St. Sylvester School's Music News

Monday, November 19, 2012

2nd Graders Have Big Singing Voices!

St. Sylvester's second graders sound wonderful as they practice for our upcoming Christmas concert. Here are some lyrics and links to use outside of school:

What Child is This?

http://youtu.be/MC9cbEHjvPs

Verse 1

What Child is this who, laid to rest 

On Mary's lap is sleeping? 

Whom Angels greet with anthems sweet, 

While shepherds watch are keeping?

This, this is Christ the King, 

Whom shepherds guard and Angels sing; 

Haste, haste, to bring Him laud, 

The Babe, the Son of Mary.

Verse 2

So bring Him incense, gold and myrrh, 

Come peasant, king to own Him; 

The King of kings salvation brings, 

Let loving hearts enthrone Him.

This, this is Christ the King, 

Whom shepherds guard and Angels sing; 

Haste, haste, to bring Him laud, 

The Babe, the Son of Mary

This, this is Christ the King, 

Whom shepherds guard and Angels sing; 

Haste, haste, to bring Him laud, 

The Babe, the Son of Mary

I SAW THREE SHIPS

(http://youtu.be/CeUBgb5xaPQ )

GROUP 1

1. I saw three ships come sailing in,  On Christmas day, on Christmas day, I saw three ships come sailing in,  On Christmas day in the morning.

GROUP 2

2. And what was in those ships all three?  On Christmas day, on Christmas day, And what was in those ships all three?  On Christmas day in the morning.

ALL

3. Our Saviour Christ and his lady  On Christmas day, on Christmas day, Our Saviour Christ and his lady,  On Christmas day in the morning.

GROUP 1 (with 5^th on recorders)

4. Pray whither sailed those ships all three?  On Christmas day, on Christmas day, Pray whither sailed those ships all three?  On Christmas day in the morning.

GROUP 2 (with 5^th on recorders)

5. Oh, they sailed into Bethlehem,  On Christmas day, on Christmas day, Oh, they sailed into Bethlehem,  On Christmas day in the morning.

ALL (with 5^th on recorders)

6. And all the bells on earth shall ring,  On Christmas day, on Christmas day, And all the bells on earth shall ring,  On Christmas day in the morning.

ALL

7. And all the Angels in Heaven shall sing,  On Christmas day, on Christmas day, And all the Angels in Heaven shall sing,  On Christmas day in the morning.

ALL with tap 8. And all the souls on earth shall sing,  On Christmas day, on Christmas day, And all the souls on earth shall sing,  On Christmas day in the morning.

ALL (with 5^th on recorders)

9. Then let us all rejoice,again,  On Christmas day, on Christmas day, Then let us all rejoice, again,  On Christmas day in the morning.

1st Graders are Decking the Halls!

If your first graders are singing Christmas music around the house, feel free to join in! Here are some lyrics and YouTube links to help:

DO YOU HEAR WHAT I HEAR?

(http://youtu.be/-pGld28bJMw)

Verse 1

Solo: Said the night wind to the little lamb

Do you see what I see?

1&1A: Do you see what I see?

Solo: Way up in the sky little lamb

Do you see what I see?

1&1A: Do you see what I see?

All: A star, a star

Dancing in the night

With a tail as big as a kite

Verse 2

Solo: Said the little lamb to the shepherd boy

Do you hear what I hear?

1&1A: Do you hear what I hear?

Solo: Ringing through the sky shepherd boy

Do you hear what I hear?

1&1A: Do hear what I hear?

All: A song, a song

High above the trees

With a voice as big as the sea

Verse 3

Solo: Said the shepherd boy to the mighty king

Do you know what I know?

1&1A: Do You Know What I Know?

Solo: In your palace wall mighty king

Do you know what I know?

1&1A: Do you know what I know?

ALL: A child, a child

Shivers in the cold

Let us bring him silver and gold

Verse 4

All Soloists: Said the king to the people everywhere

Listen to what I say

1&1A: Listen to what I say

All Soloists: Pray for peace people everywhere

Listen to what I say

1&1A: Listen to what I Say)

ALL: The child, the child

Sleeping in the night

He will bring us goodness and light

DECK THE HALLS

(http://youtu.be/ihwLr4iyRPE)

Verse 1

Deck the halls with boughs of holly

Fa la la la la, la la la la

‘Tis the season to be jolly

Fa la la la la, la la la la

Don we now our gay apparel

Fa la la, la la la, la la la

Troll the ancient Yule tide carol

Fa la la la la, la la la la

Verse 2

See the blazing Yule before us

Fa la la la la, la la la la

Strike the harp and join the chorus

Fa la la la la, la la la la

Follow me in merry measure

Fa la la, la la la, la la la

While I tell of Yule tide treasure

Fa la la la la, la la la la

Kindergarteners are Gearing up for Christmas!

In case your kindergarteners are itching to practice their concert music at home, here are some lyrics and links:

Silent Night
(http://youtu.be/J6P3fCDQVMI)
Verse 1

Silent night; Holy night

All is calm, all is bright

Round yon virgin mother and child

Holy infant so tender and mild

Sleep in heavenly peace!

Sleep in heavenly peace

Verse 2

Silent night; Holy night

Son of God, Love's pure light

Radiant beams from thy holy face

With the dawn of redeeming grace,

Jesus, Lord at thy birth

Repeat Verse 1

Silent night; Holy night

All is calm, all is bright

Round yon virgin mother and child

Holy infant so tender and mild

Sleep in heavenly peace!

Sleep in heavenly peace

Suzy Snowflake

(http://youtu.be/FEe6KOWdbUs)

Verse 1

Here comes Suzy Snowflake

Dressed in a snow white gown

Tap, tap, tappin' at your windowpane

To tell you she's in town

Verse 2

Here comes Suzy Snowflake

Soon you will hear her say

Come out everyone and play with me

I haven't long to stay

Bridge

If you wanna make a snowman

I'll help you make one, one, two, three

If you wanna take a sleigh ride- Wheeeeeeee!

The ride's on me

Verse 3

Here comes Suzy Snowflake

Look at her tumblin' down

Bringing joy to every girl and boy

Suzy's come to town

Pre-K Christmas Concert Preview at Home

Hello! Pre-K kids are getting in plenty of music practice at school, but just in case you want to get a preview of your child's Christmas concert songs at home:

Ms Barrett's and Ms. Marquez's classes will be singing O Christmas Tree:
(http://youtu.be/zQRTk1RvFH8)

Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree

How lovely are your branches