Music of Our World - Ireland

Music Of Our World: Ireland (Songs and Activities for Classroom and Community) ** By Mark A. Brymer and Brad Shank. Book and CD pak. Expressive Art (Choral). Softcover with CD. 72 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

Welcome all ye lads and lassies to the land of leprechauns and shamrocks, fiddles and jigs - and a whole lot more! Sample Irelands rich musical heritage with this "grand" collection of favorite folk songs and supportive teaching materials that will bring the traditions and tunes of the enchanted isle right to your classroom. You and your students will also discover Irelands many interesting instruments, including the fiddle, accordion, harp, bodhran, bagpipes, penny whistle and more. Irish music has found its way across the ocean to the United States and the world, so heres your chance to join the band, kick up your heels, and experience the songs and sounds that give Irish music its unique flavor!

The handy Book/CD Pak features fresh new piano/vocal arrangements of 10 Irish folk songs, reproducible songsheets and student articles to enhance learning, and a CD recording with listening and performance options. Available: Book/CD Pak. For Gr. 4-8 and beyond!

Contents: Danny Boy * Lannigans Ball * McNamara's Band * Molly Malone (Cockles & Mussels) * The Wearing Of The Green * Cliffs Of Doneen * Paddy Works On The Railway * Einini * The Raggle Taggle Gypsy * When Irish Eyes Are Smiling.