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The book of song tales for upper grades / compiled by John M. Feierabend.

By: Material type: ScoreScorePublisher number: G-8736 | GIA Publications, Inc.Series: First steps in musicPublisher: Chicago : GIA Publications, Inc., [2014]Copyright date: ©2014Description: 1 score (144 pages) : color illustrations ; 26 cmContent type:
  • notated music
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 1622770870
  • 9781622770878
Subject(s): Genre/Form:
Contents:
Introduction -- Great places -- Life, love, and happy endings -- Life, love, and sad endings -- Other humorous songs -- Sea songs -- Work songs and life.
Summary: "The tradition of telling stories in song goes back centuries in the form of broadsides and ballads. Topics included love, religion, drinking, legends, and early journalism, which is how information about disasters, political events, wonders and prodigies was spread or learned. These songs were sung and listened to by villagers and kings. John M. Feierabend has compiled this delightful collection of songs that tell stories. This collection is intended for older students who might enjoy hearing the songs sung by their teacher, or who might enjoy singing the songs themselves; a perfect follow-up to The Book of Children's Song Tales."--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 33111008001923
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 tradition of telling stories in song goes back centuries in the form of broadsides and ballads. Topics included love, religion, drinking, legends, and early journalism, which is how information about disasters, political events, wonders, and prodigies was spread or learned. These songs were sung and listened to by villagers and kings. John M. Feierabend has compiled this beautifully illustrated collection of songs that tell stories is perfect for anyone who wants to carry on the tradition.

"For children of all ages from 2nd grade and beyond"--Cover.

Folk songs for unison children's voices.

Includes indexes by song title, subject category, and mode.

Introduction -- Great places -- Life, love, and happy endings -- Life, love, and sad endings -- Other humorous songs -- Sea songs -- Work songs and life.

"The tradition of telling stories in song goes back centuries in the form of broadsides and ballads. Topics included love, religion, drinking, legends, and early journalism, which is how information about disasters, political events, wonders and prodigies was spread or learned. These songs were sung and listened to by villagers and kings. John M. Feierabend has compiled this delightful collection of songs that tell stories. This collection is intended for older students who might enjoy hearing the songs sung by their teacher, or who might enjoy singing the songs themselves; a perfect follow-up to The Book of Children's Song Tales."--Back cover.

For children, particularly older students in upper grades.

Songs in English.

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