Jingle Bells

Jingle Bells was written between 1850 and 1857 by James Pierpont. It is not known for sure how the song or why the song was written but it is believed that it was written in the town of Medford, MA. During the winter there were sleigh races through the center of town. As the sleighs sped along their route, townspeople braved the cold and cheered on the drivers, sometimes singing carols and other songs.

A fun activity with your child is to play the bells and sing songs such as "Jingle Bells", "We Wish You A Merry Christmas", and "Sleigh Ride". This activity will help with rhythm and coordination. Keep your child safe. Make sure your child can not swallow the jingle bells or put them around their neck. You can buy a jingle bell instrument from a music store. Also, there are many websites that show you how to make a jingle bell instrument. There are also huge jingle bells that can not fit in a child's mouth that you might consider. These make a deep, rich sound.

Remember to have a safe and happy holiday!!!

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Have a Musical Day!!! *Smiles*

Catherine
"Music lessons should be about the student. Each student learns in different ways, and at different speeds. Music is a journey, and on that journey, we will work and learn together." - Catherine

Books with CDs include:
Impressions Volume One, Two, and Three
Marches The Frog Prince
CDs include:
Wedding Bells
Lullabies

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