SONG GUIDE - Prologue to the Performing Arts€¦ · SONG GUIDE In association with Prologue to the Performing Arts . Introduction Thank you for booking ITS SHOWTIME for your school

JACK GRUNSKY

“It’s Showtime” In-School Residency Program

SONG GUIDE

In association with Prologue to the Performing Arts

Introduction Thank you for booking ‘IT’S SHOWTIME’ for your school. I shall be in contact with you well in advance of the dates to discuss your song choices for the 8 participating classes and to arrange the scheduling of the ½ hour work sessions, dress rehearsal and evening concert for the parents. From the songs found in this guide, I know your teachers/program leaders will match up the right songs with the classes. Students should be encouraged to learn to sing as much of their song as possible and/or to perform the suggested activities. Feel free to improvise. The intent of this program is to make it a fun and enriching performance experience which they share together with me on stage for their families. Once I arrive in the morning of the first day and have set up my equipment on your stage, the classes will visit with me individually to rehearse and fine-tune their songs. For the concert I shall provide all of the musical accompaniment and where necessary, sing along with the students. If the children have prepared their songs well, we usually have some time left to explore some ‘world instruments’ that I bring along. This also allows us to get comfortable and familiar with each other.

For scheduling, I propose having 6 rehearsal sessions on the first day and the remaining 2 sessions before lunch on the second day. The dress rehearsal can take place any time in the afternoon, where other classes are invited to be in the audience. The evening concert can take place any time after 6PM. The duration of the concert is generally 45 – 50 minutes. I very much look forward to visiting your school and to work with your students. For samples of recent ‘Showtime’ school performance work sessions and ‘Showtime’ promo, please follow these YouTube links: ‘Showtime’ promo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2M4VG0GkR4 ‘Water Cycle Song’ rehearsal session for ‘Showtime’ school program https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRrUUhUCIjs ‘Iko Iko’ school ‘Showtime’ performance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkdWqBKb9Ik

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkdWqBKb9Ik

Biography Jack Grunsky is a renowned 3 x JUNO award-winning children’s performer who has charmed

young audiences for a little over three decades. He has been a featured guest on CBC-TV: SUNDAY ON THE ARTS, PETRIE PRIME TIME, MR.DRESS-UP, CFTO TV – CANADA AM, CBC & CFRB RADIO, 3 seasons on GLOBAL KIDS TV and 10 episodes on YTV’S TREEHOUSE. He has toured in concert across Canada and the US, Europe and South Africa. Having released 16 CD’s for children, he is known for drawing on a variety of musical genres and integrating sounds and rhythms from his colourful palette of global musical instruments. With his gift of writing catchy melodies and poetic lyrics, Jack’s songs have enchanted audiences everywhere and are frequently adopted by school and church choirs nationwide.

Curriculum Connections: Elements of musical performance

Music and community

SONG LIST WITH SUGGESTED GRADE LEVELS:

[K – 2] IT’S A GREAT DAY HAPPY DAY WITH MY OWN TWO HANDS PYJAMARAMA ELEPHANT WALK ANACONDA ALL THE LITTLE FISHIES CHA CHA CHIMP ALLIGATOR STOMP A HAPPY BEAT PENGUIN SHUFFLE YOU’RE NEVER ALONE [3 – 6] JOYFUL PARADE STEP RIGHT UP WITHOUT RESPECT SIYANIBINGELELA

CREST OF THE WAVE TWO WINGS TO FLY GIFT OF WINGS WAGON RIDE MACAW SONGBIRDS ACROBATS WATER CYCLE SONG CHILD OF THE UNIVERSE IKO IKO CURTAIN CALL GOOD BYE SONG

FRENCH SONGS [K – 6] QUELLE JOIE PARTOUT OÙ LES ENFANTS CHANTENT SIYANIBINGELELA – UN MOT AFRICAIN AVEC MES DEUX MAINS QUEL TAPAGE DANS LE MARÉCAGE IKO IKO SALUT SOLEIL GRAINES POUR MON JARDIN MA FAMILLE SUR LE PONT D’AVIGNON OURAGAN, NUAGES NOIRS CHILD OF THE UNIVERSE (BI-LINGUAL)

[To listen to the songs, please visit Jack’s website and click on the ‘TEACHERS’ PAGE link] www.jackgrunsky.com

http://www.jackgrunsky.com/

LYRICS & SUGGESTED PERFORMANCE ACTIVITES

[suggested songs for K – 2]

It’s A Great Day _______________________________________________________________ music & lyrics: Jack Grunsky, p Wood Rooster Music, SOCAN

Hi there, how are you I hope that you feel as good as I do There's something in the air It makes me happy now Got no trouble, got no care Cause, seeing you - it's a great day Being with you - it's a great day Walking with you - it's a great day Talking with you - it's a great day

I've got a song in my heart Wants to fly like a bird High up in a blue sky You've got a story to tell I want to hear it now And get to know you well

Hi there.... - [1st verse & chorus]

Themes: Welcoming the new day

Nurturing peace

Performance activity: Learn to sing the song

Happy Day ___________________________________________________________________

music & lyrics: Jack Grunsky, p Wood Rooster Music, SOCAN

Happy day, happy day Glad to see you here today I'm so glad you came my way It's a happy day (repeat) Come on in, stay a while It's so nice to see you smile We can dance and we can sing And let the laughter ring Fill your heart full of joy Every single girl and boy And before this day ends Who knows, we may be friends I will sing a song for you Something old and something new On a music magic carpet ride We'll travel far and wide Sing-a-long, don't be shy Sing and let your spirit fly And before this day ends Who knows, we may be friends


Nurturing peace


All The Little Fishies _______________________________________________________


All the little fishies in the deep blue sea The deep blue sea, the deep blue sea Swimming around so fancy free As far as your eyes can see

