Ah, Thanksgiving, the “black sheep” of musical holidays. Sandwiched as you are between Halloween and Christmas you never had a chance.
So, what is a teacher to do when students request a Thanksgiving song? Check out this handy list of Thanksgiving song suggestions!
Gilbert DeBenedetti’s G Major Music Theory (Elementary to Early Intermediate Levels): This is a great website to find theory worksheets for your older students, as well as free sheet music for all levels. Click on the link to find free Thanksgiving songs for Primer to Level 3 students.
Susan Paradis (Elementary Level): Lots of great teaching resources for younger students including games, composition worksheets, sheet music and much more! Click on the link to see Susan's post of free Thanksgiving hymns.
“Candy Corn Jive” (Late Elementary Level): My own original piece, featuring a Jerry Lee Lewis-style teacher duet that will have your students rockin’ and rollin’! Click the link to see and hear this piece on Sheet Music Plus.
“Simple Canon” (Early Intermediate Level): My own medley of two favorite pieces: “Simple Gifts” and “Pachelbel Canon,” appropriate for both Thanksgiving and Christmas! Click the link to see and hear this piece, part of my "Medley Magic" songbook available from Piano Pronto.
Do you teach Thanksgiving songs? What are your favorites? Please share in the comment section below!
So, what is a teacher to do when students request a Thanksgiving song? Check out this handy list of Thanksgiving song suggestions!
Gilbert DeBenedetti’s G Major Music Theory (Elementary to Early Intermediate Levels): This is a great website to find theory worksheets for your older students, as well as free sheet music for all levels. Click on the link to find free Thanksgiving songs for Primer to Level 3 students.
Susan Paradis (Elementary Level): Lots of great teaching resources for younger students including games, composition worksheets, sheet music and much more! Click on the link to see Susan's post of free Thanksgiving hymns.
“Candy Corn Jive” (Late Elementary Level): My own original piece, featuring a Jerry Lee Lewis-style teacher duet that will have your students rockin’ and rollin’! Click the link to see and hear this piece on Sheet Music Plus.
“Simple Canon” (Early Intermediate Level): My own medley of two favorite pieces: “Simple Gifts” and “Pachelbel Canon,” appropriate for both Thanksgiving and Christmas! Click the link to see and hear this piece, part of my "Medley Magic" songbook available from Piano Pronto.
Do you teach Thanksgiving songs? What are your favorites? Please share in the comment section below!
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