Teaching Choral Concepts

Review

Since 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 the 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 occured during the creation of the Primary songs. It not only provides a good historical read, but 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.

Table of Contents

Forward, ix
Preface, xi
Acknowledgments, xv
Introduction, xv

Part One: A History of Primary and Children's Music, 1

Part Two: The Preparation of the 1989 Children's Songbook, 21

Part Three: Stories about Primary Songs and the People Who Wrote Them, 39
     My Heavenly Father, 41
     The Savior, 66
     The Gospel, 100
     Home and Family, 154
     Heritage, 170
     Nature and Seasons, 179
     Fun and Activity, 194
     Preludes, 215

Appendix One: Stories and author/composer information about Primary songs that are in the hymnbook but not in the Children's Songbook, 231

Appendix Two: Review of the Children's Songbook, 235

Appendix Three: Children's Songbook activity pages, 238

Appendix Four: Author/composer quick reference, 242

Appendix Five: Songs published in the Friend since 1989 Children's Songbook (1988-2006), 261

Index A: Authors, composers, people of interest, 268

Index B: Alphabetical song titles, 276

Bibliography, 283
About the Author, 285

Order Information

Title:

We Shall Make Music

Author:

Patricia Kelsey Graham

Retail Price:

$ 19.99

Available:

Now

ISBN:

0-88290-818-2

Order Number (SKU):

8182

Pages:

288

Size:

6" x 9"

Binding:

Paperback