All the little bubbles floating up Floating up, floating up When the little bubbles reach the top If you listen you can hear them pop Octopus and spider crab Looking for something they can grab Something to eat like a salty treat With a seaweed salad, it can’t be beat “mmmmm, it makes my mouth water” - (1st verse & instrumental section) Plants under water waving side to side Side to side, side to side Plants under water waving side to side With the ebb and flow of the tide Big ocean waves swelling up and down Up and down, up and down Big ocean waves swelling up and down Swirling ‘round and ‘round Oyster shell open wide Hoping something tasty will come inside Waiting, waiting, pretend to nap Then snap, like a big loud clap! [clap] “mmmmmm, what a tasty morsel” - (1st verse) As far as your eyes can see Swimming fancy free Swimming in the deep blue sea All the little fishies and all the big fishies Swimming in the deep blue sea

Theme: Life under the ocean

Performance activities: Learn to sing the song and add hand actions to each verse. Palms together and moving side to

side for ‘fishies’; raising your hands in the air and wiggling your fingers for ‘bubbles’; waving

arms side to side for ‘plants under water’; waving arms up and down for ‘waves’; clapping your

hands for ‘clap!’; rub your belly for ‘what a tasty morsel’; etc. For the instrumental section in

the middle, pretend you are a fish and ‘swim’ around the stage slowly making sure not to bump

into other fish. Then move back into your initial formation and continue singing the song.

With My Own Two Hands _______________________________________________


Look at what I made in school today A tiger mask made out of paper maché With paints and paper, scissors and glue It's a gift I made for you With my own two hands I made it with my own two hands With my own two hands I made it with my own two hands An ‘ojo de dios’ is a pretty thing A ‘god's eye’ woven out of sticks and string It's my own design, a pleasure to do And I made it just for you Beads and baubles on a fancy chain Lace them, loop them, tie them up again It's gold and silver, purple and blue I made it specially for you I made some rhythm makers yesterday Home-made instruments that we can play Shakers, scrapers, these are a few That I made for me and you

Themes: Celebrating creativity

Arts & crafts

Performance activities:

Learn to sing the song and for the chorus part gently wave your hands back and forth in the air.

Make tiger masks, an ‘ojo de dios’, strings of beads & rhythm makers to show during

performance

Pyjamarama __________________________________________________________________


(spoken) “Ladies and gentlemen Good day and hello! Welcome to the animal pyjama show! When it comes to pyjamas the animals agree They display the greatest variety!” It’s a PJ Pyjamarama See the animals in their pyjamas (repeat) From Florida to the Bahamas See flamingos wearing pink pyjamas Look at the leopard wearing polka dots The dairy cow, she loves her beauty spots

The zebra’s pyjamas look so fine Black and white with stripes of bold design If a pyjama with a pouch appeals to you Stay awhile to see the kangaroo Here comes the long-necked giraffe In tall pyjamas, you can take a photograph If pyjamas with a mask should be your style The raccoon is sure to make you smile Penguins and polar bears together Wear pyjamas for cold and freezing weather The possum wears its PJ’s Hanging upside down And baboon likes to be pyjama clown Here comes ‘Dandy’ the lion in his nighty Shakes his mane And yawns loud and mighty There’s the camel coming down the track In pyjamas with a hump on the back Let’s celebrate this big pyjama party Let’s applaud their beauty loud and hearty Hooray for the animals and all their worth So dear and precious to the earth

Themes: Animals

Pyjama dance party


Learn to sing the song

Create a fun performance piece by having children dress up in the individual animal pyjama

costumes and strut their stuff when everyone else sings about them.

Elephant Walk _____________________________________________________________


[spoken] “Make way, make way! I think I hear A herd of elephants drawing near Stand aside, we need to clear this place These animals need a lot of space" Big elephants step from side to side They’re terribly big and terribly wide They’ve got no fingers, got no toes But goodness gracious what a nose! If you’re lucky you can ride on his back He’ll walk for miles and miles of track He’s clever and wise beyond his years And he loves it when you tickle behind his ears You can wash his face you can scrub him hard Or you can hose him down in my backyard Feed him leaves, feed him hay And twigs will surely make his day And after he’s washed and when he’s fed Before it’s time to go to bed He’ll want to play a little more And do a ‘two-step’ on the floor - [guitar solo for ‘elephant dance’] Make way, make way, I think I hear A herd of elephants drawing near Stand aside, we need to clear this place These animals need a lot of space

Themes: Elephants

Dance


Learn to recite the spoken verses and create a simple ‘elephant’ dance routine for the stage.

Or, create a skit acting out the actions taking place in the song

Anaconda _________________________________________________________________


A N A C O N D A anaconda A N A C O N D A anaconda

Theme: Anacondas and other reptiles

Performance activity: Learn to recite the letters of ‘anaconda’ and perform a slow ‘slithering’ procession for the stage.

Pick a leader and form a line hooking up to each other, hands-to-shoulders, or waist, and all

wearing the same colour clothing, or break up with evenly distributed colour patterns to suggest

the skin of the reptile. Perhaps during the performance your ‘anaconda’ can move slowly into the

aisles of the audience for extra dramatic effect. Let the music inspire you.

Cha Cha Chimp ________________________________________________________________


I’m a cha cha chimp Who loves to dance Any old time of day In the morning when I wake up Or in the afternoon I could dance the whole day away When I feel the rhythm When I feel the groove My body it just wants to move I’ve got time to chill And it gives me such a thrill My feet they just can’t stay still I go one, two - cha cha cha One, two - cha cha cha Who could ask for anything more No swinging from branches No climbing in trees It’s the dance floor I adore I’m a cha cha chimp I would hate to go limp Cause dancing it is so sweet From my heels to my toes Every monkey knows It tickles the soles of my feet …. ha ha - [ dance solo ]

[1st & 3rd verse again] Ooh ooh, ooh ahh ahh - ooh ooh ooh I’m a chimp who loves to cha cha cha

Themes: Cha Cha Cha

Ballroom dancing

chimpanzees



Learn to dance the steps of the Cha Cha Cha and create a performance for the stage show. The

class can be split up between singers and dancers. Feel free to improvise and be creative. Dress

up in ballroom style clothing with sequins, glitter and lots of shiny bits.

