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    Katherine Khandjian - Music Specialist MD, USA

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Singing is not only fun - it's good for you too! …more
The aliens have landed! Find out what happens next. …more
Explore the mystery of this amazing lake. How do thousands upon thousands of birds know when this dry salt pan fills with floodwater?
Simple Things is offered for free as a song of hope and encouragement.
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Earth Day/World Environment Day
• I Am The Earth
Harmony Day
• Everyone Belongs
Christmas
• Christmas All Over The World
Family celebrations
• This Time Of Year
Anzac Day, Remembrance Day, Veteran’s Day
• In The Silence
Graduation
• Gonna Shine Our Light
Seasons and planets (2 rounds)
• Round and Round
Peace Day
• Peace By Piece
Universal Children’s Day
• To Be Free
Book Week
• Feed Your Imagination
 
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    • Breathe In, Sing Out - new for 2024
      Singing in a choir is not only fun - it's good for you too! more...
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    • I Am an Earthling - new for 2024
      The aliens have landed! What might happen next? Why don't we tell them about our amazing planet - the place we call home. more...
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    • I Am The Earth
      A dialogue between the earth and the world's children. A good introduction to 2-part singing and environmental awareness. more...
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    • Giant Of The Forest
      In the Huon Valley in Tasmania stands the world's largest flowering plant and 2nd tallest tree - the mighty Centurion Tree. more...
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    • Peace By Piece
      An uplifting song inspired by the words of Mahatma Gandhi. "There is no path to peace. Peace is the path." more...
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      An uplifting song inspired by the words of Mahatma Gandhi - There is no path to peace. Peace is the path. more…
    • The Earth Turns
      Every day is a new opportunity to care for the earth and its creatures. more...
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    • What Is Real?
      Adapted from the book The Velveteen Rabbit. more...
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    • The Silent Call of Kati Thanda
      Explore the mystery of lake Kati Thanda in South Australia. How do thousands of birds know when this dry salt pan fills with floodwater? more...
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    • Deeper Down
      With lyrics by 'Banjo' Patterson, this bluesy song tells the dramatic story of a squatter in the late 1800s drilling for life-saving water in the Australian outback. more...
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    • We Are Home Here
      Wherever we live..."many pathways led us to this place…many cultures, one future to embrace". more...
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    • A Book Will Take You There
      Books can transport us to all kinds of worlds…both real and imagined. This song captures that magic. For Book Week. more...
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    • Sing For You
      Captures the excitement and pleasure of performing for an audience. more...
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    • Perfect Wave
      Imagine long summer days at the beach, the feeling of freedom and excitement as you catch that perfect wave. A pulsing 'techno' song with a classic surf-tune chorus. Great for a concert performance. more...
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    • Space Race
      An exciting song cycle of 4 songs highlighting the big moments in the race to the moon during the 1960s. more...
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    • The Dance
      A dynamic song describing 'the dance' between a wind turbine, and its partner - the wind. An ode to sustainability. Great for a concert performance. more...
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    • Flying Free
      Being able to be your true self and living in the moment - that's when you're flying free. more...
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    • The Refugee Carol
      The personal story of a refugee family spending Christmas night in a barn with the farm animals. Highlights the plight of those fleeing danger, and the kindness of strangers. more...
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    • Christmas All Over The World
      A wish for peace and joy wherever you are at Christmas. A lively song, ready for students to join in with optional percussion and ukulele. more...
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    • Body Language
      This action song shows how we use our bodies to communicate with each other. Includes optional ukulele and tuned percussion. more...
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    • There Is A Child
      A gentle yet stirring Christmas song that ties the plight of a refugee mother and her child to the Christmas story. more...
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    • The River
      “All I need is a helping hand and a chance to learn.” For the Children of the Ganges School, India and children everywhere. more...
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    • Extraordinary Things
      Explores ideas of what makes a hero. Often they are just "ordinary people doing extraordinary things". more...
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    • Feed Your Imagination
      A fun, slightly quirky song about how stories feed our imaginations until they grow and grow and… A song about books, reading and writers. more...For Book Week.
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    • Respect
      Respect and tolerance build a bridge between us no matter how different we are. A modern hip-hop/ soul song with rap. more...
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    • Community
      ‘U and ‘I’ are in community. A 3-part round - great for the whole school to sing - or in class each morning. more...
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    • On Our Way
      The future starts right now! Celebrate change and new beginnings like graduation and end-of-year. more...
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    • Everyone Belongs
      An uplifting song celebrating our differences. In a hip hop style with a rap section and a catchy chorus with handclaps. more...
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    • Wartime Medley
      Keep The Home Fires Burning and Pack Up Your Troubles In Your Old Kit Bag are combined to tell the moving story of loved ones being separated by war. more...
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    • In The Silence
      A reflection on war and its lasting effects. For Anzac Day, Veteran's Day and Remembrance Day. more...
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    • Curiosity
      Why? When? Where? Which? Who? What? We learn about our world by asking questions, looking and listening. A fun song for ages 5-10. more...
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    • Feelings
