MAY 11 

* Happy Birthday to Irving Berlin!  He was born May 11, 1888.  He is considered one of the greatest songwriters in American history.Here is a clip of one of his most famous songs “Blue Skies” sung by Willie Nelson and Kenny Rogers.https://safeYouTube.net/w/OCL7Here is more about Irving Berlin -https://kids.kiddle.co/Irving_Berlin

MAY 12

* Here is a trio of Mexican singers called “Las Tres Grandes” (The Three Greats) singing a song called “Cantares”(You Will Sing)https://safeYouTube.net/w/DLL7Could you understand any Spanish words they sang?  Why do you think their group is called “The Three Greats”?

MAY 13

* This group is called “The Percussion Show”.  Their performance definitely gets toes tapping and hands clapping.https://safeYouTube.net/w/iOL7How did they make use of the rests in their performance?  What elements of body percussion did you like the best? 

MAY 14* The flowers are blooming and the bees are buzzing.Check out the United States Army Field Band and this performance of “The Trombone Meets the Bumblebee”.https://safeYouTube.net/w/iQL7What changed during the performance?  How did the soloist respond?

MAY 15*The Sasa is a training dance from Samoa.  It is designed to help the dancer imitate everyday chores and job. https://safeYouTube.net/w/CUL7Can you join in their choreography?  What household job do you think this sasa was practicing