Or, make this a fun chimpanzee performance skit

Alligator Stomp ______________________________________________________________


Two alligators in the swamp Doing the alligator stomp Two alligators in the swamp Doing the alligator stomp Now take a gator by the hand Step to the music of a Cajun band Clap your hands! Stomp your feet! And walk your gator down the street. Ayee! You can roll your eyes, you can wiggle your nose But you better not step on your gator's toes. Tippy toe Swing to the left, swing to the right We're nice alligators, we don't bite. Ayee! Now throw your hands up in the air We're a little bit crazy but we don't care One thing gators love to do Is jump up high and shout "yahoo!" Jump up high and shout, “yahoo!”

Themes: Alligators

Cajun - Zydeco music from Louisiana



Learn the dance actions. For ‘two alligators in the swamp’ stretch out your arms and clap your

hands to the beat four times, and for ‘alligator stomp,’ stomp your feet four times. For the rest of

the song follow the actions of the words.

Dress up as alligators or wear alligator hats made from egg cartons painted green.

Create an ‘alligator’ mural to display on a wall.

A Happy Beat _________________________________________________________________


Listen to the happy beat (echo) It’s a happy rhythm for happy feet (echo) Tap your heels and tap your toes (echo) Cause in this dance, anything goes (echo) You can jump jump jump Everybody jump [repeat] You can slide slide slide Everybody slide [repeat] You can jump jump jump Everybody jump [repeat] You can skip skip skip Everybody skip [repeat] You can slide slide slide Everybody slide [repeat] You can jump jump jump Everybody jump [repeat]

Themes: Dance and exercise


Learn to sing the song. Sing the echoes to Jack’s voice

Jump, slide & skip to the song

Penguin Shuffle ______________________________________________________________


Penguins line up one by one The penguin shuffle has begun All dressed up in black and white It’s a penguin party. What a sight!

Flap your wings by your side

Wiggle, waddle, turn and glide Wiggle, waddle on the spot Feeling very hot Now in a circle, round and round Slipping, sliding on the ground Dancing in the snow

Do the ‘tippy toe’ Penguins line up two by two Wave to me, I’ll wave to you Shuffle, shuffle, flippity-flop Let’s do a little penguin hop Penguins line up three by three On the shoreline by the sea Penguins going for a swim Get ready now, we’ll jump right in! Swimming, swimming round and round Make a happy splashing sound Back up to the shore we go Standing in a row Dry your wings, shake them loose Like a duck and like a goose Shake your head and shake your tail Like a partridge and a quail Tuck your head under your wing Listen to this song I sing Close your eyes real tight Cause now it’s time to say good night

Themes:

Penguins & geography



Create simple ‘shuffle moves’ as you perform the song

Act out the words with some hand actions

You’re Never Alone _______________________________________________________


Someone cares a lot for you Cares about the things you do You’re never alone You’re never alone Someone’s there to help you on To show the way and make you strong You’re never alone You’re never alone Sometimes the world will make you cry Make you sad and make you sigh But on one thing you can depend You will always have a friend Someone’s there to help you do What is right and what is true You’re never alone You’re never alone Someone’s there to wipe your tears To free your heart from all your fears You’re never alone You’re never alone Someone cares a lot for you Cares a lot and loves you too You’re never alone You’re never alone

Themes: Friendship

Community and a caring for each other

Performance activity:


Seeds For My Garden ______________________________________________________


Planting seeds from row to row…. (echo responses) Come and see my garden grow…. Pray for sunshine, pray for rain…. Plants will spring to life again…. Seeds for my garden…..…seeds Seeds for my garden……..seeds Take a shovel, take a hoe…. Take a rake, now here we go…. Dig some holes in the ground….. Sow some seeds, round and round… Oats, peas, beans and barley grow….. Dancing ‘round from row to row….. Cover up the magic seeds…. Don’t forget to pull the weeds….

Winter, Summer, Fall to Spring….. Nature re-awakening…. All the little seeds we sow….. Loving nature helps them grow…. Bring on the sun and the clouds and the rain My garden will blossom to life again (repeat) Seeds for my garden…..…seeds Seeds for my garden…..…seeds

Themes:

Gardening and planting seeds

Nurturing peace



Perform the song and imagine you are a gardener sowing some seeds. Reach deep into your bag

and grab a handful of imaginary seeds to sow on the ground.

Use some seed pod shakers to play along to the rhythm of the song

Create a mural of different kinds of plants and foods that grow in your imaginary garden

Echo Jack in each line. For the words, “bring on the sun and the clouds and the rain”, add some

hand motions, making a big circle in the air and wiggling your fingers slowly down to the ground.

For “my garden will blossom to life again” shape your hands like flowers, raising them slowly in

the air.

[suggested songs for grades 3 – 6]

Joyful Parade _________________________________________________________________


My tambourine Shaky shaky, jingle jangle I can shake a tambourine (repeat) My little drum I can beat it with a stick Tap it with my fingers and thumb (repeat)

Join in the big parade Join in the big parade Come and join the joyful parade (repeat) My silver bells My silver glockenspiel I can play a melody (repeat) Twirl my baton I can be a majorette Leader of the big brass band (repeat) Piccolo, flute I play all the high notes Tweet tweet, tweety, toot toot (repeat) A joyful parade - for children A joyful parade - for mothers A joyful parade - and fathers A joyful parade People all over the world A joyful parade - for children All over the world (chorus)

Themes: Parades

Instruments



Create a parade for the performance. Either march on the spot or perhaps you can parade

into the aisles of the audience and back again up to the stage.

