The Book of Song Tales for Upper Grades |
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| Author:
| Feierabend, John M. |
| Series title: | First Steps in Music Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-62277-689-4 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2024 |
| Publisher: | G I A Publications, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $18.95 |
Book Description:
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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...
More DescriptionThe 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 SongTales.These SongTales are organized by subject matter: Great Places; Life, Love, and Happy Endings; Life, Love, and Sad Endings; Other Humorous Songs; Sea Songs; and Work Songs and Life.This beautifully illustrated collection is perfect for anyone who wants to pass on the tradition of telling stories in song.