Stories Of The Children S Songbook How The Primary Songs Came To Be

Since the meeting of the first Primary, poets and composers have shared their talents to create songs for Latter-day Saint children. This impressive volume about the making of the Children's Songbook includes a variety of sources and stories not available to the public. Discover the miracles and memories behind the songs you love in this valuable and inspiring book.

We Shall Make Music: Stories of the Primary Songs and How They Came to BeSince the 1989 publication of the Children's Songbook, many have asked Patricia Graham, chairman of the Primary Songbook Committee, about the making of the book and history of its songs. Children and adults have been surprised and fascinated by the stories that accompany the history of the songs and the songbook. Since the meeting of the first Primary in 1878, poets and composers have shared their talents to create songs for children. Now, Patricia has gathered their collective stories into this impressive volume about the making of the Children's Songbook, using research that pulls from a variety of sources not available to the public.This book brings together a captivating array of stories of the miracles that occurred during the creation of the Primary songs. It not only provides a good historical read, but it is also a tool for those interested in knowing more about the children's music. We Shall Make Music is a valuable and inspiring book for young and old alike.

No piano? No problem. Just touch the pad and sing along!Now you can teach your little Latter-day Saints six of the most beloved Primary songs found in the Children's Songbook from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This convenient-sized board book features six full-color illustrations. Each illustration includes the first verse to a favorite Primary song. A child or parent simply presses the touch-pad that corresponds to that page, and the music begins to play.

Classroom Instructional Resources

Music is: the Universal Language; Nourishes the Soul; Has Healing Power; Helps us Learn and Remember; Affects Emotions; Lifts and Inspires. Also, music as it relates to Performing and Composing.