Use some of the instruments mentioned in the song. If you don’t have them, create and art

project and make some props instead.

Step Right Up _________________________________________________________________


With a song in your heart let the day begin With your bright eyes greet the morning

It’s a brand new world and it’s welcoming So step right up - Step right in With a song in your heart it’s a sunny day With a song in your heart life is good With a song in your heart you are on your way So step right up - Step right in All the dreams in your head will empower you Everything that you do let it shine Let the words that you speak ring strong and true So step right up - Step right in Let’s begin With a song in your heart let the day begin With your bright eyes greet the morning It’s a brand new world and it’s welcoming So step right up - Step right in


Nurturing peace


Learn to sing the song and create a ‘circle’ dance in the instrumental clapping section

Without Respect _____________________________________________________________


Without respect - no invite to the table Without respect - no partake of food Without respect - you will fall out of favour Without respect - shows bad attitude Without respect - nobody will like you Without respect - you will make no friends Without respect - people will avoid you Without respect - never make amends Without respect - there will be no party Without respect - there will be no treats Without respect - there will be no favours

Without respect - there will be no sweets Without respect - no one walks beside you Without respect - you’ll be all alone Without respect - nobody to talk with No one to call - on your telephone, no no With sympathy - you are gentle hearted With empathy - you are very kind With tolerance and understanding Sweet harmony - you are sure to find With self-respect - you have high aspirations With dignity - you’ll go very far With self-respect - you’ll appreciate others With self-respect - you will be a star

Themes: Teaching and learning respect

Nurturing peace


Learn to sing the song (rap)

Distribute the spoken lyrics or pairs of lines among the students to perform. Then create a

simple dance routine with each group moving to the front of the stage when it’s their turn to

speak and then back to exchange places with the next group.

Siyanibingelela _______________________________________________________________


Everybody I know Has a special way to say "hello" To say "hello", say "hello" Here's a Zulu greeting That I heard in Africa It's a word from Africa Siyanibingelela Siyanibingelela Siyanibingelela, eyo! Every greeting I hear Is like a song from the heart

It's a song from the heart And it's a wonderful way To make new friends everyday To meet new friends everyday [ some “hellos” from around the world:] "Bonjour" [bohn-ZHOOR]- French - "Hola" [OH-lah]- Spanish “Guten Tag” [GOOT-en Tahk] – German - “Shalom” [Sha-LOHM] - Hebrew “Konichiwa” [Koh-NEE-cheewah] – Japanese - "Buon giorno"[bwohn JOR-noh] - Italian "Dzien dobray" [dzien-DOH-bree] - Polish - “Dia dhuit” [DEE-ah-dhWEET] - Irish “Aloha” [Ah-LOH-hah] - Hawai’I - “Kalimera” [Kah-lee-MEH-rah] - Greek "Namaste" [Nah-mah-STAY] - Hindi - “[Oh-see-YOH]” - Cherokee "Jambo" [JAM-boh] - Swahili - “Ni hao” [Nee-HaOW] - Chinese “Hi” Everybody I know Shares the laughter and the joy Every girl, every boy And it's a wonderful sound To hear the special way you say "hello"

Themes:

Greetings from around the world and nurturing peace


Learn to sing the song and make signs of different ‘hello’s’ from around the world to hold up

when you echo them in your performance.

Crest Of The Wave __________________________________________________________


There’s a job to be done, there’s work to do Work for me and you If we pull together we can get things done We can see it through Sister, brother, helping each other Work to make it work It’s a never ending story Every day we start anew If we all think globally Act a little bit more locally

Steer this boat of ‘humanity’ Fill your heart with love and be brave All the things we need to address Give a little more, take a little less When we rise above the feeling of helplessness We can sail on the crest of the wave The crest of the wave Gotta seize the day in our work and play Join this circle dance Gotta take care of this planet now No matter what the circumstance Gotta spread the word, stand up and be heard We need to educate With our hearts in place we will live in grace You know it’s never too late

Themes: Working together for global peace and harmony

Caring for the environment



Paint a mural showing people at work and caring for the environment

Two Wings To Fly ____________________________________________________________


A melancholy song Can linger on and on Clouds of sadness fill the sky As with a heavy heart You heave a little sigh And tears form like raindrops in your eye But a melancholy song Can help you to be strong And wiser to worldly ways As sure as fire burns The sunlight will return And fill your life with brighter days Two wings to fly - two wings to fly Day and night - dark and light A time to laugh - a time to cry Two sides to everything - two wings to fly As on this earth you roam Just know you’re not alone Everybody feels the same Sometimes we slip and fall Or bump into a wall And have to feel a little pain But just around the corner Just around the bend Time will heal and time will mend Joy is waiting there With comfort and with care You will always find a friend

Themes: Two sides to everything – duality of nature – celebrating our commonalities

Nurturing hope and peace



Gift Of Wings _________________________________________________________________


Show me days of wonder New roads to travel on Help me make discoveries Teach me a brand new song Show me where I come from So much to realize Show me where I’m going to And open up my eyes If you will take me heart If you will teach me all these things You’re giving me the gift of wings Show me all the beauty Everywhere to see Open up the gate Set my imagination free Teach me to express myself

In many different ways Build my sense of worthiness For all of my days Help me find my colours Help me bring them to the light So that I may paint my dreams Strong and beautiful and bright Teach the joy of learning To make the magic last I’ll take into the future All the love in my past

