They Came Singing: Songs from California's History - Softcover

Arlen, Karen; Batt, Margaret; Kester, Nancie; Benson, Mary Ann

Softcover

ISBN 10: 096483622X ISBN 13: 9780964836228

Publisher: Calicanto Associates, 1995

Synopsis

They Came Singing provides a musical history of California through 61 authentic songs of its people. Nine different periods, from Indian tribes and early explorers through the Spanish era and gold rush, are included in this song collection. Maps, historical notes, song melodies, verses and guitar chords provide a wonderful resource for teachers, historians, musicians and students. These songs are primary historical sources as well as being very enjoyable to sing.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

When students sing folksongs, they become the people they sing about. They not only learn about the runaway slave, the housewife on the frontier - they see, feel and experience being that person. Because the songs have been shaped, honed and polished over a period of time, every line paints a picture which illuminates the scene forever in the student's mind. Folksongs were our first basal readers. They are the voice of the people who built our country, passing on and sharing their thoughts, experiences, sorrows and joys. (Lawrence Seidman, Folksong in the Classroom)

About the Author:

The authors are partners in Calicanto Associates which publishes works that focus on the traditional music of early California. All four authors are music teachers and the songs in this collection have been tested and enjoyed by students and adults alike.

About this edition

• Publisher: Calicanto Associates
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 096483622X
• ISBN 13: 9780964836228
• Binding: Spiral-bound
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 110