This excellent multi-cultural 2-part "instant program" features six singable selections from Poland, Spain, Hungary, England and America. The music is connected with clever yet informative verses highlighting customs of each country. Some of Alfred's top arrangers and composers are featured in this program, including Carl Strommen, Anna Laura Page, Patsy Ford Simms, Jackie O'Neill and Winnagene Hatch.

This innovative collection celebrating unique holidays in 13 countries around the world will be a wonderful addition to any music or classroom teacher's library. The Teacher's Handbook is filled with useful teaching tools including: Notes about each holiday (may be used as connecting dialog), Programming ideas, Reproducible Student Song Sheets, Performance and Musical Development notes, Suggested activities, PLUS tons of ideas for further interdisciplinary study.
Learn about other cultures, customs and languages through the cross-cultural study of music. Includes songs for: USA, Canada, Barbados, Brazil, United Kingdom, Italy, Saudi Arabia, China, Russia, Japan, Australia, South Africa and Ghana. Recommended for grades2-7. Works as a songbook OR a program. Performance Time: Approximately 30 minutes. Reproducible Student Song Sheets included.

Designed to help build character and integrity in your young singers, All That I Can Be is a vibrant collection of 15 unison songs by the well-known writing team of Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse. Teachers as well as parents will enjoy the lessons that can be learned through this collection of songs. The texts reinforce such concepts as teamwork, punctuality, friendship, respect, and telling the truth. Set in a wide variety of musical styles, the songs may be sung separately or together as a 30-minute program. These songs will teach all who sing and all who listen how important it is to be All That I Can Be! The Teacher's Handbook includes reproducible song sheets and word games, programming ideas, and suggestions for additional activities. Recommended for grades 2-7.

Movin' in the Right Direction! is a vibrant and contemporary 20-minute program designed to help build character and integrity in your young singers. Teachers, students, and parents will enjoy the lessons that can be learned through this presentation. The texts reinforce positive concepts and goals. The seven songs, set in a wide variety of musical styles, may be sung separately or put together with the connecting narrations (35 spoken lines in all).

This excellent multi-cultural 2-part "instant program" features six singable selections from Poland, Spain, Hungary, England and America. The music is connected with clever yet informative verses highlighting customs of each country. Some of Alfred's top arrangers and composers are featured in this program, including Carl Strommen, Anna Laura Page, Patsy Ford Simms, Jackie O'Neill and Winnagene Hatch.