Themes: Celebrating teachers and caregivers

Showing appreciation for others and nurturing peace



Wagon Ride ___________________________________________________________________


Hitch up the wagon - Let’s go for a ride Hop on the wagon - Let’s take a wagon ride Two strong horses - Trotting side by side Happy trails there - Winding far and wide Passing by the bushes - Over fields so flat Don’t forget to wear your boots - And wear your cowboy hat Hitch up the wagon - Let’s go for a ride Hop on the wagon - Let’s take a wagon ride Stop by the river - Take a picnic break Drink and a sandwich - A cookie or a cake Stroll by the tall grass - Bull rush and cattails I spy with my little eye - Butterflies and snails Back on the wagon - Heading for the farm Let’s go find a horseshoe! - Cause it’s a good-luck charm Sittin’ in the wagon - See the country side We’re happy campers - On this wagon ride

Cows in the meadow - Watch as we roll by Wave to mom and dad - And shout a great big ‘Hi!” Oh what a feeling - Hum a happy tune Oh what a great way - To spend an afternoon Comfy and cozy - We mosey on along Back to where we started - To the top of this here song (Then) Hop off the wagon - Climb off either side Bye bye ‘horsies’ - And thank you for the ride And thanks to the farmer - For this wagon ride

Themes: Wagon ride

Animals and farms

Performance activities: Learn to sing the song. Form different groups to sing different sections of the song.

Create a ‘wagon ride’ skit for the performance on stage. Wear costumes, cowboy hats, etc.

Create a stage set to represent a farm scene. Be creative and have fun!

Macaw ______________________________________________________________________


Of all the birds on earth One leaves me in awe Such colour, grace and beauty The magnificent macaw Deep in the jungle The rain forest trees This bird is soaring High up on the breeze Orange and yellow Often scarlet too Bright green or golden Or a shiny ocean blue Intelligent and social Cracking nuts and seeds Hear their squawks and cries As their little chicks they feed Talking ‘bout the bird macaw The prettiest bird I ever saw Talking ‘bout the bird macaw The beautiful macaw

Themes: Birds

Environment



Create some paper bag macaws as an art project and hold them up when you perform the

song.

Songbirds ___________________________________________________________________


The crow, the quail, the nightingale The skylark, the hummingbird Chickadee, chickadee, chickadee, chickadee Let's sing a song together So happy and so free Like songbirds altogether We'll sing in harmony [spoken] “Now crows, quails and nightingales Sing your part - Over and over Sing it from the heart” The crow, the quail, the nightingale (repeat) [spoken] “Now skylarks and hummingbirds Sing your part - Sing along with Cosima And sing it from the heart” The skylark, the hummingbird (repeat) [spoken] “Now all of the chickadees Sing your part - Sing it over and over Sing it from the heart” Chickadee, chickadee, chickadee, chickadee (repeat) Let's fly [chorus] [spoken] “Now all the birds together Get ready to sing your part Sing it four more times Straight from the heart” [chorus]

Themes: Singing in 3-part harmony

Nurturing peace and global harmony



Divide your students into 3 groups and teach the song in 3- part harmony

For the solo section in the music, spread your arms and imagine ‘flying’

Acrobats ___________________________________________________________________


Acrobats, we’re the acrobats Tumbling on the mats Acrobats, we’re the acrobats We’re the cool ‘gymnasticats’ Frontwards roll and then the backwards roll Turn, head over heals Run and skip, do a backward flip Cool!, how great it feels! Leap frog and climb the monkey bars Cartwheels all around Somersaults and then we jump the vaults Soft landing on the ground Jumping high up on the trampoline Balance on the beam Do the drills, yes we learn the skills We’re the greatest team Now let’s build a ‘people pyramid’ High bar to headstand Building strength and building confidence We’re the best team in the land

Themes: Acrobatics

Celebrating physical feats of skill



Create a skit of acrobats for the performance. Have some children sing the song and others

perform some simple gymnastic routines like: leap frog, break-dancing, balancing on one

foot, etc… Use your imagination.

Water Cycle Song ________________________________________________________


What's that way up high Big storm clouds rolling by Big storm clouds rolling by They darken up the sky Hear the thunder sound As the rain comes falling down The rain comes falling down And splashes all over the ground Ooooh...on and on Singing the water cycle song (repeat) Tiny drops of rain Trickle down my window pane Trickle down my window pane Into sewers, pipes and drains Little stream it grows And into a river flows Into the river flows I wonder how far it goes Water in the breeze Vapour rising from the trees Vapour rising from the trees From the rain forest trees Rising in the air To make those clouds way up there To make those clouds way up there Until showers fall again somewhere

Themes: Weather and environment

Water cycle



Child Of The Universe ______________________________________________________


(chorus A) I am a child of the universe

And I follow my destiny I have come to inherit the earth

Cherishing the legacy Caring for this gift to me I have come to inherit ……. the earth

(chorus B) I’m a child of the universe

And I follow my destiny I have come to inherit the earth

For this time bestowed on me With your wisdom guiding me I have come to inherit …..

Verse 1 The lakes and the land

And the soft shoreline sand And the rocky mountains high and so steep

And the oceans so deep …. (to chorus A) Verse 2 The birds flying high

And the clouds in the sky All the flowers and the forests and trees

All the fish in the seas …. (to chorus B)

Verse 3 The sunlight, the air Living things in our care All the precious seeds we plant and we sow

All the food that we grow All the rivers and streams All your hopes, all your dreams

All the magic in the songs that you sing All the love that you bring

Everyone connected to the universe

Everyone connected to each other (repeat) I walk in beauty - I walk in harmony

My spirit journey - Nothing but love I see (repeat) Solo child I am a child of the universe And I follow my destiny

I have come to inherit the earth

Theme: This song is a celebration of the beauty of the earth and its abundance and how we are all

part of the cycle of life on this planet and the universe. It is about sharing the responsibility

for providing our children with a better future and doing our part to leave a legacy of love

and enlightenment.


