Music K-8 Music Sampler Podcast

It is no exaggeration to say that this is one of the most enjoyable, upbeat songs we have heard in years. This song is not plot specific, so it is a great opener (or closer) for any celebration or holiday performance.

Simple and poignant, this touching song starts with a gentle solo (optional) and builds to a richly orchestrated anthem chorus that is guaranteed to move any audience. This song is ideal for any performance in which you want to spotlight things like saving a part of your school's music program or wishing for world peace.

Set in an infectious gospel style, this moving selection proved to be very popular with schools. The verse is meant to be sung by soloists, up to four of them, with the full ensemble joining in for the chorus.

John's lovely arrangement of this well-loved English carol is set in a Celtic style, with a rollicking feel reminiscent of its French dancing song roots. He's added jingle bells (it is a Christmas carol, after all), and over everything, a fiddle and penny whistle play a spirited motif.

This song is a great way for you and your students to explore their roots and to connect with members of the community who come from different cultures and backgrounds.

Students will leap at the chance to sing this very humorous, tongue-in-cheek encouragement for kids to get away from the TV and go outside for exercise.

The idea for this tune was simple and a lot of fun: Take the joyous and well-known "Ode To Joy" and use the names of lots of famous composers as the lyrics.

With gentle music and poetic lyrics that speak of sacrifice, valor, bravery, and of course, remembrance, this song could be used for Memorial Day, Veterans Day, Patriot Day, or any occasion honoring American heroes who are no longer with us.

It's nice to stop and remember that despite our differences, we truly are all Americans. This very energetic and inspirational song helps us not only focus on, but also celebrate our common bonds.

M.C. Handel has put together this fantastic collection of recorder pieces from Volume 16 of Music K-8 magazine. This collection includes: "B A Superhero," "Good King Wenceslas," "A Little Recorder Music," "Maracas," and "Arirang."

For this incredible collection, M.C. Handel has assembled some of his all-time favorite rock tunes from the pages of Music K-8 magazine. This collection includes: "Frodo's BAG," "Shark CAGE," "Warp Factor Five," "Da Da Da Da Da Bomp!," "Return Of The Clonebots," and "Blue Magic Wombat."

This collection by includes: "Rhythm Parade," "All Through The Night," "An Olde English Carol," "Amazing Grace," and "Sleigh BAG."

This collection includes: "Whacky Old St. Nicholas (The Ho Ho Ho Song)," "Carol Of The Boomwhackers," "O Whacky Christmas Tree," "Whacky March From The Nutcracker," and "Whacky Gobbler."

Feelin' Good! will have your students up and dancing while guiding them to a healthier lifestyle and better choices. It includes the following songs: "Feelin' Good!," "The Body Boogie," "The Food Pyramid," "The Exercise Tango," and "Live Well!"

This new collection of songs from the pages of Music K-8 magazine will have you and your students moving to the music! Songs include: "Jump!," "I'm So Glad To Be Here!," "More Than A Muscle," "Rockhopper," "Salsa Pie!," "Vine Dance," "Tippy Toes," and "Zebra Zydeco."

This collection includes: "George Washington," "Abraham," "Valentine Vendor," "Follow The Drinking Gourd," "One Zero Zero," "Talkin' About My Friend," "Free At Last," "Chinese New Year," and "There Was An Old Groundhog."

Kids love dressing up and acting like superheroes, so imagine what fun they will have as incredible reindeer. This clever musical includes the following songs: "Happy Christmas Eve!;" "Foggy, Foggy Night;" "What We Need Is A Miracle;" "The Incredible Reindeer;" "The Incredible Mission;" "Still Incredible;" and "A Super Celebration!"

Tune Tickets allow a person to download songs from K8 KidTunes, on MusicK8Kids.com, without using a credit card or opening an account. You can give away Tune Tickets as rewards for students, or give them to your own children.

Properly warming up young singers can be tough, especially when you have a limited amount of time with them and when your singers are easily distracted. By popular demand, Anne and Teresa have created a fundamental set of warm-ups designed with these challenges in mind.

Over the years, our inspired composers have concocted some of the most creative songs in Music K-8 for your primary singers. This new collection brings together real favorites in a wide variety of styles.