      Explore feelings and emotions. Like clouds, feelings come and go, some just bring the rain, others help make rainbows. more...
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    • Every Voice That Sings
      A joyful 2-part echo song for Christmas. more...
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    • To Be Free
      A song to recognise and celebrate the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. more...
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    • Give A Little Sunshine
      Whether you celebrate the Festive Season in winter or summer - it’s always a good time to ‘brighten someone’s day.’ An easy, fun song. more...
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    • The Seed
      What you plant is what you grow. So…sow the seed of kindness and friendship. more...
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    • Party Of Life
      There’s a party - and all living things are invited! From the ants to the elephants, the plants to the pelicans…come and celebrate LIFE. Humans welcome too! more...
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    • A Musical Journey
      Discover music from around the world. Imitate an Australian didgeridoo, Indian tabla, Brazilian cuica, Irish tin whistle and more - also African body percussion and chanting. Children can accompany the voices with various percussion instruments. more...
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    • All I Need To Know (Be Kind)
      How to live a good life? The answer lies in these two small words. Be kind. more...
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    • Dance Crazy
      5 songs that tell the story of popular dance & music styles from The Charleston to breakdance - from jazz to hip hop. more...
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    • Talk It Out
      A song of encouragement to share our problems and worries and help 'lift that weight'. more...
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    • Welcome Song
      Welcome new students, friends, family and others to your school with this fun song. An ideal concert or assembly opener. more...
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    • Gonna Shine Our Light
      Celebrate school graduation in song! A rousing, yet reflective song for junior and senior graduations. more...
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    • Ride Of Our Lives
      Seven billion passengers ride through space on our awesome planet! Looking up at the wonders of the sky. more...
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    • Circles
      The circle is a place where everyone belongs and is accepted. A fun song with a powerful message. more...
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    • Round and Round
      TWO 3-part rounds about things that go round - seasons and planets. A great way to remember the names of the planets, the order of the seasons and learn round singing. more...
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    • Creatures of the Night
      Two fun songs for younger children about animals. 'Night Song' and 'Where Is Home?' Learn about nocturnal animals and the importance of a safe habitat. more...
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    • Rainbows and Canyons
      The Water Song - the amazing power, beauty and importance of water. Learn to say 'water' in 13 languages! more...
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    • Harmony
      A song that asks us to put ourselves in the shoes of others. What would it feel like? more...
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    • Towards The Rising Sun
      The story of a young refugee and her family's search for a better life. more...
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    • Tell Me Your Story
      Strangers become friends by sharing their stories. Encourages acceptance and understanding of others. more...
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    • The Polliwog
      There's a strange creature down at the waterhole. What is a polliwog? And why does it keep changing? A fun song for the younger children. more...
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    • Language is the Key
      Celebrates the importance of language in maintaining culture and identity. more...
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    • What I'm Feeling
      Encourages children to think about their feelings. more...
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    • A Boy Called Wolfie
      A contemporary mini-opera about the young Mozart. Told by his father Leopold and sister, Nannerl. more...
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    • The Apostrophe Song
      Yes, learning about apostrophes can be fun. Includes worksheets and an apostrophe usage guide. more...
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    • This Time of Year
      An all-inclusive celebration of family, friends and the festivities. Use at Christmas, Hanukkah, Diwali, Eid al-Fitr, New Year etc. more...
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    • Christmas Is Coming
      Feel the excitement as Christmas approaches. The lights, the carols, the smell of baking and people saying ‘Merry Christmas’. more...
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    • Christmas Wish
      A Christmas song for all ages - in 2 parts or unison. A wish for all children to live with joy and light. more...
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    • The Gift
      The birth of a child - a sign of hope. A Christmas song for all ages. more...
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    • Little Baby
      A bright Christmas song for younger children. How did that little baby make that star shine so brightly? more...
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    • The Green Hills of Albany
      A tribute to the Anzacs who sailed from Australia in 1914 to their unknown fate in Gallipoli. more...
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    • A Mighty Long Way
      Western Australia may be a long way from anywhere else - but it’s well worth the trip! A fun look at WA and all its wonders. more...
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    • All Swans Are White
      The voyage of Dutch explorer Vlamingh to Australia in 1696 and the discovery of the 'impossible bird', the black swan. more...
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    • Life Without Sport
      A pizza with no cheese!? That's what life would be like without sport. A fun, rockin' song about just how great sport is to play. more...
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    • Have A Go
      A fun story about friends who love sport and just 'having a go'. more...
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    • Lifeline
      A tribute to the 'genius' engineer C.Y. O'Connor who helped opened up the goldfields of Western Australia in 1896. more...
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    ALL SONGS    Category    Category    Category    
    environment, STEM, children, Earth Day
    A dialogue between the Earth and the world's children. A good introduction to 2-part singing and environmental awareness. more…