Iko Iko ___________________________________________________________________________ TRAD. arranged by Jack Grunsky New lyrics: Jack Grunsky P WOOD ROOSTER MUSIC, SOCAN (actions below) Iko Iko Iko - (wave your arms from side to side) Iko Iko all day Jock-a-mo-ee-na-ee-na-nay - (point finger in the air and turn around)

Jock-a-mo-ee-na-nay Talkin' 'bout, hey now - hey now - (echo ‘hey now!’) Iko Iko all day - (wave your arms from side to side) Jock-a-mo-ee-na-ee-na-nay - (point finger in the air and turn around) Jock-a-mo-ee-na-nay Say can you imagine - (dance with a partner) Let's go to the Mardi Gras Where people come from miles around For a "hoopla" and "yah yah" - (toss your arms in the air) You can blow your saxophone - (play your ‘air’ saxophone) Pick your old guitar - (play your ‘air’ guitar) Shake shake shake a tambourine - (play your ‘air’ tambourine) Be a super star Listen to the rhythm - (hand to your ear) The music sounding sweet Then put your hands together Let’s clap the greatest beat Clap your hands! Alright! - (clap and copy the ‘hand-jive’ rhythm) Come on now everybody! Put on your dancing shoes - (put on your imaginary dancing shoes) With a wiggle and a jiggle - (wiggle and jiggle) We'll dance away the blues Reach up high, shake your hands - (follow actions) Bend down, touch your knees Now find a friend to dance with And give your friend a squeeze!

Themes: Traditions and celebrations

Parades

Performance activities: Learn to sing the song

Perform the song with the actions above

(note to teacher: Jack has re-written some of the verses to make them suitable for children. DVD

coverage of Mardi Gras festivities can sometimes be inappropriate for children)

Good Bye Song ___________________________________________________________


Adios farewell Here's my good-bye song We have shared some joy today But now we'll say 'so long!' Cause now it's time to go All things come to an end But we can part as friends And I hope we'll meet again Wanna see you again And until then May your skies always be blue May the sun shine for you Till we meet again Adios, farewell, so long I love to be with you Wish that we could stay But you and I have things to do And other games to play Now it's time to go All things come to an end But we can part as friends

Themes: Good bye song

Nurturing peace & celebrating friendship

Performance activity Learn to sing the song

[suggested songs for French]

Quelle joie _____________________________________________________________________

Music & English lyrics: Jack Grunsky, p WOOD ROOSTER MUSIC, SOCAN

(It’s A Great Day) (Traduction des paroles par Ruth Judd)

Salut, comment ça va? J’espère que tu te sens aussi bien que moi Y’a quelque chose dans l’air

Qui me rend très joyeux Sans soucis et sans misère Car quand je te vois - Quelle joie! Quand je suis près de toi - Quelle joie! Quand je marche avec toi - Quelle joie! Quand je parle avec toi - Quelle joie! J’ai une chanson dans mon coeur Qui veut être libre comme l’air

Là-haut dans le ciel bleu Raconte-moi ton histoire Car j’apprends à te connaître Je veux tout savoir

Themes:

Welcoming the new day

Nurturing peace


Partout où les enfants chantent __________________________________ Music & English lyrics: Jack Grunsky, p WOOD ROOSTER MUSIC, SOCAN (Wherever The Children Sing) (traduction: Sandrine Denjean - Demeter)

Partout où les enfants chantent ....y’a de la magie dans l’air ….amour et paix vont de pair ….c’est la plus belle mélodie ….ça ressemble au paradis... Allons-y, oui Je prends le bus, le bateau, une bicyclette Je prends un hélicoptère, ou une mobylette Je prends l’auto, un taxi, peu importe Je prends une mongolfière Tout ce qui m’emporte Partout où les enfants chantent ......c’est un jour ensoleillé …..tous mes problèmes s’en sont allés …..plus de soucis, plus d’ennui …..j’irai là de jour ou de nuit... Allons-y, oui Partout où les enfants chantent .....je sens mon coeur s’emplir de joie …..c’est l’aventure pour toi et moi …..y’a d’la chaleur, une étincelle …..c’est un bonheur universel Allons-y, oui J’prends le métro, un pousse-pousse Où bien un canot À dos d’âne, en sous-marin Ou en simple radeau Sur des patins à glace

En paquebot J’peux marcher pour des heures Le vent dans le dos Pas besoin de repos Au revoir, à bientôt

Themes: Celebrating singing

Modes of transportation

Performance activity: Learn to sing the song and make up some hand actions to go along with the words.

‘Siyanibingelela’ - Un mot africain ___________________________________

Music & English lyrics: Jack Grunsky, p WOOD ROOSTER MUSIC, SOCAN (Traduction des paroles par: Sandrine Denjean-Demeter)

Les gens que je connais Ont une façon spéciale de dire bonjour Pour bonjour, dis “bonjour” Voici un salut zoulou C’est un mot africain C’est un mot africain Siyanibingelela Siyanibingelela Siyanibingelela, eyo Les saluts que j’entends Sont comme une chanson du coeur Une chanson du coeur Une façon merveilleuse De rencontrer des amis De se faire des amis [Répétez] “Bonjour” [bohn-ZHOOR] French “Hola” [OH-lah] Spanish “Namaste” [nah-mah-STAY] Hindi “Shalom” [sha-LOHM] Hebrew “Konichiwa” [koh-NEE-cheewah] Japanese “Ni hao” [Nee-HaOW] Mandarin “Al salaam” [Ahl sah-LAHM] Arabian

