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Langstaff, John Meredith was born on December 24, 1920 in Brooklyn. Son of Bridgewater Meredith and Esther Knox (Boardman) Langstaff.
(Here are some easy rounds---all of them about animals or ...)
Here are some easy rounds---all of them about animals or birds, even one snake, for children to sing or play together on piano and/or recorders. Some are very old, some are more modern, and they come from different parts of the world, such as England, Czechoslovakia, Belgium and others.
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(Enjoy these classic children's stories! The Owl and the ...)
Enjoy these classic children's stories! The Owl and the Pussycat: The romantic tale about the voyage of a seemingly ill-matched pair and the happiness they find together. Antarctic Antics: Celebrate the slips and slides and swims and glides of delightful penguins in poetry and song. Each Peach Pear Plum: Familiar nursery characters are in hiding. There's Tom Thumb, Jack and Jill, and the Three Bears as well as Baby Bunting and a host of others. Over in the Meadow: John Langstaff's endearing version of an old counting song for children is filled with the beauty and wonder of meadow life.
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(Illustrated verses for this traditional English folk song...)
Illustrated verses for this traditional English folk song present different animals tending to their crops and harvesting them for a Christmas feast.
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( The old animal counting song. “Numbers for knee highs c...)
The old animal counting song. “Numbers for knee highs couldn’t be more fun. . . . Also has music for the song at the end. . . . Feodor Rojankovsky’s charming illustrations are in full color and black and white.”--Kirkus Reviews This title has been selected as a Common Core Text Exemplar (Grades K-1, Read-Aloud Poetry).
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This Revels book is filled with musical examples, dance instructions and background on season rituals. Designed to help teachers and communities put together multicultural holiday celebrations. pageants, festivals and other special events
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(The songs in this book were selected for their suitabilit...)
The songs in this book were selected for their suitability for group singing. The songs represent every type of traditional music from sea chanteys & other works songs to lullabies & laments Infectious tunes, swinging rhythms, & catchy refrains characterize the folk songs in this book The guitar chords are by Happy Traum and there are optional percussion accompaniments for children. Titles: Folk songs *Good-bye, old paint *Johnny, get your hair cut *The keel row *Hop up, my ladies *This little light O mine *Shanghai chicken *Oh dear! What can the matter be *Who built the ark *All the ducks *If all the world were paper *The muffin man *Brother rabbit *To people who have gardens *God, our loving father *Cocky robin *Bobby Shaftoe *Ally Bally *The little black bull (Hoosen Johnny) *Lazy John *Polly, put the kettle on *I had a little nut tree *Billy boy *By'n bye *The jackfish *The riddle song (I gave my love a cherry) *Young lambs to sell *The tottenham toad *Cock a doodle doo *The mockingbird *Daddy shot a bear *The Allee-Allee O *The little pig *Phoebe in her petticoat *Lavender's blue *Mary wore a red dress *Go & tell Aunt Nancy *Will you wear red *Frog went a courtin *Willie Foster Singing games Singing games *There stands a lady on a mountain *Old bald eagle *Sally go round the moon *When I was a young girl (or boy) *Sandy Land *Oats & beans *Draw a bucket of water *Our gallant ship *Green gravel *Jolly is the Miller boy *Here come two dukes a riding *Old Roger *Here comes Sally *The Roman soldiers *The noble duke of York *Two in a boat *Bow down, O Belinda *Floating down the river *Captain Jinks *Going to Boston Action songs *Here we come on our ponies *The big procession *This old man *Hot cross buns *Pick a bale of cotton *See how I'm jumping *Jim along, Josie *Polly Perkin *Hush a bye, baby *Creep, mouse, creep *John Brown had a little Indian & more
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(Presents an illustrated collection of sixteen songs from ...)
Presents an illustrated collection of sixteen songs from eight of Gilbert and Sullivan's popular operettas--H.M.S. Pinafore, The Mikado, The Pirates of Penzance, The Yeoman of the Guard, and others.
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(This Revels book is filled with musical examples, dance i...)
This Revels book is filled with musical examples, dance instructions and background on season rituals. Designed to help teachers and communities put together multicultural holiday celebrations. pageants, festivals and other special events
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Oh, a-hunting we will go, A-hunting we will go; We'll catch a fox and put him in a box, And then we'll let him go! So begins this rollicking folk song that has delighted generations of children and inspired them to make up their own verses. John Langstaff has selected some of the most popular stanzas, both old and new, that are sure to bring out smiles and giggles. Nancy Winslow Parker's pictures join in the fun as a band of intrepid children hunt for the fox, a skunk, and even a brontosaurus with wildly silly results. Piano and guitar accompaniment are provided so grown-ups can sing along, too. The playful mood of the words, music, and pictures is infectious -- you may even decide to add new verses of your own!
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(Another award winning book by John Langstaff founder of R...)
Another award winning book by John Langstaff founder of REVELS. 87 songs form an extraordinary body of beatiful tunes-catchy and fun-filled with charming illustrations by world reknown illustator Jan Pienkowski. many of the songs can be easily dramatized or staged for children -guitar chords have been arranged with novice in mind -many can be played by beginner guitar student
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Langstaff, John Meredith was born on December 24, 1920 in Brooklyn. Son of Bridgewater Meredith and Esther Knox (Boardman) Langstaff.
Student, Curtis Institute Music. Student, Juilliard School Music. Student, Columbia University.
Founder, director emeritus Revels, Inc., Watertown, Massachusetts. Member faculty Simmons College, Boston, 1970—1986, Wheelock College, Boston, 1974—1979, Massachusetts College Art, 1977, Boston College, 1979, University Connecticut, 1977—1979, Lesley College, 1978—1999. Artistic director Young Audiences Massachusetts, 1972—1981, advisory board member, 1981—2005.
Lecturer in field; 1st lieutenant infantry Army of the United States, World War II.
(Oh, a-hunting we will go, A-hunting we will go; We'll c...)
(Enjoy these classic children's stories! The Owl and the ...)
(Illustrated verses for this traditional English folk song...)
(Here are some easy rounds---all of them about animals or ...)
(A collection of old English street cries used by strawber...)
(Presents an illustrated collection of sixteen songs from ...)
(This Revels book is filled with musical examples, dance i...)
(This Revels book is filled with musical examples, dance i...)
(A ballad recounting the cabin boy's bravery in saving his...)
(The songs in this book were selected for their suitabilit...)
(Another award winning book by John Langstaff founder of R...)
(This is a Christmas song book.)
( The old animal counting song. “Numbers for knee highs c...)
(Vintage children's book.)
(Book by Langstaff, John)
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First lieutenant, infantry Army of the United States, World War World War II. Member Actors Equity, Country Dance and Song Society American, International Folk Music Council, English Folk Song Society (founder and director Christmas Revels 1956, 57, 66, 70-, Spring Revels since 1972, Sea Revels since 1983).
Married Diane Guggenheim. 1 child, Carol; married Nancy Graydon Woodbridge, April 3, 1948. Children— John Elliot, Peter Gerry, Deborah Graydon.