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Move It! Stars and Stripes Forever by John Philip Sousa

Stars and Stripes Forever by John Philip SousaChoreographed by Peggy Lyman-Hayes and John FeierabendIntroduce your students to the lively spirit of John Philip Sousa's “Stars and Stripes Forever” with this exciting new Move It! This activity practices expressive...

Move It! Appalachian Spring Mvt. 7 Simple Gifts – Preparing the land – Copland

Appalachian Spring Mvt. 7 “Simple Gifts” (Preparing the land) Aaron CoplandChoreographed by Peggy Lyman-Hayes and John FeierabendBring Aaron Copland's Appalachian Spring to your First Steps in Music classroom. This activity focuses on expressive movement,...

Move It! 12 German Dances No. 10 in D Major (Waltz) Ludwig van Beethoven

12 German Dances WoO8These pieces, composed in 1795, were first written for orchestra (WoO 8) and then transcribed for piano (in catalogs as Hess 100). Even if they do not show Beethoven's most creative side, some features of these pieces foreshadow resources and...

History of Songtale Book with John Feierabend

Explore the wonderful world of SongTales through an exclusive interview with John Feierabend. Learn about the heartwarming story behind the creation of these beloved books, which are rooted in the rich tradition of storytelling and music education. In the First Steps...

Interview with “There Was an Old Woman…” Illustrator, Isaiah Timmons and John Feierbend

Dive into the magic behind the whimsical illustrations of "There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly" with our exclusive video interview featuring the talented illustrator Isaiah Timmons! Fresh from college, Isaiah's creativity knows no bounds as he brings this...

Vocal Exploration Favorites with Connie Greenwood

Vocal exploration is essential to develop the speaking and singing voice. It can be defined as vocalizing pitch ranges to coordinate lips, teeth, tongue, and breathing. Music teachers use vocal exploration to promote pitch awareness and healthy singing voices. Many...

CS Step 5: CREATE Top Three Tips for Success with Betsy Greene

Are you ready to take your Conversational Solfege (CS) skills to the next level? Perhaps you've mastered the basics but find yourself stumbling when it comes to guiding your students through Step 5 - Create. Fear not! FAME Teacher Trainer Betsy Greene is here to lend...

Move It! Flower Duet from the opera Lakmé by Leo Delibes

Place: India Time: Late nineteenth century, during the British Raj. Act 1 The Hindu faithful go to perform their rites in a sacred Brahmin temple under the high priest, Nilakantha. Nilakantha's daughter Lakmé, and her servant Mallika, are left behind and go down to...

Using Books to Sing, Dance, Listen & Play In a Tuneful, Beatful & Artful Way! by Stephanie Schall-Brazee

Who doesn’t love a good book? Books are like old friends; we never get tired of them! Here are some wonderful books that can be used to support the eight parts of the First Steps in Music curriculum. Have fun sharing books with your students as they become...

A Chanukah Fingerplay to Maoz Tzur, by John Crever

The traditional Chanukah song Maoz Tzur ( Rock of Ages) with its hymn-like structure has regularly been, from my experience over the years of leading traditional Jewish songs, the most un-requested Chanukah song I've ever encountered.  Being the oldest verse...

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Dr. John Feierabend is considered one of the leading authorities on music and movement development in childhood.  He is the inspiration for the founding of FAME!

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