Music K-8 Music Sampler Podcast

We had a blast doing this one. Two favorite genres combine for one light and silly song: Westerns (cowboys) and spooky or Halloween stuff (vampires). Does it get any more fun than that?

This is the perfect song to teach self-control and let your kids blow off steam at the same time.

The remembrance of Patriot Day (September 11) and its historical significance can be a difficult one to approach musically. This thought-provoking and poignant song would be an appropriate choice for your school's commemoration.

The melody of "Oh, I Love America" is so catchy, not to mention easy, all of your students will pick it up very quickly. In fact, we're betting your audience will, too!

This song is a very majestic, uplifting, iconically American-sounding orchestral piece. While it is the opener of the Americans We revue, it can certainly be used in any other venue you like.

This electrifying collection is made up of eight songs that teachers have singled out as being favorites because of their special power to get kids moving. Songs include: "Get Up!," "Festival!," "Hoedown!," "Boogie Woogie," " Dancin' On The Rooftop," "Slick Back Jack," "Bat Dance," and "Show Me Some Respect."

Songs in this collection include: "This Is Halloween," "Scarecrow," "Of The People," "Thanksgiving Day," "Thanksgiving Rap," "On Christmas Day," "Hanukkah Festival," "Season Of Celebration," "Winter Is Coming," "On St. Patrick's Day," "Easter Bunny Blues," "Come The Spring," "This Is Our World," and "Summer Is Coming."

Songs in this collection include: "Winter In The Country," "Jolly Old St. Nicholas," "Harmony," "My Little Dreidl," "Christmas Sounds," "Kwanzaa," "Snow Day," and "Grandma's Chicken Soup."

This unique holiday revue harkens back to traditional values while it celebrates the joy of the season. The songs included are "Livin' In A New World," "Make A Buck," "The Best Gifts," "We're Gonna Plant A Christmas Tree," "The Christmas Wish," "Adeste Fidelis," "Pat-A-Pan," "I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day," and "A New World Christmas."

The story is simple, and though it is secular in nature, it teaches positive lessons to young performers. The songs include "How Are We Supposed To Know?", "Time Warp," "That Is Christmas Time," "Look Out!," and "Merry Christmas Time."

This K-4 holiday musical weaves a tale that is full of humor and great music, and while it is secular in nature, it teaches a valuable lesson about acceptance. Songs include: "Sing Of Christmas Time!," "Black and White," "This Guy's Not Right," "We Share The Rainbow," and Christmas Is A Rainbow."

"An Early American Christmas" brings the past and present together with a unique blend of traditional and contemporary styles that your students will love. It includes: "O Christmas, Christmas!," "Traditions," "Milford - A Fuguing Tune," "Deck The Halls," "Here We Come A-Caroling," "The Coventry Carol," "We Wish You A Merry Christmas," "Military Drum," "Auld Lang Syne," "Chester Underscore," "Joy To The World," and "Season Of Joy!"

What great fun to bring your students into the spirit of the Colonial period. The songs are: "Welcome To America!," "Yankee Doodle Has A Toothache," "The Yuletide Blues," "The Christmas Spirit Lives Right Here," and "Merry Christmas To You From The Red, White And Blue!"

The six original songs in the collection, followed by the notes featured, are: "BA BA Blues (B,A)," "Agent BAG (B,A,G)," "Vision Groove (B,A,G,C)," "Daydreaming (B,A,G,C,D)," "Summer Walk (B,A,G,C,D,E (low E))," and "The Rhythm CAGE (C,A,G,E (high E))."

This fabulous collection brings together five delightful and unique recorder songs that make learning to play the recorder a fun and exciting experience. Recorder tunes include: "JitterBAG," "Rahther Jolly Olde St. Nicholas," "Leonardo's Lightship," "Saturday Night Star," and "e-Lectricity."

This broad collection highlights different seasons with a unique mix of songs that are as much fun to move to as they are to sing. Songs include: "Do The Igor;" "Mashed Potatoes;" "Northern Lights;" "There Was An Old Groundhog;" "An Irish Dance;" "Funny Bunny;" "I Can't Stand Still Under Those Raindrops;" and "Hey, May!."

This amazing collection features seven original songs that are not only educational and thought provoking, but also fun songs that children will love to sing. Songs include: "Jaws Of The Jurassic," "Pterosaur," "Thunder Lizard," "'Raptor Rap," "Ancient Armor," "The Comet," and "T. Rex In The Neighborhood."

Don't miss the chance to get your students excited about their education! This important revue includes the following: "Education Rocks!," "I Like School," "Information Age," "Think," and "Never Stop Learning."

This wonderful collection combines eight of the best, including stirring, age-appropriate arrangements of traditional songs as well as originals by Teresa Jennings. Songs include: "There Are Many Flags In Many Lands;" "America The Beautiful;" "Sing Of America;" "The Stars And Stripes Forever;" "America (My Country 'Tis Of Thee);" "You're A Grand Old Flag;" "America, My Home;" and "Yankee Doodle's Pony."

This collection includes songs to uplift, motivate and inspire: "Light The Candles All Around The World," "A Time For Peace," "Today Is The Day!," "Friends Are Like Diamonds," "This Little Light Of Mine," "Sing Of Joy!," "Where Is The Peace?," "Dona Nobis Pacem," and "An Old Irish Blessing."