This pun-ny song about homophones -- those pesky pairs of words that sound alike but are spelled differently and mean something entirely different from each other -- was written by 15 people! I was down in Arkansas a short while ago, giving a workshop to music teachers at Henderson State University in Arkadelphia, AK (what a great name!). In the morning, we explored Music through the Curriculum, and in the afternoon, I hosted a Songwriting Workshop. The synapses were firing and we had a lot of laughs! I am still sorting out the copyright info, so only my name is on the credits, but soon everyone who contributed to the song will be on it. Check it out here: homophones
It's amazing what you can come up with in the right atmosphere. Many of these folks had never written a song before. What a blast!
Just in time for Women's History Month, Les Julian and I have recorded an anthem to Rosa Parks entitled, "Rosa, Rosa, Roll On." You can listen to it and check out the lyrics here:Rosa, Rosa Roll On
Free with purchase of song:
For Marla Lewis, music is a way of life. She began singing as soon as she learned to talk! At the age of 3, she sang on a national radio talent show called, “Live Like a Millionaire”. She started piano lessons at the age of 5 and guitar a few years later.
As a child, Marla loved to sing songs in many languages from around the world. Her mother, also a singer, introduced her to jazz, Dixieland, and opera. Marla also fell in love with folk and pop music. She wrote her first song at the age of 12, entitled, “Hopeless Love.” It still makes her friends chuckle.
Today, when kids hear Marla's songs, they say:
"Can we hear that AGAIN??"
Now you can buy lead sheets to your favorite songs by Marla! More are being added every week. Check out "Celebrating Kwannzaa" here:Celebrating Kwanzaa
Check out "Mighty Jackie" here: Mighty Jackie the Strikeout Queen
And don't forget "We All Laugh in the Same Language" here: We All Laugh in the Same Language
You'll find lots more here: Sheet Music
Marla's Halloween tune, "The Boogey Woogey Man" was awarded Finalist in the Children's Category of the John Lennon Song contest! Click on the MP3 button at the top of this page and scroll down to The Boogey Woogey Man to hear a song clip!
"Down Chinatown Way" is a perfect song to introduce your students to the many rich traditions of the Chinese New Year Celebration. As you listen, you will feel like you're right there, watching the parade!
Click here for lyrics:Down Chinatown Way
Click here to listenDown Chinatown Way
Are you looking for some fun with phonics? Then check out this book and song download, I Love Foods That Start With M! It's jazzy, it's catchy, it's a visual and auditory delight. Click on this link for a sample:
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