musicmaterials

JOSÉ LUIS OROZCO

http://www.joseluisorozco.com

outstanding source of traditional and new Mexican songs appealing to children

songs are muy pegajosas (very catchy) and easy to learn

clear singing voice

songbooks with lyrics and music available to accompany each CD or tape

LARK IN THE MORNING

http://larkinthemorning.com/default.asp

incredible selection of world music instruments from all world cultures

mail order catalogue is an inspirational treasure!

MUSIC FOR LITTLE PEOPLE

http://www.musicforlittlepeople.com/

large selection of child-sized musical instruments

several marimbas

SUNI PAZ

www.sunipaz.com

clear, pleasant voice that is full of much feeling and joy for singing and the world of children

Argentine teacher, singer, composer of children's music in English and Spanish

rich content

novel musical approach to mathematics

ANDEAN NATION

http://www.andeannation.com/index.html

retail site for authentic instruments from the Andes

excellent photo of each instrument

rich source of cultural information

COLECCIÓN: CANTOS PARA JUGAR

http://www.sosnowskibooks.com/books_in_categ.asp?categ=59&language=S

Francisco Aquino

total physical response using songs and music to learn meaning of lyrics

fine narration and introductions by Señor Aquino

first volume is for mostly lower primary

second volume is for fourth grade and up

NOTE: books seem to be out of print on 8/29/08; check via Google search for new and used copies

SINGALONGS AND BOOKS WITH CASSETTES IN SPANISH

http://www.csusm.edu/csb/espanol/listados/sing.htm

professional listing, indexed by author

ONE WORLD PROJECTS

http://www.oneworldprojects.com/products/mus_pot.shtml

hand-crafted musical instruments and animals from Nicaragua

MUD PIE PRODUCTIONS

http://www.mudpiemusic.com/

unique selection of musical instruments appealing to young children

excellent, personal customer service

CREATIVE DIVERSITY

http://www.creativediversity.com

world music and musical instruments, complete with descriptions and countries of origin

art, artifacts, and books

MÚSICA AMIGA

http://www.delsolbooks.com/musicaamiga.htm

discover power of music and poetry to build literacy

infuse culture into curriculum

beautifully illustrated books with poems by Alma Flor Ada, F.Isabel Campoy and others

10 lively tapes with music by Suni Paz

PUTUMAYO KIDS

http://www.putumayo.com/en/putumayo_kids_cd.htm

"Latin Playground" and "French Playground" feature large collection of songs

extensive selection of authentic child-appealing music from all continents

¡ VIVA LA MÚSICA !

http://www.cafepress.com/cp/store.aspx?s=vivalamusica

tote bags, mugs, mouse pad, and tee shirts with this phrase in Spanish

NELLIE EDGE

http://www.nellieedge.com/pdf/decolores.pdf

http://www.nellieedge.com/pdf/unelefante.pdf

http://www.nellieedge.com/pdf/yotengo.pdf

http://www.nellieedge.com/catalog/spanish/spanishbigbooks.asp

Spanish story booklets to print out for the following songs/poems:

De colores, Un elefante se balanceaba and Tengo un gato

big books with cassettes in last URL, including

Mi rancho, De colores, Las mañanitas, Un elefante se balanceaba, Los pollitos, and more!

VIBRANTE

http://www.vibrante.com/

music and visual aids for Spanish classes

SEE ALSO MY "MUSIC" AND "SING, SING, SING!" PAGES.