    1 million views on YouTube

    environment, science, STEM, community, Earth Day
    As each new day dawns we have a chance to care for the earth, knowing that 'from today, tomorrow will grow.' more…
    space, science, STEM, history
    An exciting song cycle of 4 songs highlighting the big moments in the race to the moon during the 1960s. more…
    peace, Gandhi, human rights, community, respect, harmony day,
    An uplifting song inspired by the words of Mahatma Gandhi - There is no path to peace. Peace is the path. more…
    environment, science, Australia, STEM
    In the Huon Valley in Tasmania stands the world's largest flowering plant and 2nd tallest tree - the mighty Centurion Tree. more…
    human rights, community, respect, Harmony Day, culture, Reconciliation Week, rap
    Many pathways led us to this place…many cultures, one future to embrace. more…
    books, authors, education, Book Week
    Books can transport us to all kinds of worlds…both real and imagined. This song captures that magic. For Book Week. more…
    surfing, sport, summer, fun, environment
    Imagine long summer days at the beach, the feeling of freedom and excitement as you catch that perfect wave. A pulsing 'techno' song with a classic surf-tune chorus. Great for a concert performance. more…
    environment,
    A dynamic song describing 'the dance' between a wind turbine, and its partner - the wind. An ode to sustainability. Great for a concert performance. more…
    christmas, animals, refugees
    The personal story of refugee family spending Christmas night in a barn with the farm animals. Highlights the plight of those fleeing danger, and the kindness of strangers. more…
    Christmas, culture, animals, ukulele, percussion
    A wish for peace and joy wherever you are at Christmas. A 'world music' song ready for students to join in with optional percussion and ukulele. more…
    action songs, language, fun, ukulele
    This action song shows how we use our bodies to communicate with each other. Includes optional ukulele and tuned percussion. more…
    Christmas, refugees, family
    A gentle yet stirring Christmas song that ties the plight of a refugee mother and her child to the Christmas story. more…
    school, graduation, children, human rights, heroes, education
    “All I need is a helping hand and a chance to learn.” For the Children of the Ganges School, India and children everywhere. more…
    books, authors, education, Book Week
    A fun, slightly quirky song about how stories feed our imaginations until they grow and grow and… A song about books, reading and writers. For Book Week. more…
    friends, cultural diversity, harmony day, community, respect, rap, reconciliation week, anti-bullying
    Respect and tolerance build a bridge between us no matter how different we are. A modern hip-hop/ soul song with rap. more…
    community, school, friends, peace, rounds, Reconciliation Week
    ‘U and ‘I’ are in community. A 3-part round - great for the whole school to sing - or in class each morning. more…
    graduation, friends, feelings, school
    The future starts right now! Celebrate change and new beginnings like graduation and end-of-year. more…
    friends, cultural diversity, Harmony Day, peace, culture, community, respect, rap, Reconciliation Week
    An uplifting song celebrating our differences. In a hip hop style with a rap section and a catchy chorus with handclaps. more...
    Anzac Day, Remembrance Day, Veterans Day, history
    Keep The Home Fires Burning and Pack Up Your Troubles In Your Old Kit Bag are combined to tell the moving story of loved ones being separated by war. more…
    Australia, Anzac Day, Veterans Day, Remembrance Day, history
    A reflection on war and its lasting effects. For Anzac Day, Veteran's Day and Remembrance Day more…
    environment, animals, science, STEM
    Curiosity new!
    Why? When? Where? Which? Who? What? We learn about our world by asking questions, looking and listening. A fun song for ages 5-10. more…
    feelings, friends
    Explore feelings and emotions. Like clouds, feelings come and go, some just bring the rain, others help make rainbows. more…
    Christmas, peace
    A joyful 2-part song for Christmas. For ages 7 to adult. more…
    peace, children, human rights, respect
    A song to recognise and celebrate the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. more…
    Christmas, fun,
    Whether you celebrate the Festive Season in winter or summer - it’s always a good time to ‘brighten someone’s day.’ An easy, fun song in unison or 2 parts. more…
    friends, anti-bullying, feelings, peace, respect
    What you plant is what you grow. So…sow the seed of kindness and friendship. more...
    animals, environment, fun
    There’s a party - and all living things are invited! From the ants to the elephants, the plants to the pelicans…come and celebrate LIFE. Humans welcome too! more…
    music history, culture, cultural diversity, language, instruments, percussion
