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The book of canons / compiled by John M. Feierabend.

By: Material type: ScoreScorePublisher number: G-8552 | GIA Publications, Inc.Language: English, Multiple languages Original language: Multiple languages Series: First steps in musicPublisher: Chicago : GIA Publications, Inc., [2014]Copyright date: ©2014Edition: [Revised edition.]Description: 1 score (189 pages) : color illustrations ; 26 cmContent type:
  • notated music
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 1622770854
  • 9781622770854
Subject(s): Genre/Form:
Contents:
About music and singing -- Animals and critters -- Friendship, love, peace and conflict -- Humorous and clever -- Meals and blessings -- Morning and evening -- Nature, land and sea -- On death and dying -- People, places and things -- Sacred and Latin -- Seasons -- Songs without words.
Summary: "This beautiful and significant revision to The Book of Canons is an incredible resource for music teachers -- a sumptuously illustrated collection of more than 140 time-tested canons representing the absolute best music for children our culture has to offer. The songs are drawn from all over the world, and many are by some of the great composers throughout history -- after all, rounds and canons have been enjoyed since the Elizabethan era. Each canon in this collection is ranked by difficulty and includes a general translation if needed."--Back cover.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Parent/Teacher Resource Collection-Children's 372.87 F297 Available 33111008001865
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Beautiful and attractive books from the most prominent collector and advocator of the rich heritage and diversity of folk songs The premise of a canon is that a single song can be sung starting at different times creating lovely harmonies. The Book of Canons is an incredible resource--a sumptuously illustrated collection of more than 140 time-tested canons drawn from all over the world, by some of the great composers throughout history. Each canon in this collection is ranked by difficulty and includes a general translation if needed.

Canons in 2-5 parts for children's voices, graded by difficulty.

Includes indexes by song title, difficulty level, subject category, and composer.

Revised version of: The book of canons / compiled by John M. Feierabend (Chicago : GIA Publications, ©2000).

About music and singing -- Animals and critters -- Friendship, love, peace and conflict -- Humorous and clever -- Meals and blessings -- Morning and evening -- Nature, land and sea -- On death and dying -- People, places and things -- Sacred and Latin -- Seasons -- Songs without words.

"This beautiful and significant revision to The Book of Canons is an incredible resource for music teachers -- a sumptuously illustrated collection of more than 140 time-tested canons representing the absolute best music for children our culture has to offer. The songs are drawn from all over the world, and many are by some of the great composers throughout history -- after all, rounds and canons have been enjoyed since the Elizabethan era. Each canon in this collection is ranked by difficulty and includes a general translation if needed."--Back cover.

For children, second grade and higher.

Chiefly in English; includes works in German, Latin, Italian, French, Hebrew, and Dutch.

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