The history of the African American people was one of physical hardship and emotional anguish, yet the music arising from this struggle - the spiritual- was one of deeply-felt emotion. This collection of spirituals, arranged by Rene Boyer-Alexander for voices and Orff instruments, is much more than a meresong collection. It is a chronicle of expression that will enrich and uplift both children and adults in classrooms, choirs, community gatherings and churches. In three volumes or one complete edition, it includes arrangements of over 55 songs, historical background, suggested program uses and cultural connections. Available: Volume I, Volume II, Volume III, Complete Edition. Forall ages.

African American history comes alive through music and singing as Patsy Ford Simms presents us with the contributions of Ella Fitzgerald, Scott Joplin, Garrett Morgan, Benjamin Banneker, Jessie Owens, Ora Mae Washington, George Washington Carver and Daniel Hale Williams. The collection contains songs thatcan be used individually or performed together with the rhyming script, creating a mini-musical or revue. Along with reproducible parts, there are learning activities, games and staging suggestions and choreography ideas. This outstanding collection also contains an Enhanced StudioTrax CD (with accompaniment and performance tracks).

The history and spirit of the enslaved African remain alive in the songs and storytelling that have been passed down through word of mouth for generations.The music of the spiritual song, plantation songs and folklore, children's songs and games, blues, jazz, gospel and freedom songs is the key to unlockingtrue understanding of African American culture and the role it has played in the history of America. Walking in the Light of Freedom will serve as a major resource series with its chronological history of songs, speech and rhythmic activities, stories and commentaries that have been designed to appeal to people of all ages. 25 Songs include: Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing, Deep River, Ev'ry Time I Feel the Spirit, Go Down Moses, He's Got the Whole World in His Hands, I Got Shoes, This Little Light of Mine, Rock-a My Soul, Swing Low SweetChariot and 18 more! For all ages.

The history and spirit of the enslaved African remain alive in the songs and storytelling that have been passed down through word of mouth for generations.The music of the spiritual song, plantation songs and folklore, children's songs and games, blues, jazz, gospel and freedom songs is the key to unlockingtrue understanding of African American culture and the role it has played in the history of America. Walking in the Light of Freedom will serve as a major resource series with its chronological history of songs, speech and rhythmic activities, stories and commentaries that have been designed to appeal to people of all ages. 52 Children's songs include: All Around The Kitchen, Bluebird, Circle Round The Zero, Draw Me A Bucket Of Water, Hambone, Head And Shoulders Baby, Miss Mary Mack, Riding In A Buggy, That's A Mighty Pretty Motion, There's A Little Wheel A Turnin', Way Down Yonder In The Brickyard, Frog Went A-Courtin', Go In And Out The Window, I Bought Me A Cat, Run Children Run, Shoo Fly Don't Bother Me, Wake Me! Shake Me! and 39 more. For all ages.