    Discover music from around the world. Imitate an Australian didgeridoo, Indian tabla, Brazilian cuica, Irish tin whistle and more - also African body percussion and chanting. Children can accompany the voices with various percussion instruments. more…
    friends, feelings, Harmony Day, peace, anti-bullying, kindness
    How to live a good life? The answer lies in these two small words. Be kind. more…
    music history, dance, culture, rap, history
    Dance Crazy! (5 songs & a rap)
    Tells the story of popular dance & music styles from The Charleston to breakdance - from jazz to hip hop. more…
    friends, feelings, anti-bullying
    Share your problems and worries and together we can 'lift that weight'. more...
    friends, feelings, peace, school
    Welcome new students, friends, family and others to your school with this fun song. An ideal concert or assembly opener. more...
    friends, graduation, school
    Celebrate school graduation in song! A rousing, yet reflective song for junior and senior graduations. .…more
    space, environment, STEM
    Seven billion passengers ride through space on our awesome planet! Looking up at the wonders of the sky. For 2-parts. ...more
    anti-bullying, friendship, cultural diversity, peace, Harmony Day
    The circle is a place where everyone belongs and is accepted. A fun song with a powerful message. ...more
    environment, rounds, space, environment, seasons, STEM
    TWO 3-part rounds about things that go round - seasons and planets.
    A great way to remember the names of the planets, the order of the seasons and learn round singing. …more
    animals, environment, STEM
    Two fun songs for younger children about animals. 'Night Song' and 'Where Is Home?' Learn about nocturnal animals and the importance of a safe habitat. ...more
    water, language, environment
    The Water Song - the amazing power, beauty and importance of water. Learn to say 'water' in 13 languages! …more
    cultural diversity, feelings, Harmony Day
    A song that asks us to put ourselves in the shoes of others. What would it feel like? …more
    Harmony Day, cultural diversity, culture, refugees, family
    The story of a young refugee and her family's search for a better life.
    Use to celebrate Harmony Day and Cultural Diversity Day. …more
    Harmony Day, friendship, Reconciliation Week
    Strangers become friends by sharing their stories. Encourages acceptance and understanding of others. Ideal for Harmony Day. …more
    fun, environment,
    There's a strange creature down at the waterhole. What is a polliwog? And why does it keep changing?
    A fun song for the younger children. …more
    culture, language, Harmony Day, education, Reconciliation Week
    Celebrates the importance of language in maintaining culture and identity. …more
    feelings,
    2 versions included: simple 2-part and unison
    Helps children think about their feelings. Try writing your own verses! …more
    music history, Mozart, history
    A contemporary mini-opera about the young Mozart. Told by his father Leopold and sister, Nannerl. …more
    language,
    By COOL RULES…for schools
    Yes, learning about apostrophes can be fun. Includes worksheets and an apostrophe usage guide. …more
    Christmas, peace, culture, cultural diversity, family, friendship
    An all-inclusive celebration of family, friends and the festivities. Use at Christmas, Hanukkah, Diwali, Eid al-Fitr, New Year etc. more…
    Christmas, fun,
    Feel the excitement as Christmas approaches. The lights, the carols, the smell of baking and people saying ‘Merry Christmas’. more…
    Christmas, peace,
    A Christmas song for all ages - in 2 parts or unison. A wish for all children to live with joy and light. …more
    Christmas, peace,
    The birth of a child - a sign of hope. A Christmas song for all ages. …more
    Christmas,
    A bright Christmas song for younger children. How did that little baby make that star shine so brightly? …more
    Australia, Anzac Day, history
    A tribute to the Anzacs who sailed from Australia in 1914 to their unknown fate in Gallipoli. …more
    Australian focus
    Australia,
    Western Australia may be a long way from anywhere else - but it’s well worth the trip! A fun look at WA and all its wonders. …more
    Australian focus
    Australia, history
    The voyage of Dutch explorer Vlamingh to Australia in 1696 and the discovery of the 'impossible bird', the black swan. …more
    Australian focus
    sport, Australia, fun
    A pizza with no cheese!? That's what life would be like without sport. A fun, rockin' song about just how great sport is to play. …more
    Australian focus
    sport, Australia, fun
    A fun story about friends who love sport and just 'having a go'. …more
    Australian focus
    Australia,
    A tribute to the 'genius' engineer C.Y. O'Connor who helped opened up the goldfields of Western Australia in 1896. …more
    Australian focus
    SongLibrary is a collection of modern, age-appropriate songs for children to sing.
    I aim to provide well-crafted, educational, fun songs with great resources for teachers to download instantly.
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    Glyn Lehmann
    composer/songwriter

