolates and identifies basic music notation introduced in the Casa with suggestions for music activities at home.

Exceptional Music Pedagogy for Children with Exceptionalities: International Perspectives offers readers in music education, music therapy, and music in special education communities a new, important, and globally-informed resource for effective music pedagogies in theory and practice. Volume editors Deborah Blair and Kimberly McCord have assembled here a collection of never-before-published chapters written by a diverse and international set of teachers and researchers in music education for children with exceptionalities. Each working outward from their own national perspectives, the chapter authors explore the histories of legislative initiatives, discuss the implementation of both mandates and teacher led creative strategies, and provide a vast array of pedagogical suggestions and scenarios that support teachers and communities who work with special learners. Featuring rich descriptions of music teaching and learning approaches in concert with scenarios of how practices play out in the classrooms across the globe, the book gives readers the opportunity to learn from other global settings and, on this basis, to reflect and re-envision the ways that teaching and learning may be fostered in their own music classrooms or research settings. Chapters include U. S. and international special education law, social justice and disability in music, using the Orff Approach in inclusive and self-contained classes, assistive technology and use of innovative technologies to engage children and adults in active music making. In addition, the book offers novice and veteran teachers and teacher educators alike a sophisticated understanding of specific disabilities and strategies for music classroom teaching and learning. Throughout, chapter authors provide theoretical frames with applications for practice that readers will be able to connect to their own educational contexts. With chapters from such diverse music education communities as Finland, Taiwan, Ireland, and Germany, the book adds important new perspectives. The authors and editors represent a wide range of pedagogical approaches for learners in a variety of contexts, and this book is an important, expansive collection of practical expertise, an invaluable resource to the special music education community across the globe.

Children embark on a global journey in this introduction to world instruments. Visit the mountains in Switzerland to play an ALPHORN. Strum a pear-shaped OUD in Iran. Pluck the keys of the MBIRA thumb piano in Africa. Make booming beats like rolling thunder on a TAIKO drum in Japan. From Alphorn to Zills opens a child's eyes to many different ways people can create music.

This is a very true story written about a very special little girl who grew up to be a famous Peking Opera Star. Not only that, she became famous for singing the star role of the bearded man How did all of this happen. Little Miss Qi had a dream, and if you want to know how she made her dream come true, then read this book and find out.Sometimes children need to be inspired, especially when they feel like they just cant make things happen. The story of Qi Xiao Yun is inspiring because ts is the story of someone who beat what would appear to anyone else to be impossible odds to make her dream come true.Written and illustrated by award winning author, former teacher and attorney, Penelope Dyan (who has also made all her dreams come true) this book tells the story of one of her very special friends.Kids can practice their reading, have this story read to them, or use the book as a catalyst to write about their own dreams, or about someone they know who had also made dreams come true. There are a lot of inspiring people out there in this world, some alive today and some from times past. How do you think Thomas Edison felt when he invented the light bulb? I ll bet that was a dream cone true for him. How did Claude Monet feel when he finished a painting. I ll bet each painting was another dream come true for him. But the thing to remember is all those very big dreams began from somewhere, and that somewhere came from the hearts and minds of those who dreamed.Nothing is impossible. Just read this story and find out Someday maybe you can share your dream come true story. Or perhaps YOUR dreams are ALREADY coming true (You can have lots of dreams, you know )

Updated editions to the bestselling series. They have been completely redesigned in colour. Includes improved backing tracks (on the CD editions) and new songs have been added. The prices remain the same as the classic original editions. John Pitt's hugely successful Recorder from the Beginning teaching scheme has a straightforward, easy-to-follow approach with attractive collections of well-known and original tunes. The beginner books are specially written for 7-11 year olds. The additional graded repertoire and ensemble books will appeal to players of all ages. No previous knowledge of the recorder or music is needed in order to begin playing with this specially written recorder course - it's all covered in the books. Pupil book and CD edition provides demonstration tracks and interesting accompaniments to help encourage practice and performance.

"Wacky Musical Instruments!" Is a FamilyAffair!This delightful Book is about Familiesof the Symphony Orchestra and howeach Family Member works together withOther Families of the Orchestra to bringabout the MIRACLE of LIVE MUSIC!!After all, MUSIC is the UniversalLanguage for the entire world!Readers of ALL ages and backgroundswill ENJOY the hilarious Drawings of our15 Wacky Musical Instruments as theytell their stories through SOUND andWacky Poetry! ENJOY!!

Join Micaiah and Samuel as they introduce you and your little ones to some of their favorite instruments from around the world

*The incredible lyrics to the hit song 'You Will Be Found' from the sensational musical Dear Evan Hansen in a beautifully illustrated full-colour volume.*

When Benj Pasek and Justin Paul set out to write a pivotal song for Dear Evan Hansen, they tapped into their main character's loneliness and allowed him to sing his way out of it. The result was 'You Will Be Found' a song that sets in motion a moment that goes viral in the world of the show.

And then something happened in the world outside the show: Fans loved the song. It connected. It went viral. People found comfort in its message of hope.

This beautifully illustrated edition of the 'You Will Be Found' lyrics is for them, and for anyone on the edge of a new chapter in life. It serves as a reminder to anyone who feels lost or uncertain that, as the song says - you are not alone.