“Buon giorno” [bwohn-JOR-noh] Italian “Guten Tag” [GOOT-en tahk] German “Dzien dobray” [dzien-DOH-bree] Polish “Jambo” [JAM-boh] Swahili “Aloha” [ah-LOH-hah] Hawai’i “Hi!” [more greetings - d’autres salutations] “Anyang Haseyo” [Annyeong-haSAYo] Korean “Kalimera” [kah-lee-MEH-rah] Greek “Merhaba” [MER-ha-ba] Turkish “Buna ziua” [BOO-nuh ZEE-wa] Romanian “God dag” [goo dahg] Swedish “Zdravstvuite” [ZzDRAST-vet-yah] Russian “Dobryy den” [DOH-bree de] Ukrainian “Sekoh” [SEH-goh] Mohawk “Bom dia” [bohn DEE- ah] Portuguese “Gidday” [gi-DAY] New Zealand Les gens que je connais Partagent leur bonne humeur et joie Toutes les filles, les garçons Et c’est un son envoûtant Que d’entendre toutes leurs façons De dire bonjour

Themes: Greetings from around the world


Make signs of different ‘hello’s’ from around the world and hold them up when you echo

them in your performance

Avec mes deux mains ____________________________________________________

Music & English lyrics: Jack Grunsky, p WOOD ROOSTER MUSIC, SOCAN (WIth My Own Two Hands) (Traduction de paroles par: Ruth Judd)

Regarde ce que j’ai fait à l’école Avec du papier, des ciseaux et de la colle Un masque de tigr’en papier mâché C’est pour toi que je l’ai fabriqué Avec mes deux mains

Je l’ai fait avec mes deux mains Avec mes deux mains Je l’ai fait avec mes deux mains Un “ojo de Dios” c’est une chose si belle Un “oeil de Dieu” fait de bâtons et de ficelle J’aime les faire, les tisser comme ça Et j’ai fait celui-ci pour toi Des perles lacées sur une chaîne dorée Avec des babioles ça fait un beau collier Tout scintillant sur ce bijou, tu vois J’ai fait ce cadeau juste pour toi J’ai fait des instruments de rythme hier Ils n’étaient pas très difficiles à faire Frappe-les, frotte-les, essaie une fois Je les ai faits pour toi et moi

Themes: Creativity

Art projects


Make tiger masks, ‘ojo de dios’, strings of beads and some rhythm makers and use them for your song performance. For the chorus, gently wave your hands back and forth in the air.

Quel tapage dans le marécage _________________________________________

Music & English lyrics: Jack Grunsky, p WOOD ROOSTER MUSIC, SOCAN (Alligator Stomp) (traduction: Ruth Judd)

Quel tapage dans le marécage! Les alligators y dansent et nagent Quel tapage dans le marécage! Les alligators y dansent et nagent Prends un alligator par la main Et marche au rythme des acadiens Frappe des mains! Tape des pieds! Et emmène-le en randonnée

Tu peux rouler les yeux ou remuer ton nez Mais fais bien attention à ces gros orteils! Tourne vers la gauche, tourne vers la droite N’aie pas peur de nos grandes mâchoires étroites Lève les bras très haut en l’air On est fou mais qu’est-ce que ça peut faire? Viens t’amuser avec nous Saute très haut et crie “i-a-ou!” Saute très haut et crie “i-a-ou!”

Themes: Dance

Cajun Zydeco dance music


Create a dance for the performance of the song. For «quel tapage dans le marécage» stretch

out your arms and clap your hands to the beat four times, and for «les alligators y dansent et

nagent», stomp your feet four times. For the rest of the song follow the actions of the words.

Iko Iko _________________________________________________________________________

TRAD. arranged by Jack Grunsky New lyrics: Jack Grunsky P WOOD ROOSTER MUSIC, SOCAN (traduction: Sandrine Denjean-Demeter)

Iko, Iko, Iko - Iko toute la journée Jock-a-mo-ee-na-ee-na-nay Jock-a-mo-ee-na-nay Chantons tous, oh yé - oh yé Iko toute la journée Jock-a-mo-ee-na-ee-na-nay Jock-a-mo-ee-na-nay Eh! Juste imagine Allons tous au Mardi Gras Les gens y viennent de partout Pour un “houpla”, un “yah yah” Joue de ton saxophone De ta vieille guitare

Tape, tape, tape ton tambourin Sois une super star Écoute bien le rythme La musique, son solo Mets tes mains côt’à côte Frappons sur le tempo Frappe tes mains Tout le monde se lève! Sois près à bouger Un tour par-ci, un tour par-là Mains sur les hanches et allez Lève les bras, secoue les mains Baisse-toi, touche tes genoux Trouve un ami pour danser Et donne-lui un bisou! Frappe tes mains!

Themes: Traditions and celebrations

Parade


You can perform the song and include the following actions: for «Iko iko iko» wave your arms

back and forth over your head. For «Jock-a-mo-eena-nay» point your finger in the air on top

of your head and turn around like a merry-go-round. For «oh yé» just call back the echo. For

the rest of the song, follow the actions of the words.

Salut soleil ____________________________________________________________________


(Good Morning Sunshine) (traduction: Ruth Judd)

Salut soleil Tu m’as réveillé Salut soleil Viens m’accompagner

Je sais qu’on s’amusera bien Du début jusqu’à la fin Ça va êtr’une belle journée J’ai des choses à terminer Mes amis vont m’rencontrer Et puis on s’en va jouer


Nurturing peace


Make some ‘sunshine’ happy faces out of paper plates. On the back, make a list of things

that make you smile. Perform the song as an echo song responding to Jack.