    Subscribe to my newsletter for the latest SongLibrary updates and receive 20% off your first purchase.
    We will never share your information.

    NEW
    Earth Day Song

    Together we walk
    Together we know
    That from today
    Tomorrow will grow

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    Giant of the Forest
    the world's largest flowering plant and 2nd tallest tree

    A tribute to Tasmania's 'Centurion Tree' - world's largest flowering plant and second tallest tree.
     
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    add on…
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    SAVE!
    Get 10 of our most popular songs at a SPECIAL PRICE.

    Earth Day/World Environment Day
    •     I Am The Earth
    Harmony Day
    • Everyone Belongs
    Christmas
    •     Christmas All Over The World
    Family celebrations
    •     This Time Of Year
    Anzac Day, Remembrance Day, Veteran’s Day
    • In The Silence
    Graduation
    • Gonna Shine Our Light
    Seasons and planets (2 rounds)
    • Round and Round
    Peace Day
    • Peace By Piece
    Universal Children’s Day
    • To Be Free
    Book Week
    • Feed Your Imagination
    Simple Things is offered as a song of hope and encouragement in this time of the COVID-19 pandemic.
    Song Pack includes:
    • vocal recording
    • backing track
    • piano/vocal score
    • lead sheet
    • lyrics & notes

    Teachers say…

    Keep up the good work. You're making my job a lot easier!
    Your compositions are age-appropriate, inspiring, singable, and loved by my students.
    Katherine Khandjian, Music specialist MD, USA
    A Musical Journey, Tell Me Your Story
    The children love the combination of your rap song style. Thank you from a grateful music teacher.
    Lynne Stewart, Toronto, Canada
    Everyone Belongs
    My choir just love this song and so do I! I can hardly stop from shedding a tear at my enthusiastic singers.
    Jan, New Zealand
    I Am The Earth
    This song is a real audience pleaser. A fabulous way to develop part singing. What an outstanding song.
    Carolyn Hernandez, Overton Community College, Australia.
    Ride Of Our Lives
    …we sang your fantastic song and we won! The adjudicator thought it was a super choice for the class.
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    Feed Your Imagination
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