First We Sing: 101 Songs and Games Thursday, August 01, 2024
recommended by Jen Sper and Lisa Springer, School Choral & Classroom Music Specialists
First We Sing: 101 Songs and Games for Singing, Playing and More! by Susan Brumfield
“101 Songs and Games for Singing, Playing and More!” is a companion volume to “Teaching Strategies: Rhythmic and Melodic Elements for Intermediate Grades.” A follow-up to “100 Little Songs and Rhymes for Primary Grades,” this book includes a variety of more advanced songs and games suggested for the preparation, presentation and practice of each element, suitable for reading and writing in grades 3, 4 and 5. Songs are written in staff notation, and include extensive background notes on historical and cultural context, game instructions and suggested activities for classroom use. This collection also includes digital access to recordings featuring a “teacher model” as a guide for performing and teaching the songs. Suggested for grades 3-5.
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About the Authors:
Jen Sper is a Choral Music Specialist here at Stanton’s Sheet Music. A native of Cincinnati, she holds a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Baldwin Wallace College (now University) Conservatory of Music, and taught 7-12 choir, music theory, class piano, and drama in Southern Ohio before joining the Stanton’s team in 2006. An active choral singer and accompanist throughout the Central Ohio area, Jen can also often be found exploring the exciting restaurant, brewery, and theater scenes in Columbus, wandering through the local metro parks, visiting family around the Great Lakes, or at home with her very friendly cat.
Lisa Springer joined the Stanton’s choral staff in July 2023. She taught middle and high school choirs for 27 years in addition to serving as Artistic Director of the Columbus Women’s Chorus. She holds degrees from Heidelberg University and Cleveland Institute of Music. She has enjoyed an extensive professional singing career and continues to perform in the greater Columbus area. During her free time, she enjoys spending time in southern Ohio playing with her grandchildren.