Graines pour mon jardin _________________________________________________

Music & English lyrics: Jack Grunsky, p WOOD ROOSTER MUSIC, SOCAN (Seeds For My Garden) (traduction: Sandrine Denjean-Demeter)

Plantons les graines en rangées Viens voir mon jardin pousser Prie pour la pluie, le soleil Les plantes sont prêtes et se réveillent

Graines pour mon jardin


Prends un rateau, prends une pelle

Prends une bèche, allez ma belle

Fais des trous dans le sol Sème les graines sans qu’elles s’envolent

Les graines se transforment en fleur

Les regarder quel bonheur

La fleur deviendra un fruit

Grâce au soleil et la pluie

Quand arrive le printemps

La nature s’éveille à temps

Toutes les graines qui sont plantées

Mère Nature les fait pousser

Venez soleil et les gouttes de pluie

Mon jardin va prendre vie sans ennui Venez soleil et les gouttes de pluie

Mon jardin va prendre vie sans ennui


Plantons les graines en rangées Theme: Gardening and growing food


Perform the song and imagine you are a gardener, sowing some seeds. Reach deep into

your bag and grab a handful of seeds to sow on the ground.

Use some seed pod shakers to imitate the rhythm of the song

Create a mural of different kinds of plants and foods that grow in your imaginary

garden

Echo Jack in each line. For the words, «venez soleil et les gouttes de pluie», add some

hand motions, making a big circle in the air and wiggling your fingers slowly down to the

ground. For «mon jardin va prendre vie sans ennui» shape your hands like flowers,

raising them slowly in the air.

Ma famille ____________________________________________________________________


(Look Who’s In My Family) (traduction: Sandrine Denjean-Demeter)

Vois tous les gens qui m’entourent C’est une grande famille et pour toujours

Tous ensemble ils me rendent bien heureux

Ma famille m’aime, comme je suis chanceux

Maman me raconte des histoires

Papa m’emmène à la foire

Mon frère apprend le trombone

Ma soeur est toujours au téléphone

J’aime les gâteaux de grand-mère

Je saute sur les genoux de grand-père

Tantes et oncles, mes cousins aussi Ils m’aiment tous et c’est bien ainsi!

Ma maîtresse, ma nanny, le parent volontaire

Le conducteur de bus et la gentille infirmière

Mon voisin, le concierge, ma nourrice

Ils sont tous là pour moi, même la directrice!

La secrétaire d’école, mon enseignant

La bibliothécaire et le gentil marchand

Mon copain, la gardienne, le prof de musique

Ils sont tous là pour moi et c’est fantastique!

Theme: Family and caring members in your community


Sur le pont d’Avignon _____________________________________________________

(traditional French song from the 15th

century)

Sur le pont d’Avignon On y danse, on y danse Sur le pont d’Avignon On y danse tous en rond Les beaux messieurs font comme ça Et puis encore comme ça Les belles dames font comme ça Et puis encore comme ça

Theme:

traditional French song & dance


Perform the song with old ‘minuet’ style dance moves including ‘curtsies and bows’

Ouragan, nuages noirs ____________________________________________________

Music & English lyrics: Jack Grunsky, p WOOD ROOSTER MUSIC, SOCAN (Big Thunder - Dark Cloud) (Traduction des paroles par: Sandrine Denjean-Demeter)

Il pleut, il mouille C’est la fête à la grenouille Aussitôt qu’il ne pleut plus C’est la fête à la tortue Voyez-vous les gros nuages noirs? Un ouragan nous arrive ce soir Entendez-vous le son du tonnerre? Comme des tambours frappants dans l’air Ouragan, (echo) nuages noirs (echo) Ouragan, (echo) nuages noirs (echo) Écoute la pluie qui tombe si fort Vois les torrents d’eau partout dehors Tout est englouti, a disparu Pas moyen de traverser la rue N’aie plus peur et ne pleure pas Cette tempête ne durera pas Le soleil va bientôt revenir Et la tempête va partir

Themes: Weather and environment


Make some rain sounds by swishing your hands together, or tapping your lap very

quickly.

Sing the response echoes in the chorus and roll your hands in the air for the words,

«ouragan». For the words, «nuages noirs», open your palms and slowly wave them in

the air.

Create a ‘water-cycle’ flow chart to display on the walls of your gym

Child of the Universe ____________________________________________________


Je… suis un enfant de l’univers Et je vois claire ma destinée Je vais prendre soin de la terre Cherishing the legacy Caring for this gift to me I have come to inherit the earth Je suis un enfant de l’univers Et je vois claire ma destinée Je vais prendre soin de la terre For this time bestowed on me With your wisdom guiding me I have come to inherit… The lakes and the land And the soft shore-line sands And the rocky mountains high, and so steep And the oceans so deep Je… suis un enfant de l’univers Et je vois claire ma destinée Je vais prendre soin de la terre Cherishing the legacy Caring for this gift to me I have come to inherit… L’oiseau, qui vole haut Dans le ciel, bleu et beau Les forêts et les fleurs, les arbres fiers Les poissons dans la mer Je… suis un enfant de l’univers Et je vois claire ma destinée Je vais prendre soin de la terre For this time bestowed on me With your wisdom guiding me I have come to inherit… The sunlight, the air Living things in our care All the precious seeds we plant and we sow All the food that we grow

All the rivers and streams All your hopes, all your dreams All the magic in the songs that you sing All the love that you bring [Group A] Everyone connected to the universe Everyone connected to each other (repeat 4x) [Group B] Je… suis un enfant de l’univers Et je vois claire ma destinée Je vais prendre soin de la terre Cherishing the legacy Caring for this gift to me I have come to inherit the earth Je suis un enfant de l’univers Et je vois claire ma destinée Je vais prendre soin de la terre For this time bestowed on me With your wisdom guiding me I have come to inherit the earth [Tout le monde] I walk in beauty I walk in harmony My spirit journey Nothing but love I see (repeat 2x) Je… suis un enfant de l’univers Et je vois claire ma destinée Je vais prendre soin de la terre

Themes:

This song is a celebration of the beauty of the earth and its abundance and how we are

all part of the cycle of life on this planet and the universe. It is about sharing the

responsibility for providing our children with a better future and doing our part to leave

a legacy of love and enlightenment.

Caring for the environment and nurturing peace


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