Early Childhood Music - Week of March 16, 2020

Hello Song - The More We Get Together

(sung to the tune of “Have You Ever Seen a Lassie?”)

The more we get together,

Together, together.

The more we get together,

The happier we’ll be.

There’s <child’s name> and <child’s name>,

And <child’s name> and <child’s name>,

The more we get together,

The happier we’ll be.

Singing Time - Old McDonald

1. Come up with your own animals or have your child help you.

2. Cat, Dog, Horse, Cow, Sheep, Duck, Chicken, pig

Women's History Month

-Women History Month: A Woman Of Music: Ella Fitzgerald

1. In the late 19th and early 20th century, jazz was born in the city of New Orleans, Louisiana. By the 1930s, it had crept its way into the bustling city of New York, New York. Ella Fitzgerald, a woman who had experienced a difficult life, entered a talent competition and wowed audiences with her amazing voice. This was the start of her remarkable singing career which led to her reputation as the First Lady of Song, Queen of Jazz, and Lady Ella.

2. Quick Biography Video

3. A Tisket a Tasket

Movement Song - A Tooty Ta

Instrument Making and Playing

1. Here is a resource to make one of three instruments this week.

2. https://www.wikihow.com/Make-Percussion-Instruments-With-Household-Items

3. Afterward, have them play their instrument with any type of music you want to listen to on your phone/computer/CD/LP, etc.

4. Or use this video of the song, "Make a Little Music"

Singing Time - Elephants Have Wrinkles

Musical Talent Sharing

Have your child share a musical talent if they would like to. Singing, drumming, piano, guitar, ukulele, or any other musical instrument around the house.

Music Theory

Lesson 1: Note values, duration, and time signatures

Composer Time: Rodgers and Hammerstein

1. Based on the fairytale character and story of Cinderella, Rodgers and Hammerstein created their only collaborative effort written for television. Cinderella aired on March 31, 1957, on CBS.

2. 1957 Version In My Own Corner Julie Andrews

3. 1965 Version Step-sisters Lament

4. 1997 Version Impossible; It's Possible

Goodbye Song - So Long

So long till we see you again.

So long for today.

So long till we see you again.

May good things come your way.